p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.7px Calibri; color: #212121} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}Dec. 21, 2017 — Vacation Express, a tour operator known for their exclusive, non-stop flights and affordable all-inclusive vacation packages, is bringing non-stop service to Cozumel and returning non-stop service to Grand Bahama Island from CVG.The Swift Air flights are four-night rotations departing various days of the week throughout the spring and summer of 2018. The departure dates include: Cozumel: 5/24-8/23 Grand Bahama Island: 5/30-8/18“The addition of Cozumel, Mexico and return of Grand Bahama Island to Vacation Express’ existing service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico provides CVG passengers the most nonstop flight options in the Vacation Express network,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We’re pleased that local travelers now have the opportunity to travel with Vacation Express to five different exotic destinations.”Kevin Hernandez, VP Marketing and Sales at Vacation Express said, "We are excited about adding these additional flights from CVG and to return with our Grand Bahama Island program, and we know Cozumel will become a popular destination for us this summer. We have had requests from many passengers and travel agents looking for great deals on quick and easy 4-night packages with non-stop flights to exciting destinations and we are here to deliver.”The flights to Grand Bahama Island and Cozumel will be operated by Swift Air, LLC. on a Boeing 737-300 aircraft with early departures and late returns for an optimal vacation experience. Plus, travelers returning from Grand Bahama Island will be pre-cleared eliminating the need to navigate Customs and Immigration upon arrival in the U.S. For additional information, please visit [VacationExpress.com](http://VacationExpress.com) or speak with a local travel agent.

Schedule Aligns with Reds Spring TrainingDec. 20, 2017 — Southwest Airlines announced it will begin seasonal service to Phoenix from CVG. The schedule aligns with Cincinnati Reds Spring Training in Goodyear, Arizona - a 25 minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).Tickets are on sale now and daily flights will operate March 8 – April 7, 2018. Flight times include:Monday – Friday Departs CVG 4 p.m.; arrives PHX 5 p.m. Departs PHX 8:45 a.m.; arrives CVG 3:25 p.m.Saturday Departs CVG 6:20 p.m.; arrives PHX 7:20 p.m. Departs PHX 11:05 a.m.; arrives CVG 5:40 p.m.Sunday Departs CVG 4:15 p.m.; arrives PHX 5:15 p.m. Departs PHX 8:30 a.m.; arrives CVG 2:55 p.m.“Since landing in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky as summer began, our local fans have been building our success story by filling our flights in search of low fares and Southwest’s world famous value and customer service,” said Adam Decaire, Southwest Airlines’ Managing Director of Network Planning. “This time-saving service brings Reds fans faster to Spring Training, and also gives our hometown fans in Phoenix, where we offer more flights than any other carrier, a quick trip to Cincinnati.”“We’re excited Southwest is adding service to Phoenix as another option for Reds fans to go to Spring Training,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Local passengers can also use this service to connect to more than 10 west coast destinations.”This is the third destination served by Southwest, who began service from CVG in June of this year with five flights a day to Chicago – Midway (MDW), and three flights a day to Baltimore/Washington D.C. (BWI).

