California has taken a hit due to the slip in international travelers who want to visit the states. But San Diego is bucking the trend.

While foreign air travel is dwindling throughout California, San Diego International Airport saw a 5.5% boost in global passengers over the past year, with the addition of more international flights.

In May the airport launched direct flights to Amsterdam through KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and in June it introduced Copa Airlines, with a flight to Panama that opens South America to West Coast travelers. Last year it bumped its nonstop flights to London from once to twice daily.

Plus, the strong dollar means that more San Diego travelers are flying to destinations such as Europe and Canada, offsetting losses from incoming international flights, said Hampto

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