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- Oct 18, 2013
CVG Employee Named Airport Business Top 40 Under 40
Oct. 18, 2013 — In the October issue of Airport Business, Scott Gibbons, Vice President of Administration for CVG, is recognized as a Top 40 Under 40.Scott Gibbons has been employed by CVG since 2002 and became Vice President of Administration in 2011. Prior airport jobs include director of Contract & Procurement Administration; senior manager of Contract Administration & Risk Management and risk manager. Under Scott’s leadership, CVG was the first and only airport in the country to receive SAFETY (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Act designation and certification.Candace McGraw, chief executive officer at CVG proclaims, “It is our people that make the difference at CVG. Scott is a true leader and an integral part of our organization.”Airport Business magazine is the most widely circulated and audited business publication that targets professionals who manage airports, airport-based businesses and corporate flight facilities in North America. Its 17,000 plus subscribers are critical to the safe operation of the North American air transportation system.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. 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 (DHS) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act, giving the airport the highest level of protection under the Act.Read more - Oct 15, 2013
Allegiant Expands Service to CVG
Nonstop Service to Orlando and Ft. Myers / Punta Gorda------------------------------------------------------Oct. 15, 2013 — Allegiant will bring its rapidly growing low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline to CVG. Nonstop service starts on Feb. 12 to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) and on Feb. 14 to Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).“We are pleased to add Orlando and the beaches of Southwest Florida as an affordable, convenient destination option for Cincinnati residents,” said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. “We are confident the community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Orlando and Punta Gorda and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together.”Allegiant Air'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 introductory fares from CVG are $50 to Orlando and $70 to Ft.Myers/Punta Gorda. The introductory rate is valid through Oct. 22. Tickets and vacation packages can be booked through Allegiant.com.“We are excited to add Allegiant to our family of carriers at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Orlando and Southwest Florida are popular destinations for our passengers. We are thrilled to have a vacation centered low-cost carrier to serve the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community.”James Huff, chairman of the Kenton County Airport Board, said “Allegiant gives CVG's leisure travelers an excellent opportunity to visit Orlando and Southwest Florida. It is an honor to welcome our ninth carrier to CVG.”\ Flight operates on Wednesday and Saturday\ Flight operates on Monday and FridayAbout 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 Act, giving the airport the highest level of protection under the Act.Allegiant, Travel is our deal.Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years.Read more - Oct 9, 2013
Frontier Airlines Expands Service from CVG
Oct. 9, 2014 — Frontier Airlines today announced new nonstop service from CVG to Trenton, NJ.This new service will begin Feb. 12 with flights to Trenton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Northeast is one of the more popular travel regions for our business and leisure customers.“We are proud to offer this new nonstop service to Trenton for our business and leisure passengers in the region. This gives our passengers another entry point into the Philadelphia, Newark and Allentown markets. This is another positive step in growing our local passenger base,” said Candace S. McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG.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.To celebrate this new service Frontier is offering introductory fares as low as $39 each way, available for purchase through Oct. 20, 2013 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.Kenton County Airport Board Chairman James Huff expects the additional service to be welcomed by both business and leisure passengers. “Thanks to the region's commitment to Frontier, this new flight is made possible by the early success Frontier received when they launched service to Denver in May 2013.”From CVG to Trenton-------------------From Trenton to CVG-------------------\ Flight operates on Monday, Wednesday and FridayAbout Frontier--------------Frontier Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings Inc., an airline holding company that also owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. Currently in its 20th year of operations, Frontier offers service to more than 75 destinations in the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The airline employs more than 3,900 aviation professionals, operating from its hub at Denver International Airport. For in-depth information on Frontier Airlines and to book tickets, visit FlyFrontier.com.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 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 (DHS) under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act, giving the airport the highest level of protection under the Act.Read more - Sep 26, 2013
Local Passenger and Cargo Traffic Show Steady Increases