Dec. 19, 2017 — CVG is celebrating the holidays this week by offering entertainment and travel tips to enhance passengers’ experience.Upcoming Holiday EventsWednesday, 12/20 10 - 11 AM: Campbell County Brass Quintet 2 - 3 PM: Christmas carolersThursday, 12/21 6 AM - 6 PM: Complimentary gift wrapping by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State in Concourse A and USO volunteers in Concourse B 10 - 11 AM: Christmas carolers 10 AM - Noon: Meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa in Concourse A; and hot chocolate bar for passengers 2-3 PM: ArtsWave Presents performance by 16 StringsFriday, 12/22 6 AM - 6 PM: Complimentary gift wrapping by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State in Concourse A and USO volunteers in Concourse B 10 AM - Noon: Meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa on ticketing level in Terminal 1 - 2 PM: Campbell County Brass Quintet“Our vision is to make travel through CVG an unforgettably positive experience, and what better time to deliver on that vision than the holiday season,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “With increased flight options and more capacity, we expect passenger volumes to increase approximately 15 percent compared to 2016’s Christmas holiday travel period. We’re excited to welcome more folks in our Terminal and Concourses.”If you’re traveling in the coming weeks, CVG offers the following tips to help book, pack and prepare for your trip.Booking a FlightBook your trip as early as possible for lower-priced airfares and holiday deals. You can look for fare deals at CVGairport.com/deals or nonstop cities served by which airline from CVG at CVGairport.com/cities.ParkingCVG parking options include curbside valet service, pre-pay reserved premium parking, garage parking adjacent to the Terminal, and surface parking with shuttle service in CVG’s ValuPark lot. For details, visit: cvgairport.com/park/options. For more information on how you pre-pay and reserve a parking space in the garage, visit: cvgreservedparking.com. To check out the quickest parking options and available spaces when on your way to the airport, visit: cvgairport.com.Packing LuggageFamiliarize yourself with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) procedures at www.tsa.gov to ensure what you pack in your carry-on is compliant with TSA standards. Weapons may not be carried aboard aircraft. This includes replicas, toy weapons and anything that can be mistaken for a weapon.For protection against lost luggage, label your bags inside and out with your contact information. Be sure to include the address and phone number of your destination or even a copy of your travel itinerary.Do not wrap gifts that you plan to carry onboard. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Free gift wrapping is available in the Concourses.Before Leaving HomeFirst-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG. The videos offer a visual tour of the facilities to help plan. Step-by-step navigation scripts are available on CVG’s website, suitable for smart phone text-to-voice accessibility function. cvgairport.com/terminal/videos.New this season is a Google 360° Virtual Tour accessible from any PC, Mac or mobile smart device. cvgairport.com/terminal/360CVG recommends passengers arrive to the airport two hours before your flight to ensure adequate time to park, check baggage, go through security and make it to your gate in time for boarding. To save time and avoid lines, select your seat, check your bag, and print or download your boarding pass prior to arriving at the airport. Real-time updates such as flight status, weather and security times for TSA Pre-Check and general screening are available at cvgairport.com.Be sure to familiarize yourself with your specific airline’s time requirements. Passenger check-in, baggage tagging, and boarding times vary by airline. Generally, airlines will restrict checking in baggage 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure to allow ample time to tag, screen, and load baggage on board your aircraft. Boarding times are often included on your boarding pass indicating the boarding time beginning 30 to 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Most airlines end the boarding process 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure to ensure an on-time departure from the gate.Follow CVG on Twitter: @CVGairport, for travel tips, weather information and promotions for future trips.Navigating the AirportLook for public safety assistants wearing yellow jackets/vests located from the moment you arrive at curbside to security to help get you to your gate faster. Volunteer airport ambassadors are available throughout the Terminal and Concourses (everyday 8am-8pm) to also help answer questions. Information booth volunteers and public safety personnel have access to iPad language interpretation service including American Sign Language.Passengers in a wheelchair, using a stroller or service animal can utilize a designated lane in security.When using general screening, be prepared to remove blazers, coats and bulky sweaters and activate any electronic or battery-powered equipment as part of the security inspection. This includes laptops, music players, games and phones. PreCheck customers may leave jackets and shoes on and electronic devices may remain packed in carry-on luggage. You can find more information about Pre-Check online via tsa.gov/tsa-precheck. All airlines at CVG are now TSA Pre-Check compatible. If not already a PreCheck member, passengers can apply for future travel at CVG’s Pre-Check Enrollment Center located on the baggage claim level which is open from Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 5 pm.CVG offers more than 20 unique and diverse food and service options. The Club at CVG, an all-inclusive departure lounge, does not require a membership, and is accessible no matter what class of airline ticket. Kids play areas are located at Concourses A and B. The Garra Fish Spa, Natalie’s Candy Jar and a second Vino Volo location opened in Concourse A earlier this year. Passengers can also check out artifacts on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center throughout the terminal and concourses with some locations hosting activity tables by CMC staff and volunteers. Also, new this year is a CPR-training kiosk in Concourse A where you can learn this life-saving skill in five minutes.CVG also supports service dogs, emotional support animals, and the family pet in a travel-safe carry-on bag. Animal Relief Areas are located near Gate A18 (interior) and Ground Transportation Center (exterior). Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

