Local Traffic Up 27 Consecutive MonthsDec. 21, 2016 — CVG continues its trend of record growth. Year-over-year local passenger volume grew 15.6 percent and exceeded 500,000 passengers to and from CVG. This was the strongest November for local passenger volume since 2001 and marks the 27th consecutive month for year-over-year local passenger growth. Total passenger volume, which includes connecting passengers, was also up 10.3 percent, making November the 19th consecutive month for total airport growth and the best overall November since 2010.“We continue to see fantastic results in passenger growth at CVG, due in large part to lower fares and the steady expansion of air service options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Our service offering this Thanksgiving was up 18 percent, and this Christmas, capacity will be up more than 15 percent compared to 2015. We are proud to be the region’s hometown airport and thank the community for the support they continue to give CVG.”While much of CVG’s growth can be attributed to low-cost carriers, which now account for 23 percent of local traffic, all carriers are experiencing strong year-over-year passenger growth. In November, Delta Air Lines improved 7.1 percent, United 9.8 percent and American 6.6 percent.  Low-cost carrier Frontier grew 71 percent as part of the introduction of five new routes, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa, Phoenix and Fort Lauderdale. Allegiant grew 33 percent with the launch of five new routes to New York-Newark, Destin, Austin, New Orleans and Baltimore/Washington D.C.Cargo tonnage at CVG also continues to set records. In November, more than 70,000 tons of cargo was handled marking the third best month overall in the history of CVG. CVG is on pace to exceed more than 800,000 tons in total cargo for the year and maintains its ranking as the eight largest cargo airport in the U.S. based on FAA statistics.CVG leads the region with nonstop service to 54 airport destinations and more than 160 peak-day departures. In 2016, CVG has added more than 175,000 new low-cost carrier seats to its product offering, and now offers year-round or seasonal low-cost carrier service to 27 destinations, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Dec. 18, 2016 — CVG is preparing for the 2016 holiday season by offering entertainment and travel tips to enhance passengers’ experience. Holiday Events Monday, 12/19 9-10 am: Christmas carolers from ArtsWaveTuesday, 12/20 9-10 am: Christmas carolers from ArtsWaveWednesday, 12/21 8 am-5 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 TerminalThursday, 12/22 8 am-5 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 2-3 pm: Cincinnati Ballet performance at Welcome Point in TerminalFriday, 12/23 8 am-5 pm: Complimentary gift wrapping by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State in Concourse A and USO volunteers in Concourse B“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 2015’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 early for lower-priced airfares and holiday deals. Look for fare deals at cvgairport.com/deals or nonstop cities served by each airline from CVG at CVGairport.com/flight/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.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.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.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.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. 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.Be sure to confirm your airline check-in and boarding limits. Each airline has baggage check-in limits ranging from 30 to 45 minutes prior to departure to allow for baggage screening and aircraft loading. Some airlines require customers to be present at the gate no later than 10 to 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time; many begin the boarding process 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure. It’s best to be well ahead of these time limits.First-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG. The videos offer a visual tour of the facilities to help guide and 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.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 throughout the Terminal and Concourses 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 over 20 unique and diverse eating options including The Club at CVG, a common use lounge, is located in Concourse A. Kids play areas are located at Concourses A and B. A Graeter’s Ice Cream shop opened this spring offering hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, homemade candy, pre-packed to-go items and donuts. And, this past Thanksgiving, the Urban Market and Stella Artois bar opened in Concourse A to offer travelers both food and beverages. Passengers can also check out artifacts on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center throughout the terminal and concourses.CVG recently added an indoor Service Animal Relief Area located near Gate A18. Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

Dec. 15, 2016 — Frontier Airlines adds new nonstop service from CVG to Cancun Saturday, 12/17, with a sold-out flight that departs at 6:00 a.m. The low-cost route will operate once a week on Saturdays.“Travelers in Cincinnati have told us that they want more low fare Frontier flights,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president, commercial, Frontier Airlines. “We’re thrilled to offer travelers this new low-cost, nonstop service to Cancun. We look forward to welcoming new passengers on-board and introducing them to our Low Fares Done Right philosophy.”“The growth of Frontier at CVG over the last three years has been tremendous,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Frontier now offers 14 nonstop year-round and/or seasonal destinations with more than 50 flights a week. Their 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. In March of this 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 and Cancun, Frontier also provides nonstop service to Atlanta, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco and Tampa/St. Petersburg.