Sept. 26, 2013 — Local passengers using CVG have been up for six straight months, a key indicator of increasingly positive momentum for the region’s largest commercial airport.The airport also has experienced year-over-year increases in its cargo traffic, as well as concession and parking revenues.For the sixth consecutive month, CVG has experienced year-over-year growth in its origin, or local, passengers. Origin passengers in July increased 6% while in August traffic increased approximately 5% compared to origin passengers in the prior year. Overall, year-to-date, origin traffic is 2.4% higher compared to 2012.“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."At the height of the airport’s passenger volume in 2005, approximately 75% of its passengers were connecting through the airport on their way to another destination, with only 25% of its passengers originating from CVG. After the merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines and flights decreased, the profile of the CVG passenger changed. In 2012, approximately 70% were local travelers coming through CVG’s front door, with connecting passengers accounting for 30% of the traffic. The percentage of local passengers is expected to increase through 2013. “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, our routes and our fares 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.”CVG has also experienced growth in its cargo traffic. Buoyed by DHL’s growing presence at the airport, cargo increased approximately 10 % year-over-year through August 2013. The increase in cargo helps CVG keep its landing fees stable, which is attractive to prospective carriers.“The airport has created an incredible partnership with DHL that has led DHL to invest $105 million in capital projects since 2009 and expand from 1,600 to 2,300 employees,” McGraw said. “Cargo accounts for about 47 percent of the airport’s landed weight. More than 90 percent of everything shipped via DHL in the Americas travels through CVG. That is a tremendous advantage for our airport.”May’s addition of Frontier Airlines and this month’s launch of Ultimate Air Shuttle are two of the more noteworthy enhancements driving up CVG’s metrics. CVG continues to be the premier airport in a three-state region, offering more than 170 daily 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.Huff said CVG’s people have played an important part as well.“One of the most powerful reasons we are growing is because of the outstanding customer service passengers receive at CVG,” he 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 - Sep 17, 2013
CVG Hosting Outreach Event for Local Businesses
Sept. 17, 2013 — The Kenton County Airport Board will host Connect at CVG on Friday, Oct. 4. This outreach and networking event helps facilitate participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and other diverse businesses in contractual opportunities at the airport.Board staff will provide an overview of its procurement process and upcoming opportunities for businesses, contractors and suppliers to do business at CVG. This will also provide CVG’s valued customers - airlines, concessions, tenants, service providers — a unique opportunity to connect with diverse businesses and suppliers.The event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 77 Comair Blvd. in Erlanger, will also include a panel discussion with representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Indiana Department of Transportation on the process of how businesses may become DBE-certified in these states.Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is a state-certified, for-profit small business that is at least 51 percent owned by individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. U.S. Department of Transportation regulations require transportation agencies that receive financial assistance from the department to establish goals for the participation of DBEs in the agency’s contracted work.“This event is part of CVG’s ongoing commitment to diversity and increasing the number of minority-owned businesses that participate in our procurement process,” said Candace McGraw, the airport’s chief executive officer. “We believe bringing people of diverse backgrounds into the CVG family will pay off with fresh ideas that make the airport a stronger member of this community.”Those who are interested in participating in the event should register at CVGairport.com/Event. Those with questions should contact the airport board’s DBE Liaison, Joe Huber, at jhuber@cvgairport.com.Read more - Sep 9, 2013
Ultimate Air Shuttle Launches Service at CVG
Sept. 9, 2013 — Ultimate Air Shuttle will launch its first flight from CVG today amid much fanfare, offering the airport’s passengers a premium option that has become very popular with the region’s business travelers.The first flight to New York City via Morristown Airport, NJ, is scheduled for takeoff at 10:45 a.m. from the Ultimate Air Shuttle Facility near the CVG Administration Building, west of the main terminal.Ultimate Air now offers four-day-a-week service from CVG. Ultimate Air’s 30-seat Dornier 328 Jet will fly Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The price for a round-trip ticket is $695 and a one way ticket is $395. These ticket prices include all applicable taxes and fees.Several dignitaries will attend today’s inaugural flight for a celebration, ribbon cutting and water cannon salute, where plumes of water will be shot over the plane, forming water arches. Water salutes are often used to mark the first or last flight of an airline, among other significant events.“This is a great day for Ultimate Air, CVG and the region’s traveling public,” said Rick Pawlak, managing director of Ultimate Air Shuttle. “This is our opportunity to expand our Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky offering and show our commitment to this region. We believe the high level of service Ultimate Air provides is a perfect match for an airport that has been named Best Regional Airport in North America three straight years.”James Huff, chairman of the Kenton County Airport Board, said “Ultimate Air brings a new business model to CVG. A public charter with VIP-level service. We know our passengers are looking for diversity when it comes to travel and this gives them something new to consider on their next trip.”Ultimate Air is a public charter. Public charters have fewer restrictions than commercial flights and come with VIP-level service. For example, Ultimate Air Shuttle provides a level of service that exceeds minimum Department of Transportation requirements, including late check in up to 15 minutes before departure, no cancellation penalty for changes made up to 24 hours in advance, concierge service for taxis and rental cars and no fees for parking, baggage and in-flight refreshments.The VIP service at CVG will include complimentary covered parking adjacent to the CVG Administration Building and quick boarding without filing through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. The Ultimate Air Shuttle Facility will include comfortable leather furniture, free Wi-Fi, cable television and free refreshments.Candace McGraw, chief executive officer at CVG, said she hopes the New York flight is just the beginning.