Dec. 4, 2017 — CVG’s miniature therapy horse program won another industry award, this time from Airport Council International – North America (ACI) for best customer service program.CVG’s partnership with Seven Oaks Farm began in 2016 and brings miniature therapy horses to the airport’s Terminal twice a month. The program is the only of its kind and is a unique nod to Kentucky’s legendary equestrian history. The purpose is to ease passengers’ anxiety and deliver on CVG’s mission to provide passengers an unforgettably positive experience.Customer reaction to CVG’s equine friends has been phenomenal. From selfies to viral videos, the horses wearing CVG vests or decorative holiday garments are all the rage. Travelers have taken to social media to ask when the horses will be at CVG so that they can make their travel plans around days when Seven Oaks Farm visits.Seven Oaks Farm, a nonprofit organization, provides the program free of charge with a mission to “provide mobile therapeutic services to children and adults through equine assisted activities leading to positive mental, emotional and physical benefits.” During this season of giving, donations are accepted at: therapyhorses.com/donate.“Each donation to Seven Oaks Farm Miniature Therapy Horses goes a long way into furthering our mission, impacting those in our community and bringing love, joy and hope to those in the greater Cincinnati area,” said Lisa Moad, Seven Oaks Farm. You can follow the horses and when they’ll visit CVG on Twitter at @ittybittyhorses or using #therapyhorses.In addition to the first place award for its miniature therapy horse program, CVG received several honorable mentions from ACI, including: Public Relations Campaign Newsletters Brand Identity Website

Oct. 18, 2017 — CVG is now the lowest-fare airport in the region, based on the average airfare ranking for the 2nd quarter of 2017 released by the US Dept. of Transportation this week.CVG ranked #69 among the top 100 domestic airports, the best ranking since the report was first published in 1995.Overall, airfares at CVG have dropped 16 of the last 17 quarters dating back to 2Q of 2013. In those four years, fares have dropped approximately 37 percent, and passengers are paying $200 less per ticket.“CVG is proud to now be the lowest fare airport in the Tri-State region,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Passengers are paying on average $200 less per ticket than they were four years ago. Our community has responded very positively, proven by our passenger volumes growing more than 70 percent over the last four years.”Below is a summary of the report as it relates to CVG:  CVG average fare ranked #69 compared to #40 in 2Q 2016, an improvement of 29 positions CVG average fare of $342 decreased 13% compared to $385 in 2Q 2016. National average fares decreased only 0.9%. CVG’s percentage decrease was nearly 13 times better than national average.Regional Comparisons CVG ranked #69 — average fare $342 Indianapolis ranked #63 — average fare $354 Columbus (CMH) ranked #50 — average fare $369 Dayton (DAY) ranked #28 — average fare $401 Louisville (SDF) ranked #15 — average fare $433 Lexington (LEX) ranked #14 — average fare $433In 2017, CVG has launched eight new routes (San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Chicago, Baltimore/Washington), and announced an additional eight domestic routes (Providence/Boston, San Jose, Los Angeles, Austin, San Antonio, Jacksonville, Raleigh/Durham x2), and new international service with WOW Air, all that will start later this year and in spring 2018.

Sept. 25, 2017 — CVG is one of the fastest growing airports in the country, as it continues to set local passenger traffic records, and celebrates three years of consecutive year-over-year growth.In August, local passenger traffic was up 30 percent with more than 362,500 originating passengers, marking the third highest local passenger August volume in CVG’s 70-year history. All scheduled carriers at CVG experienced double digit year-over-year growth. Over the last three years, originating passenger volume has grown 58 percent while airfares have decreased more than 30 percent.CVG also set an all-time record in terms of most cargo tonnage handled in one month, with 92,988 tons in August, an increase of 39 percent year-over-year.Overall, landed weight from aircraft operations in August was up 31percent year-over-year with more than 967 million pounds, the most since August of 2006.“At CVG, we’re embracing what’s next and planning for a bright future, as we work to continue breaking records by growing both passenger and cargo operations, and lowering airfares,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “The new activity and additional landed weight will enable CVG to continue lowering its landing fees, benefiting all carriers while ensuring we remain a great place to do business. CVG is operating its business in a very strategic way, and we continue to see tremendous results.”Since May 2013, CVG has welcomed five new carriers and introduced more than 50 new flight options to its network of 57 nonstop markets. More than any other airport in the Tri-State region.

