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- Mar 4, 2014
Allegiant Increases Service by 150 Percent
Introductory fares to Myrtle Beach and Tampa/St. Pete $59 One-WayMarch 4, 2014 – Allegiant Travel Company announces additional service to Tampa/St.Petersburg, Myrtle Beach, and expanded service to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda.Within 30 days of launching flights at CVG, Allegiant is expanding service by 150%, increasing from four flights per week to ten flights per week. Allegiant launched in February with two flights per week to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda and two flights per week to Orlando/Sanford.“We are excited to have Allegiant expand service aggressively at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, CVG CEO. Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson lll, Incoming Kenton County Airport Board Chairman added, “This is a great day for CVG and an even better day for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community, more flights at a lower cost is a win-win for everyone. I would like to personally thank Allegiant for making a decision to expand by 150% at CVG.” McGraw continued, “The expanded service is a show of significant support from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community is excited about Allegiant joining the family of carriers at CVG.”Allegiant’s 166-seat MD-82 will fly two-day-a-week service from CVG to Tampa/St.Pete on Thursdays and Sundays starting on May 15, while flying seasonally to Myrtle Beach on Mondays and Fridays starting May 30 and ending Aug. 11. Passengers can now travel to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting on May 1. Service to Orlando/Sanford will remain on Mondays and Fridays. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.“We are thrilled to further expand our low-cost air travel product within Cincinnati to include Tampa Bay and Myrtle Beach,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President and COO. “We have been operating for less than a month in Cincinnati and the community has already embraced our ultra-low-cost travel offerings. We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to these brand new destinations and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together.”Introductory fares to Myrtle Beach and Tampa/St. Pete start at $59 one-way. About the $59\ one-way fares: Seats are limited. Price includes taxes and fees. Fares are one-way and not available on all flights. Must be purchased by March 11 for travel by Aug.12. Price reflects debit card discount; credit card price higher. For baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com. Additional restrictions may apply.Check allegiant.com for the most up to date flight informationFt.Myers / Punta Gorda\\ Flights operates on Tuesday and Saturday starting 5/3Ft.Myers / Punta Gorda\\ Flights operate on Monday and FridayTampa / St.Pete\\ Flights operate on Thursday and SundayMyrtle Beach\\ Flights operate seasonally on Monday and FridayOrlando\\ Flights operates on Wednesday and SaturdayRead more - Feb 14, 2014
Allegiant Launches Service to Ft.Myers / Punta Gorda
Feb. 14, 2014 – Allegiant Travel Company launches their inaugural service from CVG to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda today.“We are eager to launch another destination on Allegiant from CVG,” said Candace McGraw, CVG’s chief executive officer. “Our passengers want to go to Florida especially this time of year and now they can choose between Orlando and Punta Gorda on Allegiant, a vacation centered low-cost carrier option.”Allegiant’s 166-seat MD-82 will fly two-day-a-week service from CVG to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda (PGD) on Monday and Friday. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.“We are proud to bring relief from the cold to the sun-seeking travelers of Cincinnati,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. “We are confident the Cincinnati community will embrace our convenient, nonstop flights to Punta Gorda and our ultra-low fares."On Wednesday, Allegiant launched service from CVG to the Orlando/Sanford Airport (SFB). Both inaugural flights on Allegiant were sold out. This is a strong sign that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community is excited about Allegiant joining the family of carriers at CVG.Allegiant Flight Information\------------------------------\ Flights operate on Monday and FridayRead more - Feb 12, 2014
Allegiant and Frontier Launch New Service from CVG
Feb. 12, 2014 — Allegiant Travel Company launches their inaugural service from CVG to Orlando/Sanford, FL. Also today Frontier expands their service to Trenton, NJ.“We are honored to welcome the Allegiant Travel Company as the ninth airline to our family of carriers at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Our passengers want to go to Florida and now they have a vacation centered low-cost carrier option.”Allegiant’s 166-seat MD-82 will fly two-day-a-week service from CVG to Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday and two-day-a-week service from CVG to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda on Monday and Friday. The service to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda begins on Friday. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.“We are proud to bring relief from the cold to the sun-seeking travelers of Cincinnati,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. “We are confident the Cincinnati community will embrace our convenient, nonstop flights to Orlando and our ultra-low fares." In addition, Frontier is expanding their service from CVG to Trenton today. Frontier launched their service from CVG to Denver last May. Frontier has already announced expanded service to Denver starting in April 2014."We are excited Frontier is adding its second destination from CVG with the new nonstop service to Trenton. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community has strongly embraced Frontier,” said Candace McGraw. “We are proud to bring another new convenient low cost option to our business and leisure passengers."Frontier Airlines is a low-cost airline that operates from a primary hub at Denver International Airport. This new service will operate on spacious 138-seat Airbus 319 aircraft, which offer more customer amenities. Flights on Frontier from CVG can be booked at FlyFrontier.com.“This is a great day for us at Frontier as we provide passengers in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region a convenient, low-fare option now to the east and west,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier's senior vice president, commercial.Allegiant Flight Information----------------------------\ Flight operates on Wednesday and SaturdayFrontier Flight Information---------------------------\ Flight operates on Monday, Wednesday, FridayRead more - Jan 23, 2014
CVG Experiences Year-Over-Year Growth
Largest Increase in Four Years for Local Traffic------------------------------------------------Cargo Tonnage Also On the RiseJan. 23, 2014 – Local origin and destination (O&D) passengers using Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) yielded an increase for nine out of twelve months during 2013.Local passengers for the month of December improved 13% as compared to 2012. This is the largest year-over-year monthly improvement since December 2009. Overall, CVG finished 2013 with 2.8% increase in local passengers compared to 2012. Over 2.1 million passengers originated travel from CVG. Year-end results are a key indicator of increasingly positive momentum for the region’s largest commercial airport.In total, the 2.8% YOY local passenger growth is a result of more than 59,000 new passengers. The arrival of Frontier Airlines, Ultimate Air Shuttle, expansion of US Air and improved schedules from Delta that focused on local passengers drove the improvement. Charter traffic was up significantly as a result of enhanced leisure travel options provided by Vacation Express.“All of the passenger, cargo and revenue metrics are moving in the right direction and showing a very positive story of reinvention at CVG,” said James Huff, chairman of the Kenton County Airport Board.“We have invested in serving the local traveling public and those investments are paying off,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG. “We’ve placed an emphasis on diversifying our carriers and our routes and it has made our airport very appealing to the region’s travelers. The airport’s long-term success is directly connected to growing our local passenger base.”In 2012, CVG made an investment in the remodeling of Concourse A. After being in operation for the duration of 2013, the carriers in Concourse A experienced a 12% growth in YOY O&D passengers.CVG has also experienced growth in its cargo traffic. Buoyed by DHL’s growing presence at the airport, cargo increased approximately 9% year-over-year. Based on a review of the top 20 U.S. Airports ranked by total cargo tonnage through Airports Council International, CVG has the largest growth rate with a 9% improvement for 12 months ending November 2013. CVG currently ranks at the 10th largest airport for the U.S. for total tonnage.“The increase in cargo helps CVG keep its landing fees stable, which is attractive to prospective carriers” said McGraw. “As a result of prudent financial planning, a large portion of debt will be retired in March 2014. This has allowed us to reduce landing fees by approximately 30% in 2014 and 2015 further improving CVG’s ability to recruit new carriers to CVG.”CVG continues to be the premier airport in the Tri-State region, offering more than 170 peak day departures to 47 non-stop cities — more than any other airport in the region — and the only airport in the three states with direct service to Europe. Allegiant launches nonstop service on Feb. 12 to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) and on Feb. 14 to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).“One of the most powerful reasons we are growing is because of the outstanding customer service passengers receive at CVG,” she said. “The CVG community recognizes it is serving its family, friends and neighbors on a daily basis and you can count on our employees to turn on the Midwestern charm that has led our airport to be named Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years.”Read more - Jan 16, 2014
ArtsWave Presents at CVG
Jan. 16, 2014 — ArtsWave has partnered with CVG to present free performances from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky arts groups. These performances will take place throughout CVG, from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.The first event will take place on Jan. 16. and include: Pones Inc. — creating site-specific performances through a fusion of movement and dance with other art forms. Pones Inc.’s interactive and accessible performances have been seen in over 30 Greater Cincinnati locations, as well as Indianapolis and Chicago. If you’re traveling, look for them in the tram/moving sidewalk area. Nat Chaitkin’s Bach & Boombox shows that all good music is made the same way. Come hear what Bach and James Brown had in common! Nat plays classical cello, and compares classical pieces to recordings by the Beastie Boys, Miles Davis and many others. Bring your iPod. He wants to hear your favorites too! Nat will be performing in the Main Terminal.Both of these performance groups encourage audience interaction and participation, with the hopes of engaging travelers on their way into and out of the region. Pones, Inc is slated to perform at many future ArtsWave Presents at CVG events. Other performance groups and events will change each month. Future performance include: Feb. 20, March 20, April 17,May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec 18.”CVG is proud of the strong arts heritage that our region has to offer,” said Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG. “This partnership gives us an opportunity to showcase some of that heritage and provides a great surprise and delight for our passengers.”“We are very excited to be able to connect some of our region’s great arts organizations with CVG, affording both locals and travelers an opportunity to enjoy a small taste of the incredible arts offerings available in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky,” said Alecia Kintner, President and COO of ArtsWave.About ArtsWave--------------With the help of tens of thousands of individual donors, ArtsWave provides support to more than 100 arts organizations that make the Greater Cincinnati region an amazing place to live. The first and largest united arts fund in the country, ArtsWave contributors invested over $11.5 million in the region in 2013. The arts create benefits like attractive, lively neighborhoods and a population that comes together to share ideas and experiences.About CVG---------Get here. Get there. Get home. Airline partners at CVG offer passengers more non-stop flights than any other airport in the region, including direct international service to Paris, Toronto and Cancun. Book your next flight now at CVGairport.com, where low fares are updated daily. CVG is home to DHL’s North America hub. CVG has been rated the Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years by SkyTrax, an independent, London-based air transport research organization. In 2011, CVG became the first airport in the country to receive Safety Act Designation and Certification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), giving the airport the highest level of protections under the Act.Read more - Dec 18, 2013
Holiday Happenings and Travel Tips at CVG
Dec. 18, 2013 — CVG is getting ready for the Holiday travel season offering passengers entertainment and travel tips to get you to your destination faster.The TSA Pre-Check lane has expanded for those passengers who have already enrolled. CVG was the first airport in Ohio and Kentucky to offer TSA Pre-Check . Information about TSA Pre-Check can be found at TSA.gov. If you are signed up for TSA Pre-Check , remember that you do no need to remove your shoes, jacket or lap-top – speeding you through security.Santa will start his worldwide journey at CVG. Look for Santa walking around the Terminal and Concourses and stop by to get a candy cane on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Students from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati will be providing some holiday music in Concourse B from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Dec. 19.Have some last minute shopping? CVG has you covered offering a number of options for a great gift including Graeter’s Ice Cream and candies, Natalie’s Candy Jar, Brooks Brothers and Massage Bar. You can also pick up a gift card from most of our retailers.Gift wrapping will be available by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State on Dec. 19 & 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 21 & 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Concourse B Food Court. Honor Flight Tri-State would welcome all donations to support sending veterans to their memorials in Washington, DC.Preparing For Your Trip-----------------------Book your trip as early as possible and take advantage of great holiday fares. You can always find fare deals on our web-site at CVGairport.com.Save time and money when you park at one of CVG's three on-airport parking facilities. Visit CVGairport.com/save for a $6/day parking special at CVG ValuPark. CVG gets you from our long-term parking lot to the terminal in 4 minutes or less.Our 160 volunteer Airport Ambassadors will be out in the Terminal and Concourses to answer questions and help with any questions for our passengers traveling for the holidays. Look for the Airport Ambassadors at the Information Booths located in Concourses A and B plus Baggage Claim.“Helping passengers find their gate, a place to eat or that last minute gift is very rewarding,” said Charlie Yancey, Airport Ambassador. “I have volunteered at CVG for over 15 years, and still enjoy coming to work every day — to improve at least one person's trip is thanks in itself.”Before Leaving Home-------------------To save time checking-in at the airport, print your boarding pass, select your seat and check your bag on-line from the comfort of your home. You can also check the status of your flight at CVGairport.com.Familiarize yourself with passenger and baggage security procedures at TSA.gov.Follow CVG on Twitter: @CVGairport. During the holiday season, CVG will continue to post travel tips, weather information and promotions to assist travelers.At the Airport--------------During the busier holiday travel season it is recommended that passengers arrive early to have adequate time to check baggage and move through security.Look for our Airport Customer Service Representatives wearing the yellow jackets/vests located from curbside to security ready to answer your questions and help get you to your gate faster.Traveling with children or just need a little extra time, follow the signs for the family assisted security lane where benches and tables are available to assist passengers.Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.Security Tips-------------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.Weapons may not be carried aboard the aircraft. This includes replicas, toy weapons and anything that can be mistaken for a weapon. Check TSA.gov for a list of approved checked items.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.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.Read more - Dec 17, 2013
Frontier Announces More Flights to Denver
Dec. 17, 2013 — Frontier Airlines today announced the expansion of its nonstop service from CVG to Denver. The expanded service will begin in May with the addition of two new weekly flights growing to a total of 11 weekly flights by August.Frontier first began service from CVG in May of 2013 becoming the first low cost carrier to serve CVG since 1998. In October of this year, Frontier announced it was adding a second destination from CVG with three flights a week to Trenton Mercer Airport in Ewing, New Jersey beginning February 12th.“The addition of a second flight four days a week to Denver combined with the previously announced new service to New Jersey speaks to the strong response Frontier has received by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community” says Candace S. McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG.“Frontier flights have operated with a load factor on average that is above 90% since they started service last May. We are excited about the new opportunity this expanded schedule gives to the travelers in our region.”When fully implemented, the new expanded schedule will offer two flights a day on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and one flight a day on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Both departure times will offer customers convenient flight connections from Denver to 19 destinations. Flights will operate on a spacious 168-seat Airbus 320 or 138-seat Airbus aircraft, which offer more customer amenities. Flights on Frontier Airlines from CVG can be booked at FlyFrontier.com.“This is a great day for consumers as we increase frequency of Frontier service between CVG and Denver, providing even more choices for residents in the Cincinnati area to fly to both the east and west coasts,” said Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s senior vice president, commercial. “Customers will find the guaranteed best value when they book at FlyFrontier.com, where we offer more choice, more perks, and more savings.”“We thank Frontier for expanding service at CVG” said Jim Huff, CVG Board Chairman. “This is an important step in adding flights for the passengers in our region.”Frontier flight times will offer departures from CVG in both morning and afternoon time slots. The schedule will expand from the current six weekly flights to eight in May, 10 weekly flights in June and July then 11 weekly flights starting in August.From CVG to DenverFrom Denver to CVGAbout FrontierCurrently in its 20th year of operations, Frontier offers ultra low fares with customer choices to more than 75 destinations in the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The airline employs more than 3,800 aviation professionals, operating from its hub at Denver International Airport. For in-depth information on Frontier Airlines and to book tickets, visit FlyFrontier.comAbout CVGGet here. Get there. Get home. Airline partners at CVG offer passengers more non-stop flights than any other airport in the region, including direct international service to Paris, Toronto and Cancun. Book your next flight now at www.cvgairport.com, where low fares are updated daily. Follow CVG on Facebook (flyCVG) and Twitter @cvgairport. CVG is home to DHL’s North America hub. CVG has been rated the Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years by SkyTrax, an independent, London-based air transport research organization. In 2011, CVG became the first airport in the country to receive both Designation and Certification from the Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act, giving the airport the highest level of protection under the Act.Read more - Dec 9, 2013
