June 20, 2017 — Allegiant announces new, nonstop flights connecting Cincinnati to: Los Angeles and the Raleigh / Durham area of North Carolina. There is no better time to get away your way, with one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.“We are proud to be growing again in Cincinnati. These new routes from CVG show that local travelers have continued to embrace Allegiant’s unique brand of ultra-low-cost fares and nonstop service to destinations around the country,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant senior vice president of commercial. “We are so grateful to our loyal customers in the area for helping us grow here and are excited to offer nonstop flights to these popular destinations at a fare that everyone can afford.”New routes from Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) include: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – begins Nov. 16, 2017 with fares as low as $69 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – begins Nov. 16, 2017 with fares as low as $39CVG-LAX will operate four times weekly and CVG-RDU will operate twice weekly. Allegiant will now serve 19 routes to and from CVG. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.“CVG is proud to be one of the largest markets in the Allegiant network, and we congratulate them on their continued growth,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “The new nonstop flights to Los Angeles and Raleigh-Durham are great additions to their CVG service, along with the new service announced just two weeks ago to Boston / Providence. Allegiant now has 19 nonstop destinations from CVG with more than 60 weekly flights.”Allegiant offers a unique option to Cincinnati-area travelers with low base fares and savings on rental cars and hotels. Travelers can book their entire vacation with Allegiant for less.

May 25, 2017 — Local Scouts will help celebrate Memorial Day by placing more than 400 flags at the entrance of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The flags will be installed on Saturday, May 27, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.“We look forward to this display every year as it is a way to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives serving our country,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We thank Boy Scout Troop #1, the Sons of the American Legion and all the volunteers who participate.”CVG honors troops year round in the USO Military Lounges located in Concourses A and B. More than 15,000 military personnel, veterans and families visit the lounges each year. The lounges provide a quiet place to relax before flights, with complimentary snacks and travel items donated by the community. In addition, CVG’s concessionaires provide a discount to traveling military personnel.“We also want to thank those who keep these USO lounges running year round; Delta Air Lines, Paradies Shops and The Kroger Co. for their donations, as well as the USO volunteers who work in the lounges,” continued McGraw.

May 23, 2017 — The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is launching into the summer travel season by offering passengers more flights and destinations. Destinations such as Baltimore/Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, New York City and San Diego have been added to the low-cost, nonstop flight mix. With summer kicking off this weekend, now is the time to plan for summer getaways.“With increased flight options and more capacity, we expect passenger volumes to increase approximately twenty to twenty-five percent compared to 2016’s summer travel season,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Customer service is a top priority for CVG. We encourage our passengers to arrive two hours before their flight. Our website, cvgairport.com, is a great resource for travelers to check flight status, parking options, weather and see up-to-the-minute security wait times for both TSA Pre-Check and general screening.”CVG offers the following tips and recommendations for passengers traveling the coming months.Booking a FlightBook your trip as early as possible for lower-priced airfares. Be sure to request special services with your airline, such as wheelchair assistance or service guide for the sight impaired, at the time of booking. Airlines operating at CVG include, Air Canada, Allegiant, American, Apple Vacations, Delta, Frontier, OneJet, Southwest, United and Vacation Express. You can look for fare deals at cvgairport.com/deals.ParkingCVG parking options include valet service, reserved premium parking, terminal garage parking and long-term parking. For details, please visit: cvgairport.com/park/options. You can also reserve a parking spot in the garage through an online booking system: cvgreservedparking.comPacking 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.Before Leaving HomeCVG recommends passengers arrive to the airport two hours before your flight to ensure adequate time to check baggage, go through security and make it to your gate in time for boarding. Most airlines begin the boarding process 45 minutes prior to departure and close the boarding door at least 10 minutes before departure. To save time and avoid lines, print your boarding pass, select your seat and check your bag online 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.First-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG that walk through specific directions to various parts of the airport: cvgairport.com/terminal/videos. Step-by-step directions are also available for those that may use smartphone accessibility features:  cvgairport.com/terminal/access/stepsNavigating 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. More than 120 volunteer airport ambassadors are throughout the Terminal and Concourses to also help answer questions.Passengers in a wheelchair, using a stroller or service animal can utilize a designated lane in security.Food and beverage are permitted on all flights. There are 60 options for food/beverage, retail and services throughout the terminal. Last year, CVG opened a new Graeter’s Ice Cream shop, Urban Market and Stella Artois Bar and CVG Marketplace offering more food and shopping options for passengers.For traveling families, there are two kids play areas and nursing pods located in each of the Concourses. CVG has partnered with the Cincinnati Museum Center to #CurateMyCommunity showcasing exhibits throughout the airport, including a Neil Armstrong space suit, vintage cars, model trains and riverboats, full-sized ice-age animals casts, and much more. Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