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.7px Arial; color: #212121} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none; color: #551a8b}_p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}__Upgrades Will Lighten and Brighten, Enhancing Traveler Experience_August 27, 2017 ― Travelers will see upgrades to the Terminal and Concourses throughout the remainder of 2017 and early 2018 as part of a $6 million Terminal Modernization project.Construction begins Monday, and will be completed in six phases by Spring 2018 with an emphasis on minimizing disruption to passengers.The first thing travelers will see is a floor-to-ceiling makeover in baggage claim that includes more energy-efficient lighting, new carpet and wall treatments. The ground transportation center will also be renovated, and new carpet will be installed in the walking tunnel connecting the Terminal and Concourses. All of which is targeted for Fall/Winter 2017-2018.In upcoming phases of the project, the CVG curb front will get brighter lighting and simplified signage for better wayfinding. Upgrades will be made to parking vestibules and the parking garage tunnel, and new carpet will be installed in the Terminal ticketing level as well as Concourses A and B.“As CVG embraces what’s next, this Terminal Modernization project delivers on our mission to provide an unforgettably positive experience for our passengers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We’re building on the sense of place currently in our Terminal and Concourses, for passengers to feel welcomed home or welcomed to our region, by incorporating regional branding elements inspired by the Roebling Bridge and Ohio River into the design.”For more information on the Terminal Modernization project, please visit [cvgairport.com/next/terminal](http://www.cvgairport.com/about/next/terminal). Project renderings are attached.

August 23, 2017 — WOW air, Iceland’s low-cost transatlantic airline, is announcing new international flight services from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Europe via Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Iceland.Service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky will be available four days a week. Flights to Keflavik International Airport are available from $99\ one-way including taxes. Fares to WOW air’s additional locations from Cincinnati, such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dublin, Copenhagen and more, start at $149\.The inaugural flight from Cincinnati to Iceland will commence May 10, 2018. Tickets go on sale today and can be purchased at www.wowair.usToday’s addition will help bring the airline’s total number of U.S. destinations to 12 since its successful North American launch at Boston Logan International Airport in March 2015.“WOW air is very excited to bring our flight services to Cincinnati,” said Skúli Mogensen, CEO and Founder of WOW air. “We are proud to partner with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to provide the lowest fares possible over the Atlantic to Greater Cincinnati area travelers. Our goal is to help make international travel truly a possibility for everyone.”WOW air’s expansion across the Midwest will provide millions of Americans with affordable access to major European cities including Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dublin, Paris and London.“Connecting the Tri-State community with additional nonstop international destinations has been a priority for CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “WOW Air is one of the fastest growing, low-cost transatlantic carriers. With this new service, local travelers will not only have the benefit of nonstop travel to Iceland, but one-stop, low-cost service to more than 20 destinations across Europe, Israel and Canary Islands. We’re thrilled to be one of WOW’s newest U.S. markets, and look forward to growing their service from CVG.”“We’re proud to welcome WOW Air to the region with their new nonstop transatlantic service from CVG,” said J. Michael Schlotman, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “The addition of WOW Air to our family of air carriers further diversifies our international product offering, and complements what’s happening on our domestic network. Thanks to the support from travelers across our region, we are confident WOW Air will be wildly successful at CVG, and will provide a valuable service to the community.”“CVG has proven to be one of the fastest growing airports in the country over the last three years,” said Kris Knochelmann, Judge Executive Kenton County. “The addition of international service by WOW Air will not only provide new quality low-cost service at CVG, but will continue to expand the growing economic impact CVG has on our region.”Bookings are now available at www.wowair.us.

July 18, 2017 — Frontier Airlines is growing its CVG service again with the addition of six nonstop destinations, including Seattle, Miami, San Antonio, Austin, Jacksonville and Raleigh/Durham.All six destinations will be served by Frontier’s A320 family of aircraft. Flights to Miami will begin October 5th, 2017 and operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights start at $34 each way for Discount Den members and $49 for non-members.Flights to Seattle, San Antonio, Austin, Jacksonville and Raleigh/Durham will start in the spring 2018 with ticket sales beginning in late August.“With today’s announcement, Frontier now offers our Low Fares Done Right to even more destinations from Cincinnati,” said Mark Mitchell, chief accounting officer. “Customers traveling from Cincinnati now have more low-cost options in these markets, and with The WORKS and The PERKS bundles, we offer the best value in U.S. air travel.”Frontier began service from CVG in May of 2013 with one daily flight to Denver. Four years later, Frontier celebrated its two-millionth customer at CVG (May 2017) by awarding that passenger and a guest with free travel on Frontier for one year.“The growth of Frontier at CVG over the last four years has been incredible,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Frontier will now provide nonstop service to 22 different destinations on a seasonal or year-round basis. CVG is proud to be among the largest markets on the Frontier network. This success would not have been possible without the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”