WCPO-TV 9 / February 11, 2021CINCINNATI — Police and firefighters from CVG Airport and Cincinnati raced against time to make a life-saving delivery from the airport to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Wednesday evening.Their task: drive a much-needed organ donation from the airport to Children's during a snowstorm that snarled traffic on local interstates for hours.CVG firefighter and EMT Jason Baumann was cooking in the station kitchen when he got the text from his captain: An unexpected delivery was about to arrive.“He told me the situation, that a plane had to make a diverted landing to Cincinnati, and we had to get some doctors and a cooler with organs in it to Children’s Hospital for transplant surgery,” he said.By then, snow had already fallen quickly across the area, covering major roads and highways more quickly than snow removal crews could keep up, resulting in major traffic backups.“We left at 5:10, right at the height of rush hour, and with all that snow -- horrible conditions,” he said.Still, Baumann hopped in a CVG pickup truck with medical staff and the organ. He and other firefighters had to coordinate with dispatchers to plot the fastest way from the Hebron, Kentucky, airport to the Avondale hospital with highways gridlocked. Cincinnati officers said Burnet Avenue, Vine Street and Highland Avenue were clogged with traffic caught in snow and ice by rush hour.[FULL STORY AND VIDEO HERE](https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/first-responders-race-to-deliver-organ-donation-from-cvg-to-childrens-hospital-during-snowstorm)

Erlanger, Ky. (February 11, 2021) – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has earned recognition in Airport Council International (ACI) World’s Voice of the Customer program. This initiative recognizes airports that continued to prioritize their customers and remained committed to ensuring that their voice was heard during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Congratulations Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Voice of the Customer recognition celebrates the commitment of airports that continued listening to passengers and adapting processes and procedures to meet changing expectations of customer experience in response to COVID-19,” said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira. “As our industry works towards recovery, airports that listen to – and prioritize the needs and expectations of – customers will be better-placed to respond. ACI’s ASQ programme gives airports the tools, objective measurement and benchmarking, for airports to gather information on the needs and expectations of customers and help drive their performance in response.”“Taking care of our customers is more important than ever during these difficult times,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Our team has gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic to analyze customer feedback and consistently improve the passenger experience. Our team is appreciative of the recognition of these customer service efforts.”The award is the latest given to CVG during the pandemic. In September, ACI recognized CVG with its [Airport Health Accreditation](https://www.cvgairport.com/about/news/2020/09/16/cvg-airport-achieves-global-health-accreditation) for its efforts to keep travelers and airport staff safe during the pandemic; the first airport in the Midwest to achieve that recognition.  The airport continues to enhance its “[Fly Healthy](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy)” initiatives, which include cleaning and disinfection, social distancing reminders and more. To see a comprehensive list of how CVG has responded to COVID to prepare facilities for the health and safety of passengers and employees, [click here](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/airport-updates).About CVG AirportThe Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. As the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and home to the Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations. With an annual impact of $6.8 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in innovation. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy).

ERLANGER, Ky. (February 10, 2021) — The [Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy) (CVG) is partnering with Skyology Lab, a local leader in rapid result PCR/Antigen/Antibody testing to allow travelers and the general public to obtain COVID-19 test results in 35 minutes at the airport.The testing site is now open, located in CVG’s Terminal to the left side of the TSA security checkpoint, for travelers to and from the airport, airport employees and the general public to obtain a rapid Molecular/PCR, Antigen or Antibody COVID-19 test. There is a dedicated lane for individuals to enter, check in and be seen by a Skyology Lab health professional. Appointments are encouraged, but not required as walk-ins are welcome. To schedule, visit [CVGairport.com/COVID-testing](http://www.cvgairport.com/COVID-testing). Hours of operation are 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday-Monday and Thursday-Saturday. Tuesday and Wednesday hours are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.   Cost breakdown: $200 = Molecular/PCR Test $150 = Antigen Test $75 = Antibody Test “The health and safety of travelers and employees is our number one priority,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG Airport. “On-site rapid testing for COVID-19 is one way to boost confidence when traveling.” “Skyology Lab has been providing Rapid COVID-19 testing in the Tri-state area,” said John Keuffer, Skyology communications. “We are excited to expand this opportunity in partnership with CVG. Our combined goal is to help increase the safety for the community and travelers with convenient COVID- 19 testing solutions with fast results.” About Skyology LabSkyology is a Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati-based medical laboratory, specializing in rapid COVID-19 testing, antibody testing, and PCR testing.  It offers both individual testing and onsite testing for corporations. In 2020, Skyology helped both large and small local businesses continue to work in a healthy and safe environment throughout the pandemic. Skyology is constantly researching advancements in laboratory testing to assist the community in obtaining rapid and accurate test results. The company has 35 years of emergency medicine expertise and 40 years of lab experience. About CVG AirportThe Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. As the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and home to the Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations. With an annual impact of $6.8 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in innovation. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy). _###_Skyology Media Contact: John Keuffer[jkeuffer.csa@gmail.com](mailto:jkeuffer.csa@gmail.com)513-767-6345CVG Airport Media Contact:Mindy Kershner[mkershner@cvgairport.com](mailto:mkershner@cvgairport.com)859-206-1057