November 16, 2016 — CVG is launching into the holiday travel season by offering passengers more flights and destinations. Destinations such as NYC via Newark, Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cancun, San Juan and Baltimore/ Washington D.C. have been added to the low-cost, nonstop flight mix this year.“With increased flight options and more capacity, we expect passenger volumes to increase approximately 18 percent compared to 2015’s Thanksgiving holiday travel period,” 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.”With holiday travel right around the corner, now is to book, pack and prepare. CVG offers the following tips to walk passengers through their air travel experience. 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 http://cvgairport.com/flight/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.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.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.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.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. 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.Be sure to confirm your airline check-in and boarding limits. Each airline has baggage check-in limits ranging from 30 to 45 minutes prior to departure to allow for baggage screening and aircraft loading. Some airlines require customers to be present at the gate no later than 10 to 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time; many begin the boarding process 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure. It’s best to be well ahead of these time limits.First-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG. The videos offer a visual tour of the facilities to help guide and 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.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. More than 120 volunteer airport ambassadors are throughout the Terminal and Concourses 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 over 20 unique and diverse eating options including The Club at CVG, a common use lounge, is located in Concourse A. Kids play areas are located at Concourses A and B. A Graeter’s Ice Cream shop opened this spring offering hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, homemade candy, pre-packed to-go items and donuts. And, this Thanksgiving, the Urban Market and Stella Artois bar will open in Concourse A to offer travelers both food and beverages. Passengers can also check out artifacts on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center throughout the terminal and concourses.CVG recently added an indoor Service Animal Relief Area located near Gate A18. Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

Airfares Declined 13.5% in 2nd Quarter 2016October 25, 2016 – Airfares from  CVG fell 13.5 percent year-over-year based on the most recent Department of Transportation report for second quarter 2016. CVG’s airfare ranking among the top 100 U.S. domestic airports fell from #20 to #40, the best ranking achieved by CVG since the report was first published in 1995. Average fares at CVG declined in 13 of the last 14 quarters.“The second quarter is typically one of the busiest quarters of the year at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “This year passenger volume is up almost 14 percent and it is rewarding to know that passengers are paying approximately $150 less now than they were two years ago.”While much of the lower airfare trend can be attributed to low-cost carriers Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air which serve 26 different airport destinations from CVG and represented 20.2 percent of total passengers during second quarter, other carriers are also growing and contributing to the lower fare environment. American Airlines grew by 19 percent and United Airlines grew by 13 percent compared to last year. Delta also experienced an increase of 5 percent in local passengers.“Diversifying our carrier base and creating competitive options for passengers in the Tri-State region has been a key objective for us,” McGraw continued. “We are now positioned as one of the most competitive airports in the region; and with more nonstop destinations and peak-day departures than other airports, CVG can offer both business and leisure travelers the options they need.”Based on department of transportation figures, CVG is ranked 40th in the nation with an average fare in the second quarter of $378. This is thirty-five dollars lower than #20 Dayton at $413 and sixty-one dollars lower than #7 Louisville at $439. Lexington was ranked #26 with a fare of $403. Many of CVG’s top destinations have seen significant passenger growth over the last year as a result of lower fares. New York, LaGuardia experienced an increase of 46 percent with fares decreasing 30 percent during the second quarter. Orlando, Philadelphia, Houston, Denver, Tampa, Baltimore, New Orleans and Austin also experienced year-over-year increases in passenger traffic of more than 30 percent with fares decreasing on average more than 20 percent.

