Cincinnati, Oh. (October 6, 2020) – Cincinnati will host top aviation executives for one of the industry’s most prestigious events, the 25th Annual [Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit](https://web.cvent.com/event/d19a1f7c-68ea-486c-a8bf-e9fe0dce258b/summary) (IAFS), October 11-13, 2020. Representatives from airports, airlines, financial institutions, manufacturers, suppliers, and mass media, will gather to discuss emerging changes and forecasting that will affect all areas of aviation at a hybrid virtual and in-person event hosted at the [Hyatt Regency Cincinnati](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ohio/hyatt-regency-cincinnati/cinci).With the global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for aviation leaders to come together to chart the path to the future. The IAFS will deliver insight, information, data, and perspectives from the decision makers of the industry. The impressive group of speakers include:Airlines Airlines Confidential, Seth Kaplan & Ben Baldanza, Co-Hosts Allegiant, Gregory Anderson, EVP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer American Airlines, Alison Taylor, Chief Customer Officer  Atlas Air, John Dietrich, President & CEO Virtual Delta Air Lines, Joe Esposito, Senior Vice President of Network Planning DHL, Cain Moodie, SVP America's Network Operations & Aviation Frontier Airlines, Daniel Shurz, SVP Commercial Japan Airlines, Akira Mitsumasu, VP of Global Marketing Spirit Airlines, Ted Christie, President & CEO Southwest Airlines, Andrew Watterson, EVP & CCO Sun Country Airlines, Jude Bricker, President & CEO United Airlines, Patrick Quayle, VP Intl Network & Alliances United Airlines, Ankit Gupta, VP Network Planning & Scheduling Volaris, Holger Blankenstein, EVP Airline & Commercial OperationsAirport/Aircraft Manufacturers Airbus, Matthew Saks, Vice President Marketing Boeing, Darren Hulst, VP Commercial Marketing Boom Supersonic, Blake Scholl, CEO & Founder Bye Aerospace, George Bye, CEO & Founder Virtual Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Candace McGraw, CEO Embraer, Daniel Galhardo Gomes, Strategy Director Virtual GE Aviation, Kim Schleiff, Chief Marketing Officer Rolls Royce, Jamie Sismey, Marketing Executive - AmericasIndustry Organizations ACI North America, Kevin Burke, President & CEOVirtual ACI World Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General Virtual Airlines for America, John Heimlich, VP & Chief Economist IATA, Peter Cerda, Regional Vice President, The AmericasBoyd Group International, a leading aviation research, forecast and consulting firm, is bringing the conference to Cincinnati for the first time in its 25-year history. The event is co-hosted by the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).“We are entering a new phase of global trade and it is regions such as Cincinnati USA that are in line for a much wider role,” stated Michael Boyd, president of Boyd Group International. “The location, the 21st century business base, and the presence of a world-class airport will result in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky emerging as one of America’s most important global trade centers. This makes it a perfect venue for the International Aviation Forecast Summit, drawing industry leaders from across the world.”“Our hospitality community and Boyd Group International have gone above and beyond to ensure that the attendees and tourism industry employees have a safe and healthy experience. The event will strictly adhere to state and CDC coronavirus prevention guidelines,” said Julie Calvert, president and CEO, Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are thrilled to welcome this group and optimistic that this event will signal a safe and responsible return to meetings, events and conventions in our region very soon.”"Airports and the overall aviation industry are vital to economic recovery and, as such, it is a privilege to co-host this hybrid event in a safe and healthy manner," said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer at CVG Airport. "I look forward to discussing the opportunities and challenges currently facing our industry, and how we’ll continue to respond to rebuild traveler confidence.”For more information or to register for the 25th Annual Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit, please [click here](https://web.cvent.com/event/d19a1f7c-68ea-486c-a8bf-e9fe0dce258b/summary).About Boyd Group International:Founded in 1984, Boyd Group International has emerged as a leader in aviation forecasting and research, and provides top-level consulting assistance to airports, airlines, financial institutions and aircraft manufacturers. The International Aviation Forecast Summit annually brings together top CEOs and executives from all areas of the global industry to explore and discuss the emerging trends that will shape the future. In addition to incisive discussion sessions with aviation decision-makers, the