Surprises Lucky Customer with a Year’s Free TravelMay 18, 2017 — Frontier Airlines thanked their two-millionth CVG passenger, Lori, of Seaman, OH, and her guest, with one year’s worth of travel, and free parking provided by CVG. The lucky winner was headed to Disney World, and was surprised before boarding a Frontier flight to Orlando, Fl.“It was just one year ago that we joined our partners at CVG to welcome aboard Frontier’s one-millionth passenger,” said Richard Oliver, Frontier Airlines spokesman. “Thanks to the wonderful support of this community, we’re able to welcome aboard our two-millionth passenger today.”“Frontier started service on May 17, 2013, and in almost exactly four years they have reached two million passengers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “The success is all due to the community’s positive response to their low-cost options to desired destinations.”In mid-April, Frontier launched new nonstop service from CVG to New York City via LaGuardia and Minneapolis, and will begin new nonstop service to San Diego this Sunday, May 21. Frontier now operates 93 flights a week to 17 different destinations.

May 15, 2017 — On Saturday, 5/13, Circle Tail brought approximately 20 people who are either a volunteer foster or recipient of 12 Circle Tail service dogs and two trainers to CVG. The participants worked with the service dogs so they could get acquainted with the airport experience including security screening and progressing to the gate areas.Elements of training, included: Fosters and recipients with their dogs went through TSA security screening to figure out how best to progress through the system with their dog. Dogs were socialized with moving sidewalks, trams, food court, restrooms, escalators and service animal relief area.  Individuals and dogs went onto an aircraft to understand moving down the aisle and seating. They then returned to baggage claim to become familiar with luggage carousels and handling. “It is a pleasure to work with all the people who make CVG Airport a great place to fly,” said Marlys Staley, Executive Director, Circle Tail. “We appreciate the opportunity to provide this unique experience to our service/hearing dogs in training and for our service/hearing dog teams who may be flying in the future.”“Our vision is to make travel through CVG an unforgettably positive experience for all of our travelers, and it’s a privilege to assist with this program that familiarizes service dogs with the airport to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for everyone,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG.Circle Tail is a Cincinnati non-profit organization that trains and provides service animals for people with disabilities at no cost (www.circletail.org). This event would not be possible without the support of the TSA and Delta Air Lines.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for fourth quarter 2016. Below is a summary as it relates to CVG: CVG average fare ranked #42 compared to #22 in 4Q 2015 CVG average fare of $367 decreased 12% compared to $419 in 4Q 2015 Fares decreased 26% compared to $496 in 4Q 2014 Fares are down $129 round-trip over the last 24 months Low-cost carrier capacity at CVG was 21% in 4Q 2016 compared to 16% in 4Q 2015Regional comparisons: Louisville (SDF) ranked #17 – average fare $404 Lexington (LEX) ranked #24 – average fare $395 Dayton (DAY) ranked #26 – average fare $393 CVG ranked #42 – average fare $367 Columbus (CMH) ranked #48 – average fare $360