Innovative Carrier Opens Key Route for Corporate TravelersOctober 19, 2016 — OneJet (www.OneJet.com), the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, today launched its newest route between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Cincinnati (CVG). Cincinnati joins a growing list of OneJet served cities from Pittsburgh, including Hartford, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Milwaukee.Flights between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati will operate on the following schedule, Monday through Friday: Pittsburgh to Cincinnati – Departing 7:30am and arriving 8:30am Cincinnati to Pittsburgh – Departing 8:50am and arriving 9:45am Pittsburgh to Cincinnati – Departing 4:30pm and arriving 5:30pm Cincinnati to Pittsburgh – Departing 5:50pm and arriving 6:45pmThe service provides a key transportation link for business travelers from both communities, including those from PNC Bank, an existing OneJet client with major operations in Pittsburgh. The company currently serves more than 10 Fortune 500 clients in various regions.The service launch follows OneJet’s announcement of its expansion at Pittsburgh International Airport, which included an increase of 10 nonstop routes to be deployed through 2017. OneJet’s service includes TSA Pre access for eligible customers, expedited boarding, as well as complimentary high-speed WIFI on board.“With this service expansion, we’re thrilled to offer a continued increase in nonstop connectivity for both our corporate and general business customers in both markets,” said Matthew Maguire, OneJet’s Chief Executive Officer. “The Pittsburgh-Cincinnati route has been one of the most highly requested by our clients and we look forward to being part of both cities’ continued growth.”“We’re happy that Cincinnati is now part of the growing air service network at Pittsburgh International Airport,” Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said. “The service provided by OneJet serves our region’s businesses and makes our region even more competitive as we fill the needs of our business and leisure travelers.”“This announcement adds to the growing momentum of flight options at Pittsburgh International Airport. Markets like Cincinnati are important and have demand for service but are not being served by traditional legacy carriers,” Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis said. “OneJet is an important partner with us, and we look forward to even more announcements as we move forward together.”“Pittsburgh is a very important business market to companies in the Greater Cincinnati region, and we’re excited that OneJet is now providing twice daily nonstop service,” said Candace McGraw, CEO, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.Flights can be booked directly online at www.onejet.com or through travelers’ preferred corporate travel agency. For customer inquiries or travel assistance, please call 1-844-ONEJET1 (663-5381).

All Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones are banned from air transportation in the United States effective immediately, by order of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States. This prohibition includes all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices. The phones also cannot be shipped as air cargo.Learn more at  the FAA’s [Pack Safe Website](http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety).

Service Begins June 8, 2017August 22, 2016 — United Airlines will begin new nonstop service between CVG and San Francisco starting June 8, 2017. San Francisco becomes the sixth nonstop market from CVG for United, which also serves Denver, New York – Newark, Washington D.C. – Dulles, Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O’Hare.“United has seen significant growth at CVG over the last three years,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Since 2013, United’s passenger boardings have grown more than 44 percent as a result of expanded schedules and placement of larger aircraft. This new service will offer tremendous convenience and value for travelers, including a great schedule to San Francisco as well as one-stop connections to 30 other destinations including Singapore, Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand and many popular Asia destinations.”“We want customers in the Cincinnati area to make United their first choice when booking travel to the west coast and beyond,” said Annette Zappala, United’s regional director of sales. “United’s service to San Francisco offers our business and leisure travelers a convenient, one-stop link between Cincinnati and the Asia Pacific.”The daily nonstop flight to San Francisco will depart from CVG at 7:00 PM and arrive in San Francisco at 9:20 PM. Return flights will depart San Francisco at 10:40 AM and arrive at CVG at 6:10 PM. Flights will be operated using Airbus A319 aircraft with eight first-class and 120 economy seats.“Linking CVG to United’s hub in San Francisco has been a priority for us, and it’s great to see that goal accomplished,” said J. Michael Schlotman, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “We’re pleased United is growing their network at CVG and that both corporate and leisure travelers will have another high-quality nonstop option to the west coast.”

July 19, 2016 — Frontier Airlines is adding three ‘sunny’ nonstop destinations from CVG in the late fall/winter season, including Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Cancun, Mexico.All three destinations will be served by 180-seat, A320 aircraft. Passengers flying to these destinations can find introductory fares\ valid today, 7/19, only at flyfrontier.com: Tampa (TPA): Introductory fare of $39. Service will operate four times a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday starting on Oct. 30. Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Introductory fare of $49. Service will operate three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday starting on Oct. 30. Cancun, Mexico (CUN): Introductory fare of $119. Service will operate on Saturdays as of Dec. 17.“Cincinnati fliers have told us they want more warm weather travel options when the weather turns cold,” said Frontier Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Daniel Shurz, senior vice president - commercial. “We’re excited to offer these great vacation spots so that travelers can get away during the late fall and winter.”Frontier began service from CVG in May of 2013 with one daily flight to Denver. In March of this year, Frontier celebrated its one-millionth customer at CVG by awarding that passenger with free travel on Frontier for one year.“The growth of Frontier at CVG over the last three years has been tremendous,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Frontier will maintain 50 flights per week through the winter with service to 10 nonstop destinations. This success would not have been possible without the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”