Summit delivers cutting-edge forecasts, including passenger projections, aircraft demand by region, and financial shifts. For insight on Boyd Group International, log on to [www.AviationForecastSummit.com](http://www.aviationforecastsummit.com/) or [www.AviationPlanning.com](http://aviationplanning.com/).About the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau:The Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau is a sales, marketing and service organization whose primary responsibility is to positively impact Hamilton County's and the City of Cincinnati's economy through visitor, convention and event expenditures. Travel and tourism have traditionally been a $5.3 billion industry in the Cincinnati region, employing more than 80,000 people in a variety of fields and bringing 26.6 million visitors annually. Due to the negative impact of the coronavirus on our industry, the CVB is focused on safety and recovery measures to keep businesses open and our community employed. Visit [www.cincyusa.com](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww4.dmpemail1.com%2Fcincyusa%2Fmain%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dt%26tag%3Dwww.cincyusa.com%26id%3D7018%26viewers_email%3Dmkershner%2540cvgairport.com%26dest%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.cincyusa.com%252F%253Futm_source%253Ddistribion%2526utm_medium%253Demail%2526utm_content%253DFV5WQUZQWANFcVNEVlgRR0NcR0wYBVhc%2526utm_campaign%253D7018%253APress%252BRelease&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7C5585d196f53a4bc5fb8408d8662390f4%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637371650241878906&sdata=d3M074K0Uq9DuduyyAoFc1XsXDd4M7InT%2FTfmfBuh1g%3D&reserved=0) for more. About CVG:The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, a 2.7 percent increase over the prior year. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations, airline choices, 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.

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / October 6, 2020One flight that has been the pride and joy at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has been Delta Air Line’s nonstop trip to Paris, which once was the only transatlantic flight in Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana.It’s a key market for the region because it allows companies to get to Europe on a nonstop flight.On March 28, Delta grounded the Paris flight amid the pandemic. Travel by U.S. citizens to European Union countries, including France, remains banned because the U.S. has not yet brought the virus under control, while business travel largely remains grounded for most companies.But Delta has given CVG news that likely will prompt a sigh of relief from the region’s business community: The Paris flight is scheduled to return in March 2021.CVG spokeswoman [Mindy Kershner](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/search/results?q=Mindy%20Kershner) said the flight’s resumption will depend on several factors.“We are pleased that the Delta CVG-Paris flight is targeted to return spring 2021, depending on demand and operating conditions. CVG is currently the only airport in Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana with planned nonstop service to Europe in 2021,” Kershner said.An airline spokesman did not immediately return an email seeking comment.Before the pandemic, Delta had begun offering the same route from Indianapolis.CVG has been hoping to build on it for years, potentially with a flight to London or elsewhere on the continent where the region’s corporations do business, perhaps Germany.[Full Story Here (subscription-based)](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/10/06/cvg-paris-flight-set-to-return.html)

Erlanger, Ky. (September 30, 2020) – Southwest Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Houston, Texas – William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The new flight will operate roundtrip daily beginning November 5, 2020\. Tickets are available now at [_Southwest.com_](https://www.southwest.com/)_._Houston is one of the top markets in the Southwest system providing access to more than 60 nonstop destinations. It becomes the fourth nonstop destination served year-round by Southwest from CVG, which includes Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago Midway (MDW) and Denver (DEN). Southwest also serves Phoenix (PHX) and Orlando (MCO) on a seasonal basis from CVG.“Our operation at William P. Hobby Airport is just eleven miles from downtown Houston and near the City’s medical and shopping districts,” said [Andrew Watterson](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swamedia.com%2Fpages%2Fandrew_watterson&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cb04b394db6684feba57208d86498b432%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637369955208214849&sdata=QChQvnHKS9FO2KUgkJsOULfb5Xa8dXBo3sIZNe%2F4aCw%3D&reserved=0), Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer. “We also serve more than sixty cities nonstop from Houston and are pleased to give CVG travelers quicker access to more of our route map.”