Spectrum 1 News / Sam Knef / December 19, 2023HEBRON, Ky. – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is planning for 330,000 travelers to fly in and out of the airport between Dec. 21-Jan. 2. That would be an 18% increase over 2022’s numbers.Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport spokesperson Mindy Kershner said that can be attributed to the airport adding two new airlines this year, following an overall trend.“Incrementally, every year since COVID, we have seen increases," Kershner said. "I think 18% is a pretty significant number over last year; we thought last year was pretty busy." The busiest time for departures is expected to be between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., and arrivals remain steady from mid-morning through 11 p.m., with the busiest days expected to be Dec. 21-23 and Jan. 2.Demand is highest for New York City, Houston, Denver, London and Orlando.[FULL STORY HERE](https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2023/12/19/cvg-holiday-travel)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / December 15, 2023Delta Airlines will launch a new flight to Cancun, Mexico, on Dec. 16, its first new international flight since the airline relaunched service to Paris in 2022.Delta is matching the weekly, seasonal frequency to Cancun that its rival, American Airlines, established. American launched its Cancun flight on Dec. 9.The Delta flight will run from Dec. 16 through April 6.The flight times have changed since the new route was announced. The outbound flight leaves at 6:22 a.m. and arrives in Cancun at 9:45 a.m. The return flight leaves Cancun at 10:45 a.m. and arrives in Cincinnati at 2:08 p.m.CVG has seen its nonstop Cancun flights 74% full from 2022 to 2023, according to Bureau of Transportation statistics compiled by the Business Courier.With Delta and American’s launch, CVG will have five carriers offering Cancun service sometime during the year, with Frontier Airlines and two vacation carriers, Vacation Express and Viva Aerobus, rounding out the lineup.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/12/15/delta-launches-new-international-flight.html)

Northern Kentucky Tribune / December 14, 2023An innovative program started by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College that helps high school students get a jumpstart on a fast-growing career in the aviation industry has a new location at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).For Northern Kentucky students participating in the program, the new location in CVG’s main terminal means a shorter bus ride than traveling to Cincinnati State’s Harrison Campus, where the college operates the region’s leading FAA-Certified Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, and also the Cincinnati West regional airport.The new location also means students will get a first-hand view of the growth taking place at CVG, which is the fastest growing cargo airport in the world, with 70% growth in the last five years due to strong operations by Amazon, DHL, and others.[FULL STORY HERE](https://nkytribune.com/2023/12/cincinnati-state-technical-and-community-college-expands-aviation-maintenance-program-at-cvg/)

WCPO 9 / Molly Schramm / December 8, 2023HEBRON, Ky. — Flyers can jet to Cancun now with a new direct flight from CVG.American Airlines is launching a nonstop flight from CVG to Cancun International Airport beginning Saturday, Dec. 9.Those wanting to bask under the Mexican sun can board the flight weekly through March 30, 2024. The flights depart on Saturdays, with the first leaving CVG at 11:45 a.m. on the 9th and arriving in Cancun at 2:58 p.m. The returning flight departs Cancun at 4 p.m. and lands at 7:26 p.m.The flight is the first international destination served by American from CVG.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/boone-county/hebron/american-airlines-launches-new-international-direct-flight-to-cancun-from-cvg)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / December 8, 2023American Airlines will start its new service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 9.It's the first international destination served by American at the airport. American has gradually been growing its service at CVG over the past few years.The flight, first announced in June, leaves weekly on Saturdays and operates through March 30, 2024. It departs CVG at 11:45 a.m. and arrives in Cancun at 2:58 p.m. The return flight leaves Cancun at 4 p.m. and arrives at CVG at 7:26 p.m.CVG has seen its nonstop Cancun flights 74% full from 2022 to 2023, according to Bureau of Transportation statistics compiled by the Business Courier.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/12/08/american-airlines-launching-flight-cancun-cvg.html)

Cincinnati Enquirer / Quinlan Bentley / December 6, 2023Travelers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will now have access to a new taxicab service taking them anywhere they need to go in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.CVG has partnered with zTrip to provide the new service − now available at Ground Transport East − which airport officials lauded as a "cutting-edge transportation service" that combines the safety standards of traditional taxi services with the convenience of ride-hailing apps like Uber."We are pleased to welcome zTrip to provide on-demand taxi services for our travelers,” Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG Airport, said in a statement. "This partnership will enhance the travel experience by providing another ground transportation option that is convenient and reliable.”[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/12/06/cvg-airport-launches-new-ztrip-taxicab-service-for-travelers/71828823007/)

FOX 19 / Rob Williams / November 28, 2023CINCINNATI (WXIX) - CVG is bringing local flavors to airport travelers as part of some recent upgrades.“With more passengers, we have focused on increasing our concession options,” said CVG Spokesperson Mindy Kershner. “Part of that focus is adding more local favorites. We have Skyline and Frisch’s that just opened up recently. We added Braxton Tap Room earlier this year.”The new Skyline at CVG is the only one that offers breakfast.If you haven’t flown through the airport in a while, there’s a new rental car center, shuttles to hotels and parking all located in ground transport west.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.fox19.com/2023/11/28/cvg-bringing-local-flavors-travelers/)

American Journal of Transportation / November 22, 2023Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced it will open a new crew base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in May of 2024. The base is expected to employ approximately 80 pilots and 160 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Combined with airport and maintenance positions, the airline is expected to generate nearly $27 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier currently offers 12 nonstop routes from CVG. To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares from $39.“The opening of a crew base will bring new jobs and meaningful wage impact to the greater Cincinnati area creating positive benefit for the airport and local community,” said Barry Biffle, CEO, Frontier Airlines. “Opening a crew base is also a win for customers who are able to take advantage of our ultra-low fares as we continue to grow at CVG and add new service over time.”[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.ajot.com/news/frontier-airlines-to-open-a-crew-base-at-cincinnati-northern-kentucky-international-airport)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / November 22, 2023In a significant move, Frontier Airlines, the first low-cost carrier to establish regular service at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, setting off a decade of growth, said it will open a pilot and flight attendant crew base at the airport.The crew base will employ about 80 pilots and 160 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Frontier estimates when those jobs are added to airport and maintenance positions, it will generate nearly $27 million in local wages each year, with further growth expected.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/21/frontier-airlines-adds-crew-base-at-cvg.html)