“We know Ultimate is flying to other markets and targeting new markets and we want to be a part of any expansion that takes place,” she said. “The company’s business model is very popular and we want this partnership to grow. It benefits Ultimate, CVG and our traveling community.”Ultimate Air Shuttle will offer the following schedule from CVG: flights depart CVG on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday at 10:45 a.m. and land at the Morristown, New Jersey Airport at 12:15 p.m. Ultimate Air Shuttle will leave Morristown at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, landing at CVG at 10 a.m.On Wednesdays, the flights will depart CVG at 6:30 a.m. and land in Morristown at 8:05 a.m. The return flight leaves Morristown at 5:15 p.m. and lands at CVG at 7 p.m.Once in Morristown, travelers have the option of buying a round-trip shuttle to New York City’s Penn Station for $69.99.Round-trip tickets can be purchased at www.ultimateairshuttle.com or by calling 800-437-3931, with 24-hour phone support.Ultimate Air, which also flies out of Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, will offer ground transportation between CVG, Fountain Square and Lunken for those passengers who use both airports or want a downtown drop-off at no cost. The Mercedes Sprinter that will be used for this service is provided by Mercedes-Benz of Ft. Mitchell.Read more - Sep 4, 2013
Police Chief Picked for Top Position In International Assoc.
Sept. 4, 2013 — The police chief at CVG has been named president of the Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network, an international association of airport law enforcement agencies.Chief Kevin Murphy has been appointed president for Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network (ALEAN). ALEAN’s membership includes more than 100 U.S. airports and numerous international associate members in Canada and the United Kingdom. Many governmental law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, INTERPOL, U.S. Secret Service and federal regulatory agencies from around the world also hold adjunct membership.“I’m honored to hold this position and excited to serve an organization dedicated to the delivery of professional law enforcement and aviation security,” Murphy said. “I consider it recognition of the great work by my team and the other professionals here at CVG.”Murphy began working with CVG’s police department in 1992 and was named chief in 2005. He is a graduate of Wilmington College and is currently president of the Northern Kentucky Police Chief’s Association. Murphy is a graduate of the 201st class of the FBI National Academy, the U.S. Secret Service Dignitary Protection Class and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training School of Strategic Leadership.“We always say an airport is like a small city and Chief Murphy and his department do a tremendous job of ensuring the safety of the people who come to and from the airport,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG. “We are proud that a prestigious organization such as ALEAN has recognized what a top-notch professional he is, and I would expect him to make immediate contributions to ALEAN’s mission.”Started in 1988, ALEAN works to influence national and international policies and procedures for strengthening the safety and security of commercial aviation. The organization considers one of its most important roles to be the development and delivery of critical training programs for airport police agencies.Over the years ALEAN has played a significant role in ensuring a successful 1994 World Cup Soccer Tournament in the United States, developed a model partnership with the federal government with the National Explosives Detection Canine Program, managed the airport community’s post 9-11 law enforcement response, initiated a national aviation law enforcement benchmarking project, put in place a vital real time electronic intelligence sharing network for airport criminal investigators and an administrative information sharing network, helped local agencies develop and share model best practices programs, and assisted with the development and integration of public policy related to aviation law enforcement.Read more - Aug 19, 2013
CVG Proudly Sends off Tristate Veterans to Deserved Honors
August 19, 2013 — Seventy-one Tristate veterans and their guardians will take an Honor Flight from CVG tomorrow, destined for Washington D.C. to view memorials and participate in ceremonies that honor their service to their country.Honor Flight Tri-State is a non-profit organization with a mission is to fly World War II and Korean War veterans to their memorials in Washington, D.C. at no cost. All veterans traveling on this flight are from the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana area.The Aug. 20 flight departs at 8 a.m. and is the third from CVG this year. It will include a full day of activities, with visits to the World War II memorial, Korean War memorial, Vietnam War memorial, Iwo Jima, and the US Air Force memorial, as well as 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’d like to help send off the veterans, please come to the airport at 6 a.m. or be among the many locals welcoming them home at 10:15 p.m. later that day. