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- Jun 4, 2015
Allegiant Begins New Service to Austin
June 4, 2015 — Allegiant Travel Company begins service from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Austin, TX (AUS). The seasonal service will operate on a Sunday, Thursday schedule through August 16th will provide the only nonstop option in the Tri-State region to this popular destination. Nonstop service between CVG and Austin has not been available since December 2010.“As one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 15 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity to include Austin,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights. With the new service starting today, Allegiant will offer over 30 weekly flights to 10 destinations.”“The addition of nonstop flights to Austin will, for the first time, offer Greater Cincinnati travelers lowcost service to the heart of Texas,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “With flights to ten of the area’s favorite destinations, we are pleased to continue growing to become the region’s go-to company for vacation travel.”“We are proud Allegiant is expanding service to include Austin,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Austin becomes the 56th nonstop destination from CVG. This expansion would not be possible without the immense support from the Tri- State region.”Read more - May 7, 2015
Branson Air Launches Service to Branson, New Orleans & Cancun
May 7, 2015 — CVG is pleased to announce the arrival of Branson AirExpress operated by Orange Air with service to Branson, New Orleans & Cancun. Flights will operate in each market three days per week Branson AirExpress operated by Orange Air announces discount flights from CVG to Branson (BKG), New Orleans (MSY), and Cancun, Mexico (CUN). A round trip purchase is required for the flights to/from Cancun, Mexico. Discount flights to these three cities are available for purchase now at FlyBranson.com or BransonAirExpress.com. “We are excited about our partnership with Branson AirExpress and the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky Airport.” said Jeff Stern, President for Orange Air. “To celebrate our inaugural into Cincinnati, flights are available for purchase now for travel in the month of May on all routes including Cancun starting as low as $99 including all taxes and fees\. Flights are available for purchase June through December at great discount rates as well. We want our customers to understand our tremendous product and everyday great low rates. We see a need in all of our cities that it not being filled by other carriers,” stated Stern. "We are pleased to welcome Branson Air Express operated by Orange Air to our family of carriers at CVG," said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. "Branson Air Express operated by Orange Air is another new low fare option for our passengers. Branson, Missouri will become the 57th nonstop destination served from CVG," said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. Book flights today at BransonAirExpress.com or by calling 1-888-FLY-BKG1. \Fare Rules: Flights are public charters on FlyBranson Travel dba Branson AirExpress operated by Orange Air. Advertised public charter fares require a round trip purchase, and include all taxes. These fares are capacity controlled and may not be available on all seats on all flights. The quoted charter price includes charter air transportation for the Charter Flight booked through BransonAirExpress.com or through the toll free Reservations Department at 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-859-2541). Additional fees apply for checked baggage. Dates of the advertised flights are subject to change in accordance with regulatory requirements. See website for details. PC 15-022.Read more - Apr 15, 2015
CVG Website Wins Website of the Year
April 15, 2015 – CVGairport.com, designed by US Digital Partners in conjunction with Hyperquake, has earned top billing in the aviation category of Sitefinity's 2015 Website of the Year Awards.More than 40 organizations were nominated for website creativity, design, user experience, functionality and overall presentation. After narrowing the field, voting was opened up to the community at large.“On behalf of Progress, I would like to congratulate the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as a 2014 Telerik Sitefinity Website of the Year winner,” said Martin Kirov, Vice President, Sitefinity, Progress. “Without exception, all of the winning companies have proven their dedication to creating a sophisticated and engaging web presence with the help of Sitefinity CMS.”“Customer service is a top priority at CVG and we are honored to receive the website of the year award,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman.Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, added “We strive to stay on the cutting edge to give our passengers the best possible travel experience. We are proud of our new website and our partnership with US Digital Partners and Hyperquake.”The awards honor the best websites developed using the Sitefinity Content Management System during 2014 in 16 categories: Automotive, Aviation, Consumer Goods, Ecommerce, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Non-Profit, Sports, Tourism, Associations, Best Design and Multisite.Read more - Apr 13, 2015
First Honor Flight of 2015 Features 72 Veterans
April 13, 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 April 14 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 April 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,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman.A total of 150 people will be on the US Airways 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. The upcoming dates are: May 19, August 18, September 22 and October 20. The September 22 trip will be a first all-female Honor Flight in the country.To contribute or volunteer for Honor Flight Tri-State, please visit honorflighttristate.org.Read more - Apr 10, 2015
Allegiant Expands Service to Myrtle Beach
Services Now Runs from April 10 to Sept. 14April 10, 2015 — Allegiant Travel Company begins expanded service from the CVG to Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR). This year, seasonal service will run from April 10 – Sept. 14.In 2015 Allegiant will offer 57 total operations to Myrtle Beach, an increase from 22 operations in 2014. Flights to Myrtle Beach will be offered twice a week in April, May and September. Passengers can fly to Myrtle Beach on Allegiant three times per week in June, July and August. Flights and travel related products can be purchased at Allegiant.com.This expansion represents a 159% YOY increase in flight capacity to Myrtle Beach on Allegiant.“As one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 16 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity from CVG to Myrtle Beach,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights to two destinations. In 2015, Allegiant will offer 34 weekly flights to nine destinations.”“We are proud to see Allegiant continually expand their capacity and destinations at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “The additional flights, will add almost 12,000 seats in and out of CVG, continuing our tread of increased seat capacity. This expansion would not be possible without the immense support from the Tri-State region.”Read more - Mar 16, 2015
CVG Honored at Airport Revenue News Awards
Wins Best Concession Management Team and Recognized for Best AmenitiesMarch 16, 2015 – At the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition, CVG won the Best Concession Management Team category and was recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category.Dave Kellerman and Corinne Reynolds comprise our concession management team. The award recognizes their professionalism, collaboration with business partners and understanding of the airport concession industry.“I’m proud of Dave, Corinne, our employees and tenants who work hard every day to ensure the best possible passenger experience,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “I want to personally thank our concession management team for their leadership and to our concessionaires for their efforts in our mission to provide excellent customer service to our passengers.”CVG also received recognition in the Best Amenities category. CVG was recognized in the Best Amenities category for offering free Wi-Fi, access to a common use VIP lounge, accessibility to work stations and hold room seating charging stations, our meeting and greeting area and offering a full service bank with foreign exchange.“CVG strives to be the best in the business,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Board Chairman. “We are honored to win for Best Concession Management Team and be recognized for Best Amenities from Airport Revenue News.Airport Revenue News is a multi-channel media resource providing timely coverage and expert perspective on the issues impacting companies doing business in airports. Through its publications and conferences, ARN connects the airport business community with targeted information and access to opportunities in food and beverage, retail, development, duty-free and passenger services.Read more - Mar 11, 2015
CVG Wins Again — Best Regional Airport 5 Years in a Row
March 11, 2015 — CVG has once again achieved a distinctive global honor, receiving the Skytrax World Airport Award for the Best Regional Airport in North America for the fifth consecutive year.“We, at CVG, are very pleased to have now received the Skytrax World Airport Award for the fifth year in a row,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “The World Airport Awards are a global recognition for CVG. This award recognizes the hard working professionals who serve our passengers daily with high quality customer service and a positive traveling experience.”Edward Plaisted of Skytrax commented, “The World Airport Awards have become the most quality accolades for the world airport industry, and are regarded as the global benchmark of airport excellence.”Skytrax, an independent, London-based air transport research organization, surveyed airline customers from different countries during the survey period in 2014 and 2015 (completed in February 2015). The survey covered airports worldwide and evaluates traveler experiences across 39 different airport service and product, key performance indicators - from check-in, arrivals, transfers, shopping, security and immigration through departure at the gate. The results are based on unsolicited, customer-survey responses, with no subscription or membership required for an airport to be included.“Receiving this prestigious award five years in a row exemplifies a proven track record of excellence,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “This would not be possible without tremendous support from the entire CVG team, including our airline and business partners. We have an extremely talented, hard-working and dedicated work force at CVG which makes this award possible. I am proud of our CVG community who always goes above and beyond to take the best care our passengers.”CVG is the leading airport in a three-state region that includes Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Airlines at CVG currently offer approximately 165 daily departures to 57 nonstop locations including 38 of the top 40 U.S. markets. Half of the U.S. population is within an hour's flight of CVG.Read more - Feb 24, 2015
New Service to Austin & Savannah-Hilton Head
Feb. 24, 20145 — Allegiant Travel Company announces expanded service from the CVG to Austin, TX (AUS) and Savannah, GA (SAV).Allegiant will offer seasonal service to Savannah/Hilton Head starting on May 8 with flights operating on Monday and Friday. Allegiant will offer seasonal service to Austin starting June 4 with flights operating on Thursday and Sunday.“As one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 15 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity to include Austin and Savannah,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights. With the new markets announced today, Allegiant will offer over 30 weekly flights to 11 destinations.”“Allegiant is pleased to once again be expanding in CVG,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “We know both Hilton Head and Austin are popular destinations for local travelers, and we’re excited to become Cincinnati’s go-to airline for vacation travel.”“We are proud Allegiant is expanding two of our most popular destinations to now offer nonstop low cost, vacation centered service,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport. “The additional flights, will add over 1,300 seats in and out of CVG weekly, continuing our trend of increased seat capacity. This expansion would not be possible without the immense support from the Tri-State region.”Read more - Feb 23, 2015
Frontier Adds Service to Ft. Myers & Atlanta
Doubles service to Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando & VegasFeb. 23, 2015 — Frontier Airlines announces new daily direct service to Fort Myers, FL (RSW) and Atlanta, GA (ATL). In addition, service to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) will increase from three times per week to seven times per week; service to Orlando (MCO) will increase from four times per week to seven flights per week; service to Las Vegas (LAS) will increase from one flight per day to two times per day.Frontier will continue offering daily service to Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier will continue to offer service to Washington, DC - Dulles (IAD). Frontier also operates flights to Cancun (CUN) and Punta Cana (PUJ). These new service additions will go into effect on April 30 and will have an estimated $75 million economic impact to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region.“We are pleased to announce new low fare nonstop service from Cincinnati to Atlanta and Fort Myers, making these two destinations more accessible and affordable for travelers in the Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana region,” said Frontier Airlines Senior Vice President of Commercial, Daniel Shurz. “Our customers in Cincinnati have overwhelmingly embraced our Low Fares Done Right philosophy of bringing reliable service and reasonably priced options illustrating how low fares can stimulate demand and new flights.”This new service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will operate on a 138-seat Airbus A319 aircraft. At FlyFrontier.com, customers can always choose from either of Frontier's fare options - Classic Plus or Economy. Classic Plus is a fully refundable fare that includes amenities like no change fees, a carry-on bag, one checked bag, and STRETCH seating. With Frontier's Economy fares, customers can pay our lowest fares and add-on the services they want - like selecting a seat assignment, a carry-on bag, and checked bags.“This is a truly remarkable day at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Frontier was the first low cost carrier to begin service at CVG in May 2013 with one daily flight to Denver. In less than two years, Frontier will offer 61 flights per week to 11 destinations. With this announcement, Frontier will increase from 32 flights to 61 flights and will increase its weekly seats from 4,500 to 8,500.”“This is just another example of the success for Frontier Airlines,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “This addition further expands CVG's low cost carrier foot print and enhances our ability to provide a variety of options to customers in the Tri-State region. With this addition, low cost carriers will account for 17% of our flight operation in the second quarter 2015. This success would not be possible without the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”As part of the celebration of new and expanded air service and a thank you to the strong support shown from the community, Frontier will have a “cash cube” on site filled with Frontier's Flying Bucks. Participating contestants will be emailed a voucher worth the Flying Bucks collected. If you are interested in participating, please arrive at the airport at 10 am.Frontier Announcement Highlights Frontier announces new daily service to Fort Myers to start on April 30 Flight to Fort Myers will depart CVG at 2:20 pm and arrive in Fort Myers at 4:40 pm Flight from Fort Myers to CVG will depart at 5:25 pm and arrive at 7:45 pm Frontier announces new daily service to Atlanta to start on April 30 Flight to Atlanta will depart CVG at 6:00 am and arrive in Atlanta at 7:30 am Flight from Atlanta to CVG will depart at 8:10 am and arrive at 9:35 am Frontier will increase service to Fort Lauderdale from three flights per week to seven Frontier will increase service to Orlando from four flights per week to seven Frontier will increase service to Las Vegas from seven flights per week to fourteen flights per week (one flight per day to two flights per day) Frontier will maintain offering flights to Washington, DC - Dulles, three times per week Frontier will maintain offering daily flights to Denver Frontier will maintain offering daily flights to Dallas-Ft. Worth Frontier will continue to offer service to Washington, DC - Dulles Frontier will operate 138 seat A319 for flights to Fort Myers, Atlanta, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Denver and Dallas-Ft. Worth Frontier will operate 168 seat A320 for flights to Washington, DC - Dulles Seat capacity will increase from 4,500 seats to 8,500 seats per week Flights will increase from 32 flights to 61 flights per weekRead more