Allegiant News Release / February 9, 2021HEBRON, Ky. Feb. 9, 2021 — Allegiant ([NASDAQ: ALGT](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fir.allegiantair.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C04af9f1a85374831f45c08d8cd035310%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637484761474516901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=l3ZXEK4ubWEYjabyJlLpcgFrGoIV4OpUCT50T0mYswk%3D&reserved=0)) today announces a new nonstop route to Key West, Fla. via Key West International Airport (EYW) from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) beginning June 9, 2021. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $59.\ “Key West is one of the most scenic, inviting outdoor destinations in Florida and we’re excited to provide Cincinnati residents with low-cost flights to get them there,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant senior vice president of revenue.The new route via Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will operate twice weekly. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at [Allegiant.com](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allegiant.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C04af9f1a85374831f45c08d8cd035310%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637484761474516901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=dT9KDidyTi%2Bgd%2FTu8YP65fx%2FLUBpsIcXa%2BlTAIeJrzY%3D&reserved=0).“This low-cost direct flight to Key West is the only one in our region,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Key West’s tagline is ‘Close to Perfect, Far from Normal’ and we’ve been living in far from normal times. I hope travelers will take advantage of this flight to such a unique and fun destination as well as Allegiant’s 20 other destinations from CVG. We are grateful for our partnership with Allegiant.” Allegiant offers a unique option to Cincinnati-area travelers with low base airfare and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.\About the introductory one-way fares:Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Feb. 10, 2021 for travel by Aug. 16, 2021. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit [Allegiant.com](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fallegiant.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C04af9f1a85374831f45c08d8cd035310%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637484761474526859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=TOj%2BWp4bn%2F54elEd18g9SOMpaMGxAF5hSrNSBz%2BcsPE%3D&reserved=0).Allegiant – Together We FlyTMLas Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at [http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3008513-1%26h%3D3830454561%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgofly.us%252FiiFa303wrtF%26a%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgofly.us%252FiiFa303wrtF&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C04af9f1a85374831f45c08d8cd035310%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637484761474526859%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=x8ZkKs7bGBssxvzrIVAFYB8ecXYaTXpGkeOvhQznL80%3D&reserved=0)Allegiant Media Contact Phone: 702-800-2020 Email: [mediarelations@allegiantair.com](mailto:mediarelations@allegiantair.com) CVG Airport Media Contact Phone: 859-206-1057 Email: [mkershner@cvgairport.com](mailto:mkershner@cvgairport.com)

NKY Tribune / February 8, 2021The Metropolitan Club will honor Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int’l Airport (CVG), as the recipient of the 2021 Metropolitan Award.The 2021 Metropolitan Award Dinner is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, October 12 at The Metropolitan Club, pending Kentucky’s Healthy At Work restrictions, guidelines and protocols at that time.Corporate, private entities and individual attendees are invited to attend, and sponsorship opportunities are available; for more information contact Dr. Dorothy Air, Chair, Metropolitan Award Committee, at [dorothyair@gmail.com](mailto:dorothyair@gmail.com). Additional information is available by calling the club at 859-491-2400 or email [reception@metropolitanclub.net](mailto:reception@metropolitanclub.net).Candace McGraw has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) since July 2011. Candace is proud to lead a team that has been recognized by SkyTrax as the “World’s Best Airport Serving Less Than 10 million Passengers” and as the “Best Regional Airport in North America” for seven of the last nine years.The Metropolitan Award is presented to a citizen in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky who has exhibited exponential effort toward improving the lives of our citizens, and who has made significant contributions toward the unification of our community.These efforts take place within both the business and social worlds and are indicative of the devotion that the recipient holds towards others.The Metropolitan Club proudly supports local organizations and has contributed more than $1.6 million to several charitable organizations since the Club’s founding in 1991. The Club shares equally seventy percent of its bottom-line results with three not for profit associations: Life Learning Center, UpSpring and Be Concerned.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.nkytribune.com/2021/02/candace-mcgraw-ceo-of-cvg-to-be-honored-as-2021-metropolitan-award-winner-in-october/)

WVXU News / Ann Thompson / February 1, 2021It may not be too much longer before airports around the world use self-driving vehicles to take you to your terminal, transport your luggage and clear the runway. Tests are underway now for the luggage part at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport with an autonomous tractor.[ThorDrive's](https://www.thordrive.ai/) Chris Lee points to cameras and sensors on the front of a base tractor pulling a couple of luggage carriers. This autonomous vehicle is designed to be able to avoid planes, workers and anything else that might be in its way on the tarmac. It knows when to stop.With a remote control in hand Lee says, "This is going to be the eyes for the human driver in the system and we have a computer behind in the cabin."ThorDrive has been testing this diesel vehicle for about a year and will put an electric one through the motions soon.Native Cincinnatian Eddie Shelton recently joined ThorDrive as vice president of business development. Just a month ago, the company released the proof of concept."We intend to have salable units by the end of the year. For the near future we intend to obviously extend that into a leadership position and autonomous vehicles in aviation and then also proliferate our technologies to other ground support equipment," he says.The story of how [ThorDrive ended up moving to Cincinnati](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuiv2Fb-n0U&feature=youtu.be) (after a stop in Silicon Valley) from Seoul, Korea, is an interesting one.[FULL STORY (with Video and Audio Clips) HERE](https://www.wvxu.org/post/autonomous-vehicles-making-their-debut-cvg#stream/0)