Fly Local Pledge

Introducing the fly local pledge

Every flight starts with a decision.

Where you fly from doesn’t just impact your trip, it impacts our region.

The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is more than a place to catch a flight. It’s a gateway to opportunity, connecting our community to major destinations like Dallas, Houston, Monterrey, and Orlando, while sitting just 27 minutes from South Padre Island.

When local travelers choose BRO, it sends a clear message:

There is demand here. There is growth here. There is a future here.

WHAT IS THE FLY LOCAL PLEDGE?

The Fly Local Pledge is a commitment from businesses and organizations across the Rio Grande Valley to:
Prioritize flying out of BRO whenever it makes sense for their teams.

It’s simple.
It’s practical.
And it has a real impact.

WHY IT MATTERS

Airlines don’t just look at population. They look at behavior.

When travelers consistently drive to other airports, that demand disappears from the data.

When businesses choose BRO:

  • You help attract new routes and destinations
  • You strengthen the case for more frequent service
  • You support economic growth across the region
  • You make it easier for others to choose BRO next time

This is how air service grows. Not by chance, but by choice.

WHAT YOU'RE COMMITTING TO

We understand travel decisions involve time, cost, and convenience. That’s why the pledge is flexible.

You agree to prioritize flying from BRO when:

  • The schedule meets your needs
  • The total travel time is comparable
  • The fare is within a reasonable range of nearby airports

(You define what “reasonable” means for your organization.)

No rigid rules. Just a shared commitment to choose BRO when it works.

WHY FLY BRO?

Flying local isn’t just about impact, it’s about experience.

With BRO, you’re choosing:

  • The closest airport to downtown Brownsville and South Padre Island
  • Quick access to major hubs and international connections
  • Easy parking, shorter lines, less stress
  • Modern terminal and traveler amenities
  • Seamless connections to over 100+ destinations through airline partners

Less time getting there. More time where you’re going.

FOR BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

Your participation does more than support the airport. It signals leadership.

Participating organizations will be recognized as part of this collective effort, with the opportunity to feature your logo on a dedicated Fly Local display within the BRO terminal. This installation will highlight the businesses helping drive regional growth and offer visible recognition to travelers, partners, and the broader community.

Pledge partners may also receive:

  • Recognition on FlyBrownsville.com
  • Social media and PR features
  • Opportunities for co-branded promotion

By joining, your organization helps demonstrate the strength of our business community while gaining meaningful visibility as a partner in the region’s continued growth.

Most importantly, you become part of a collective effort shaping the future of travel in the Rio Grande Valley.

Make the Pledge

This is how we grow. Not waiting for opportunity. Creating it.

Take the Fly Local Pledge today and help build what’s next for Brownsville, South Padre Island, and the entire Rio Grande Valley.