Get the Scoop: Graeters Ice Cream Expands at CVG
Dec. 9, 2013 — Passengers traveling through CVG can now grab ice cream or pastries in two locations.The Cincinnati ice-cream maker has opened a second kiosk in Concourse B and will serve up its signature flavor black raspberry chip and several others to those departing, arriving or connecting through CVG. In April 2013, CVG became the first and only airport in the world offering Graeter’s ice cream, candy and bakery products.For the opening day, passengers will be able to spin the “chip wheel” for Graeter’s branded merchandise and prizes including free ice cream.“This really fits with our goal of making CVG a reflection of its community,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of the airport. “We are grateful Graeter’s opened a first location at CVG and we are thrilled they are opening a second location. This shows the excitement our passengers have for Graeter’s."The original Graeter’s kiosk is located in Concourse A near Gate 12 and the new Graeter’s kiosk is located in Concourse B near Gate 10.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. To learn more visit Graeters.com.Read more - Dec 6, 2013
Funway Runway: A New Play Area at CVG
Dec. 6, 2013 — Families traveling through CVG now have the opportunity to entertain themselves in the new “Funway Runway” play area located in the Food Court Seating area of Concourse B.CVG has partnered with The CTM Group Inc. to develop the latest in children’s play areas. This new development provides entertainment for the whole family. The room features an interactive floor equipped with MotionAware technology, which “comes to life” and reacts when human movement is detected. By interacting with the projected images, people activate animations, trigger sounds, play games or interact with content applications in an exciting and memorable way. There are touch screen monitors with educational and fun games for the younger members of the family and individual rides for all ages.“With the airport industry focusing on customer services and improving the flying experience for families, we developed a new play area concept with this motivation in mind” said Tom Coco, CEO at CTM Group Inc. “Our focus is to bring cutting edge technology to entertain the entire family while creating a room that highlights the local market. At the same time, we look to build relationships with local businesses through our marketing program.”The CTM Group is installing their first to market “iReality” ride which incorporates augmented reality. While experiencing the thrill of four way motion, the rider watches as their face is featured as part of the ride in real time. The technology is further enhanced through “hand mapping” allowing the customer to participate in the action through simple hand movements. While all of this happens, everyone can watch the exuberance on a 55” flat screen monitor positioned above the iReality.“Passengers of all ages are important to CVG,” said Candace McGraw, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport chief executive officer. “We are excited for the ‘Funway Runway’ to complete our overall food court renovations.”The “Funway Runway” play area is designed with colorful walls that provide the back drop for gorgeous images of local landmarks and sights provided by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Located strategically near the food court, the play area provides an entertainment spot for the whole family before taking off to their next destination.About CTM---------The CTM Group is the leading owner and operator of children's rides and penny presses in the United States. Currently, the Company has coin-operated entertainment equipment located in 650 malls nationwide and more than 900 high traffic consumer locations such as theme parks, tourist destinations and souvenir shops across the U.S. as well as internationally. Visit: www.ctmgroupinc.com.About CVG---------Airline partners at CVG offer passengers more non-stop flights than any other airport in the region, including direct international service to Paris, Toronto and Cancun. Book your next flight now at www.cvgairport.com where low fares are updated daily. CVG is home to DHL’s North America hub. CVG has been rated the Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years by SkyTrax, an independent, London-based air transport research organization. In 2011, CVG became the first airport in the country to receive Safety Act Designation and Certification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), giving the airport the highest level of protections under the Act.Read more