October 19, 2015 — Seventy-two Tristate veterans and their guardians will take an Honor Flight from CVG tomorrow, destined for Washington D.C. to see memorials and participate in ceremonies that honor their service to their country.Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to fly veterans 65 and older who served stateside or overseas to their memorials in Washington, D.C. at no cost. The oldest veterans will fly first. All veterans traveling on this flight are from the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and South Eastern Indiana area.The October 20 flight will include visits to the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Iwo Jima, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the US Air Force Memorial and other Washington D.C. sights.“Our goal is to honor as many veterans as we can before it is too late,” said Cheryl Popp, director of Honor Flight Tri-State. "If you want to meet the veterans -- please come to the airport at 6 a.m. or be among the many locals welcoming them home at 10:15 pm the same night!"The October 20 flight will depart CVG at 8 a.m. It will be preceded by bag pipes from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, an Honor Guard ceremony and other special remarks in the area near the east end of the security checkpoint, all beginning about 6 a.m.“We are honored to play a part in an event that recognizes true national heroes who bravely served our country,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman.A total of 150 people will be on the American Airlines chartered flight. Each veteran is accompanied by a guardian, 60% of the guardians are family and 40% of the guardians are volunteers.Honor Flight Tri-State makes a total of five trips to Washington, D.C. per year. To contribute or volunteer for Honor Flight Tri-State, please visit honorflighttristate.org.

Fourth Honor Flight of 2015Sept. 21, 2015 — For the first time in Honor Flight history, 72 female Tri-State veterans and their female veteran guardians will take an Honor Flight from the CVG tomorrow, destined for Washington D.C. to see memorials and participate in ceremonies that honor their service to their country.Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to fly veterans 65 and older who served stateside or overseas to their memorials in Washington, D.C. at no cost. The oldest veterans will fly first. All veterans traveling on this flight are from the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and South Eastern Indiana area.The Sept. 22 flight will include visits to the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Iwo Jima, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the US Air Force Memorial and a special visit to the Women in Combat Memorial at Arlington, along with other Washington D.C. sights.“Our goal is to honor as many veterans as we can before it is too late,” said Cheryl Popp, director of Honor Flight Tri-State. "Honor Flight Tristate is honored to be the first group in the nation to have an all-female Honor Flight. If you want to meet the veterans -- please come to the airport by 6 a.m. or be among the many locals welcoming them home at 10:15 pm the same night!"The September 22 flight will depart CVG at 8 a.m. It will be preceded by bag pipes from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, an Honor Guard ceremony and other special remarks in the area near the east end of the security checkpoint, all beginning about 6 a.m.  “We are honored to play a part in an event that recognizes true national heroes who bravely served our country. We are proud to assist Honor Flight Tristate in hosting the first all-female Honor Flight in the country,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.A total of 150 people will be on the US Airways chartered flight. Each veteran will be accompanied by a veteran guardian, 10% of the guardians are family and 90% of the guardians are volunteers who paid their own way or were sponsored by a corporation or individual.Honor Flight Tri-State makes a total of five trips to Washington, D.C. per year. The final Honor Flight is October 20.To contribute or volunteer, please visit [Honor Flight Tri-State](http://honorflighttristate.org).

Flights to Austin & New Orleans to Operate Year-RoundSept. 15, 2015 — Allegiant is expanding its winter and spring flight schedule from CVG, offering more flights and more destinations for low-cost travel.Allegiant will open a new base of operations at CVG on January 6 and by February will operate 40 weekly flights to more nonstop destinations than any other low-cost carrier at the airport. This expanded schedule represents a 54% increase in flights compared the same period in 2015.“We’re excited to offer Cincinnati and northern Kentucky travelers these enhanced travel options for winter and spring travel,” said Eric Fletcher, Allegiant Travel Company manager of airports. “With the upcoming launch of our base of operations at CVG and these schedule enhancements, we look forward to continued success and growth in the region.”Notable service expansions include:• The return and upgrade of nonstop flights to Austin and New Orleans to be operated year-round• An early return of seasonal flights to Savannah / Hilton Head beginning Feb. 18• Nonstop service to Las Vegas increasing from two to five weekly flights“We are excited that the strong demand from our region to these markets prompted Allegiant to bring these flights back earlier in the year and now establish them as year around destinations,” said Candace McGraw, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO.The flights will be operated with a mix of Boeing 757, MD-80 and Airbus A320 family aircraft. When it opens in January, Allegiant’s CVG base will employ up to 90 pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel.“Allegiant’s continued growth is being made possible by the strong support it is receiving from the Tri-State region,” said William T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board chairman. “The addition of these flights in February will grow Allegiant’s schedule by 40 to 50% year-over-year, giving passengers more options for their spring vacations.”Allegiant launched flights from CVG in February 2014 with just four weekly flights to two destinations. Since then, Cincinnati has become one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets and its largest non-vacation destination. Allegiant operates nonstop flights to 11 seasonal and year-round destinations from Cincinnati, more than any other low-cost carrier.