April 24, 2017 — The first quarter of 2017 proved to be strong and historic for CVG, with continued passenger growth and major announcements.Total enplanements were up 11.1 percent year-over-year and local passengers were up 15.9 percent. CVG set a new first quarter cargo tonnage record with more than 205,000 tons handled, totaling a year-over-year increase of 8 percent.The biggest economic development deal in the region was signed between the airport and Amazon to build its global air cargo hub at CVG. The $1.5 billion investment will support a fleet of 100+ Prime Air cargo planes. Other details of the deal include: More than 900 acres of CVG land leased for 50+ years Construction of a three million square foot sort facility and accessory buildings Add more than 2,700 jobs to CVG’s existing base of 10,000Southwest-CVG announcement group photoThe expected activity and landed weight of Amazon’s operations will enable CVG to continue lowering its landing fees, benefiting all carriers while ensuring CVG remains a great place to do business.Southwest Airlines announced that it will start service June 4th by offering 55 weekly flights with service to Baltimore/Washington (3x a day) and Chicago Midway (5x a day). Two gates in Concourse A are currently being refurbished for the inaugural flights. South west becomes the 10th passenger carrier at CVG, which now provides nonstop service to 55 destinations with 175 peak-day departures.Southwest jet bridge installationIn March, CVG was named the best world airport serving 5 – 10 million passengers in the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards. CVG was also voted as the best regional airport in North America for the sixth time.Other major announcements included: Delta growing its CVG capacity by 6 percent and expanding service to 13 existing CVG markets. Frontier growing its service by 20 percent with the addition of new nonstop service to New York City – LaGuardia, San Diego and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Continued growth of Allegiant Air with the announcement of its 16th nonstop market.  Service between CVG and Denver will start June 2nd. DHL hiring 900 additional employees.

April 21, 2017 — Frontier Airlines added new nonstop service from CVG to New York City – LaGuardia and Minneapolis/St. Paul today with two inaugural flight celebrations including ribbon-cutting ceremonies, a #CVGselfie station and gifts for passengers.Service to LaGuardia now operates daily using 180-seat A320 aircraft. Service to Minneapolis/St. Paul operates four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) using 150-seat A319 aircraft.“We’re thrilled to provide new low fare service on these routes where people from the Cincinnati area want to fly,” said Josh Flyr, vice president – network and revenue. “The entire Cincinnati area has supported us since we first launched service, and it’s that support that has allowed us to introduce these new routes today.”“The growth of Frontier at CVG over the last three and a half years has been incredible,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Frontier now offers 17 nonstop year-round and/or seasonal destinations with 93 flights a week. Frontier also becomes CVG’s 4th largest carrier in terms of daily flights and 2nd largest carrier in terms of seats offered. This success would not have been possible without the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”Frontier began service from CVG in May of 2013 with one daily flight to Denver. Last year, Frontier celebrated its one-millionth customer at CVG by awarding that passenger with free travel on Frontier for one year. In addition to Denver, New York and Minneapolis, Frontier also provides nonstop service to Atlanta, Dallas, Cancun, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco and Tampa/St. Petersburg. Nonstop service to San Diego begins May 21.

Best World Airport Serving 5 – 10 Million PassengersMarch 14, 2017 — CVG has secured top awards after being voted the World’s Best Airport Serving 5 – 10 Million Passengers and the Best Regional Airport in North America by air travelers in the World Airport Awards, held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam, Netherlands today.Among these top recognitions, CVG also ranked highest U.S. Airport among the World’s Top 100 Airports taking the No. 26 spot.“We congratulate CVG on their continued success in winning this very important customer satisfaction award, the quality benchmark for the world airport industry,” said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. “It demonstrates how CVG continues to improve standards of customer service to be recognized as the Best Regional Airport in North America, which covers a very competitive group of airports.” “CVG has an extremely talented and hard-working team, including our airline and business partners, who are dedicated to providing an unforgettably positive experience for our passengers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We’re honored to receive these recognitions among the world’s best airports.” All awards received by CVG include: No. 1 for Best World Airport Serving 5 – 10 Million Passengers Per Year No. 1 for Best Regional Airport in North America No. 26 for World’s Top 100 Airports (highest ranking U.S. Airport) No. 2 for Best Airport (Overall) in North America No. 2 for World’s Best Regional Airport No. 5 for Best Airport Staff in North AmericaAbout The World Airport AwardsThe World Airport Awards are the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. The Skytrax World Airport Survey is widely regarded as the quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across 550 airports. The survey and awards are independent of any airport control or input and are therefore an impartial benchmark of airport excellence and quality.The 2017 Awards are based on 13.82 million airport survey questionnaires that were completed by 105 different nationalities of air travelers during the survey period. The survey operated from July 2016 to February 2017, covering 550 airports worldwide and evaluating traveller experiences across different airport service and product key performance indicators - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through to departure at the gate.