“We have a wonderful partnership with Southwest, and are pleased they continue to expand the number of nonstop destinations from CVG,” said [Candace McGraw](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fleadership%2Fcvg_bio_mcgraw_2020-01_v3.pdf%3Fsfvrsn%3D2&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cabdffe08af074200c0c808d864a3e863%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637370002420768514&sdata=8Jd6LaDdkVtf%2FLMxbo3GUjwnp7w%2BN0e1Ne9g4wDQLV0%3D&reserved=0), chief executive officer, CVG. “Houston is a popular destination, and it will provide an excellent entry point for international travel to connect to Latin America and Caribbean destinations served by Southwest, including Cancun.The planned initial schedule is:\Schedules will vary across November and December 2020.ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based [Southwest Airlines Co.](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southwest.com%2F%3Fsrc%3DPRPRPRNMIDDLESEATEXTENSION200916&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cb04b394db6684feba57208d86498b432%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637369955208214849&sdata=W%2FFKWhLyhazinaFovJMbUbQashvhQPUPJGiWmLJ4ubA%3D&reserved=0) continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service to a Customer base topping 130 million passengers in 2019. Southwest became the nation’s largest domestic air carrier in 2003 and maintains that ranking based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent reporting of domestic originating passengers boarded. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In early 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii, and Cozumel, Mexico. Southwest will begin service to Steamboat Springs, Colo. on Dec. 19, 2020, and also recently announced its intention to serve Palm Springs, Calif. and Miami, Fla.The carrier issued its [Southwest® Promise](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.southwest.com%2Fpromise%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cb04b394db6684feba57208d86498b432%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637369955208224807&sdata=4GnW88LDt9cwBjO0USSmNuge%2FNH9FRjb1Mk6THJLC%2BA%3D&reserved=0) in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees wellbeing and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, face covering requirements for Customers and Employees, and capping the number of passengers on every flight to allow middle seats to remain open through Nov. 30, 2020. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at [Southwest.com/Promise](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.southwest.com%2Fpromise%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cb04b394db6684feba57208d86498b432%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637369955208224807&sdata=4GnW88LDt9cwBjO0USSmNuge%2FNH9FRjb1Mk6THJLC%2BA%3D&reserved=0).Southwest coined [Transfarency](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfarency.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmkershner%40cvgairport.com%7Cb04b394db6684feba57208d86498b432%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637369955208224807&sdata=x0NVMf6%2BUVKivZEVbDNWnarWM6NXsaFAr3zJzNRZhG0%3D&reserved=0)® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.

Erlanger, Ky. (September 28, 2020) ― The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will receive an additional $6.7M in Airport Improvement Program grants. Earlier this month, U.S. DOT awarded $45M in AIP funding to CVG. Today’s announcement increases this amount to $51.7M. The additional $6.7M allocation to CVG includes supplemental discretionary AIP funding, as well as additional CARES Act funds. These dollars will be dedicated to runway rehabilitation and associated taxiway projects at CVG that were previously announced. “We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Elaine Chao for additional funding for these critical projects at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Continued investment in our airport’s infrastructure will speed the region’s economic recovery from the significant impact of the pandemic. An investment in infrastructure is an investment in jobs and our community’s future.” About CVGThe Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving commercial passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019 and has the lowest airfares in the region. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG was one of the fastest-growing passenger airports in the U.S., with more than 50 nonstop destinations. As the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and home to the Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, the airport is furthering its position as a leader in aviation and as an economic driver for the community. Learn more at CVGairport.com.

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / September 22, 2020Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has recovered a larger share of the passengers and airline seats it has lost during the pandemic compared with other airports in the Midwest and the national average.Over the last month, the number of passengers through CVG’s front door has been down 65% compared with the national average of 70%, said [Bobby Spann](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/search/results?q=Bobby%20Spann), CVG’s vice president for external affairs.Meanwhile, in October, CVG will have about 56% of the seats on flights that it had a year ago, roughly the same as the national average but more than Cincinnati’s peer regions in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lexington, Pittsburgh and Louisville. Only Indianapolis had a greater percentage at 57%.The industry also measures future bookings, with CVG down 59% in mid-September compared with the overall industry being down 72%.CVG has several advantages, Spann said: The robust presence of low-cost carriers Allegiant and Frontier have helped drive CVG to higher passenger numbers, seat capacity and bookings than other airports. Most air travel being done right now is leisure travel. Allegiant’s seat capacity in October is 105% of what it was a year ago. Frontier is at 65%, while American, Delta, United and Southwest are at 46%, 47%, 48% and 49%, respectively. The lower seat capacity in other regions, in turn, has driven people who want or need to travel to CVG. CVG is seeing passengers from a 120-mile radius around it, Spann said.“We’re capturing traffic from a very large area around us. Our network is in a pretty positive position. “We’re kind of leading the pack in the region,” Spann said. “The bad news is we’re only hitting about 40% of where we were.”Delta and Southwest have left open all middle seats on their planes. The other airlines do not.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/22/why-cvg-has-done-better-than-others.html) (subscription-based)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / September 22, 2020The board that oversees Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport voted unanimously Monday to relax about $2.3 million in rent for vendors at the airport even as it faces its own financial challenges.Most vendors have to pay the airport a minimum annual guarantee, regardless of whether they profit. The Kenton County Airport Board voted to allow them to pay a percentage of their overall sales as rent to the airport from April through the end of the year.About 20 of the 55 restaurants and shops at CVG are open, said CEO [Candace McGraw](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/search/results?q=Candace%20McGraw).The Federal Aviation Administration asked airports to enter into negotiations with vendors over lease terms.CVG’s vendors will continue to have to pay utility charges and if they received money from the Paycheck Protection Program within the federal CARES Act, it would offset some of the rent relief CVG is offering.No vendors have permanently closed, but that could be a possibility next year if business conditions do not improve, McGraw said. The airport also could extend the program into 2021.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/22/cvg-gives-vendors-a-break-as-it-faces-its-own-budg.html) (subscription-based)

Erlanger, KY (September 16, 2020) ― As travelers return to flying at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) they can be reassured that the airport has gone above and beyond to prioritize healthy and safety of the traveling public. Today, CVG is the first airport in the Midwest, and third in the U.S., to receive an industry-approved, global Health Accreditation – a third-party validation and assessment that the airport is maintaining safe and hygienic facilities.Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) program assesses an airport’s compliance with new health measures and procedures introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aviation Recovery Task Force recommendations. Areas of assessment include cleaning, disinfection, physical distancing, staff protection, physical layout, and passenger communication. With the accreditation, airports are expected to complete ongoing self-assessment and quality assurance, leading to a cycle of continuous improvement, as situations change, and requirements evolve.“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, North American airports have taken unprecedented steps to ensure the health and safety of passengers and airport workers,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “We are proud to recognize Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as the first airport in the Midwest to achieve their Airport Health Accreditation. It further demonstrates the airport’s commitment to promoting health and safety as air travel begins to recover.” “Aviation will be a critical driver of the global economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and, by being accredited through ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation program, CVG Airport is playing an important role in helping to rebuild passenger confidence in air travel,” said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira. “I am grateful to CVG for taking a leadership role in prioritizing passenger health through the introduction of new measures that are aligned with global standards and protocols.”“Passenger safety has always been our paramount concern at CVG. Our CVG community, comprised of airport, airline and tenant staff continue to go above and beyond for travelers,” said Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, CVG. “We are pleased to receive this important validation of our collective efforts to rebuild passenger confidence. I continue to be grateful for and impressed with the dedication of our staff.”About CVG Airport:The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations, airline choices, 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, and has an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fflight%2Ftips%2Fflyhealthy&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C76d5444064604474ba6208d85a65da7d%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637358741508240213&sdata=Sq4jHLTADIIrwgpvtPwmHsqNqRzaBt06ogektViWcIg%3D&reserved=0).

Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / September 11, 2020Two airlines are adding back more flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in time for the fall travel season.Overall, the number of flights at CVG will increase 15% in October compared to September. CVG will have the most nonstop destinations among regional airports, including Dayton, Louisville, Lexington, Columbus and Indianapolis.Delta Air Lines is adding back nonstop service to Washington-Reagan National airport, Boston, Las Vegas and Newark starting Oct. 1.“The key restart in October is Boston because it wasn’t being served,” said CVG spokeswoman [Mindy Kershner](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fcincinnati%2Fsearch%2Fresults%3Fq%3DMindy%2520Kershner&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C5aa45415d086495f489408d8569ede26%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637354587622380845&sdata=rILtXL2eRRLgbhO1DklL3MerATsk60qF2xWy06f0%2BTA%3D&reserved=0).American Airlines is adding its nonstop seasonal service to Phoenix beginning Nov. 4. Flights will operate four days per week through April 4.In total, airlines at CVG will serve 37 nonstop destinations in October.“We’re pleased that additional nonstop service is returning, including service to Boston,” said CVG CEO [Candace McGraw](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fcincinnati%2Fsearch%2Fresults%3Fq%3DCandace%2520McGraw&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C5aa45415d086495f489408d8569ede26%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637354587622390815&sdata=K%2Favt%2FHrSOIRxEUiGTTBB220WX%2FBukd14SK7PzsY%2Bz8%3D&reserved=0).The pandemic has ravaged airlines and airports nationwide as leisure and business travelers stayed home in quarantine. At the height of the pandemic in April, the number of passengers at CVG was down 95%. In May, passengers were down 89%, while in June they were down 77%.CVG’s current destinationsA list of cities that will have nonstop service from CVG as of Oct. 1 and the airlines that serve them.1. Atlanta: Delta, Frontier2. Austin, Texas.: Allegiant3. Phoenix: Allegiant4. Boston: Delta5. Baltimore: Southwest6. Charleston, S.C.: Allegiant7. Charlotte, N.C.: Allegiant8. Washington, D.C.-Reagan National: Delta9. Washington, D.C.-Dulles: United10. Denver: Frontier and United11. Dallas: American and Frontier12. Detroit: Delta13. Newark, N.J.: Delta, Allegiant, United14. New York-LaGuardia: Delta15. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.: Allegiant16. Houston-Intercontinental: United17. Jacksonville, Fla.: Allegiant18. Las Vegas: Delta, Frontier, Allegiant19. Los Angeles: Delta, Allegiant20. Orlando: Delta, Frontier21. Chicago-Midway: Southwest22. Chicago-O’Hare: United, American23. Miami: American24. Minneapolis-St. Paul: Delta25. New Orleans: Allegiant26. Myrtle Beach, S.C.: Allegiant27. West Palm Beach, Fla.: Allegiant28. Punta Gorda, Fla.: Allegiant29. Philadelphia: American30. St. Petersburg, Fla.: Allegiant31. Fort Myers, Fla.: Delta, Frontier32. Savannah, Ga.: Allegiant33. Orlando-Sanford, Fla.: Allegiant34. Salt Lake City: Delta35. Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla.: Frontier, Allegiant36. Tampa: Delta, Frontier37. Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fla.: Allegiant[Full Story Here](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/11/delta-american-restart-more-flights-at-cvg.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s) (subscription-based)

Erlanger, KY (September 3, 2020) ― As travelers return to flying at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) they will now have two new sustainable water options. The airport installed two [DropWater](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropwater.co%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C542910df582f40090b2e08d8500c1477%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637347360099395024&sdata=5Y7gInrGjR8idqMzDnXID6U%2FEPI%2FnorsuvnFweNiMB4%3D&reserved=0) stations, one in Concourse A near Subway/Gate A2 and one in Concourse B near Gate B19, for passengers to either fill their own water bottles or purchase a drink in a 100% compostable container.The stations offer regular still or flavored water. All flavor options are sugar free and made from natural flavors such as cucumber, guava and lemonade. Customers can also add energy (caffeine) to their water and choose it to be served either room temperature or ice cold.“CVG is focused on providing healthy and sustainable concession options for travelers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “DropWater is an excellent partner because of its forward thinking and local ties being part of StartupCincy.”“Drop Water’s mission is to shift the consumer beverage industry to a more sustainable future,” said Scott Edwards, founder and CEO of DropWater. “CVG has been fantastic to work with. It is clear they are willing to go out of their way to support sustainable and innovative products.” “It is great to have DropWater working with CVG as they were a 2018 Pipeline H2O participant and selected as winners of the water-tech focused accelerator program by their peers,” said Antony Sepi, former Pipeline Director and current Business Coach at HDC.Sepi continued: “Co-owners, Scott and Britni Edwards, leveraged the program for maximum benefit, maintaining the valuable connections and resources that they acquired both during and after their stint in the program. The Greater Cincinnati region has shown that it can compete with any region when it comes to developing disruptive, innovative technologies that are solving real challenges in the sustainability space. The Pipeline H2O program was a perfect example of this impact, and the willingness of BigCos, government, and academia to open their arms to innovation.”About CVG Airport:The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations, airline choices, 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, and has an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fflight%2Ftips%2Fflyhealthy&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C542910df582f40090b2e08d8500c1477%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637347360099395024&sdata=No73R%2FX7pFcIWHfxAh0sP8etZj79n3bZE5xkYVM8xiw%3D&reserved=0).