Latest Ride-Sharing Company to Secure Operating AgreementSept. 3, 2015 — CVG today announced Uber Technologies, Inc., a Transportation Networking Company, finalized an agreement authorizing Uber to operate at the airport under their new ridesharing policy. Uber could begin pick-ups as early as 8 a.m. today.  CVG joins a growing number of airports across the country to recognize formally the benefits of offering travelers a new way to grab a ride through their smartphone. With millions of travelers passing through CVG each year, additional transportation options can help to improve the passenger experience. CVG is the first airport in Ohio and Kentucky to have an official operating agreement with Uber.“Our customers desire options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Uber joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand Van/Shuttle and TANK.” For additional information on ground transportation options, please visit cvgairport.com/trans.“This agreement perfectly highlights both Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s embrace of innovation and Uber’s commitment to meeting consumer needs,” said Casey Verkamp, Uber General Manager. “We’re excited to formalize an agreement with CVG, giving the tens of thousands of Uber users in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, along with visitors to the area, access to the convenience of Uber upon arrival.”

August 20, 2015 — Graeter’s will soon open a fully remodeled store at CVG. The Graeter’s store, to be located near gate A-13, will offer hand dipped ice cream, pastries, candies, milkshakes and sundaes.Passengers will be able to sit and enjoy a sweet treat in the approximately 650 square foot location. The new location is scheduled to open in Spring 2016. Graeter’s opened a kiosk in Concourse A in April 2013 and added an additional kiosk in Concourse B in December 2013."As the front door to the community, we strive to offer our passengers to best the region has to offer.  Graeter’s is a local institution," said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “We are eager for Graeter’s to expand their offerings at CVG.""As a family owned and operated business that’s been based in Cincinnati since we began more than 145 years ago we’re thrilled to be able to share our French Pot craft ice cream with travelers from around the globe as they enter into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport!," says Chip Graeter, fourth-generation owner, Graeter’s Ice Cream.Founded in 1870, Graeter’s is a Cincinnati brand icon. Known nationally for its famous French Pot ice cream, Graeter’s is one of the oldest continually family-owned ice cream makers in the country. [Learn more](http://www.graeters.com) about Graeter’s.

July 23, 2015 — CVG and Allegiant Travel Company have announced their plans to establish a base of operation beginning Jan. 6, 2016. Allegiant will base up to three 156-seat Airbus 319 aircraft at CVG, creating jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel.When it opens in January, Cincinnati will become Allegiant’s 14th aircraft base and is estimated to employ over 90 flight crew and airport personnel locally. CVG is the largest origination market in Allegiant’s network and a Top 5 market in their overall airport system.Along with the base announcement, Allegiant is also adding five additional weekly flights to its fall and winter schedule, increasing frequencies to some of its most popular destinations from CVG. This includes extended service to Savannah/Hilton Head through November 29. Allegiant is adding flights to Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa Bay/St.Pete.“As Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 16 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity to establish a base of operation,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “As we know, ‘success begets success.’ Allegiant experienced success in the market due to the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights to two destinations. Currently, Allegiant offers more than 35 weekly flights to 11 year-round or seasonal destinations.“The Greater Cincinnati area has quickly become one of our strongest markets with a demonstrated demand for low-cost vacation travel,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “The establishment of an aircraft base at CVG will further increase the efficiency of our operations, while continuing our drive to be Cincinnati’s leading low-fare carrier.”“Establishing a base at CVG demonstrates Allegiant’s commitment to serving the passengers of CVG. This base means additional jobs and additional future growth opportunities,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.In February 2014, Allegiant carried approximately 2,800 new monthly passengers generating a handful of new jobs. Now, 18 months later, Allegiant is averaging over 25,000 new passengers a month and creating almost 100 new good paying jobs at the airport. The entire Tri-State region has embraced the new low cost travel options at CVG and thanks to their support, new carriers are looking to establish themselves in our community on a long term basis.Interested candidates may view local job postings through the company career website, [Allegiant.com/careers](http://Allegiant.com/careers), as they become available.

July 22, 2015 – Lyft, a transportation network company, is now operating at CVG. Lyft’s mobile-phone application facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car.“Our customers want options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Lyft joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand Van/Shuttle and TANK.” For additional information on ground transportation options, please visit cvgairport.com/trans.“People in Cincinnati have embraced Lyft as an affordable, convenient way to get around their city and we're excited to be the first ridesharing partner of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,” said Bakari Brock, Lyft's Director of Business Development. “We'd like to thank Lisa Ransom, Kim Collins, Paul Wischer and all the CVG staff for welcoming modern options like Lyft to the airport.”“We strive to be innovative,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “CVG is the first airport in Ohio and Kentucky to have an operating agreement with Lyft.”Passengers using the Lyft app on their smartphone will request a ride. Once the driver and passenger are paired, the driver will pick up their passenger at the far west end of passenger pick-up. This area will be marked with overhead signage.

July 9, 2015 – CVG, in conjunction with community partners, is rolling out the welcome mat for passengers visiting the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region for the All-Star Game.“As the front door to the community, we want our passengers to feel welcome and experience the excitement in the region for the All-Star Game,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. “Hosting the All-Star Game in Cincinnati is an honor and we want to show our hometown pride.”“On behalf of the Kenton County Airport Board, I would like to welcome passengers to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region for the 86th MLB All-Star Game,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “We are pleased to join our surrounding community, to do our part in decorating the town for the All-Star Game in collaboration with the MLB.”The All-Star Organizing Committee will have representatives onsite at CVG to welcome passengers to help with directions and transportation in the region from Thursday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 15. Musical quartets will also entertain passengers at various times on Friday, July 10 – Monday, July 13.REDI Cincinnati is sponsoring a photo booth from TapSnap and will be on site Sunday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 15 whereby passengers can select from five different backdrops and upload pictures immediately to Social Media.The All-Star Organizing Committee is sponsoring the ArtsWave schedule at CVG. On Thursday, July 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. passengers will be entertained by the MadCap Puppets, McGing Irish Dancers, Cincinnati Suzuki Academy, and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Sax and Guitar Duo. On Friday, July 10 from 3 – 5 p.m., passengers will be entertained by the MadCap Puppets, Pones, Inc., Cincy Balia Dance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Strolling Violinist and the Voices of Indiana Choir.Passengers will also find one of the 20 moustache benches from around city located on the ticketing level in the terminal. In addition to the bench, the airport is filled with the All-Star Game logo including a giant, in-house custom built sign that measures 20 ft. wide x 10 ft. tall hanging from ceiling in main terminal.

July 8, 2015 — CVG has added many new concessions and amenities to enhance the passenger experience in time for the All-Star Game.“We strive every day to provide a safe, convenient, enjoyable travel environment for our passengers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. “We are the front door to the community, we want our passengers to feel welcome and at home when they travel.”“We only want the best for our passengers,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “The concessions and amenities added for our passengers keep us on the fore front of technology while bringing in the comforts of home.Today, Smashburger begins operations at CVG. Smashburger is located between gates A9 and A11. The space is approximately 1,500 sq. ft. and includes seating within the location. Smashburger will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information on concessions at CVG please visit, cvgairport.com/skyshops/eat.FuelRod, a portable recharging kit, now has six locations at CVG where passengers can buy and/or swap their FuelRod. The initial cost for a rechargeable FuelRod is $20. FuelRod stations at CVG are located: near the information booth in Concourse A, gate A10, gate A16, near the Delta Sky Club in Concourse B, gate B10 and gate B11. The FuelRod can swapped for free at any location. FuelRod stations can also be found in airports across the United States. For more information please visit, fuel-rod.com.For our international travelers, Duty Free Americas now offers online shopping. Passengers can shop online prior to departure to purchase items which will be delivered directly to the passengers at their gate. For more information on Duty Free Americas, please visit, cvgairport.com/skyshops/detail/duty-free or dutyfreeexpress.com.Passengers traveling with children can now enjoy the free Kids Landing Play Area in Concourse A near Starbucks. CVG partnered with PLAYTIME to create a fun, inviting space for kids to play in while at CVG. You will find our soft-surface climbing toys Timmy the Turtle and Rodney the Rabbit alongside a fun slide all nestled on a padded floor.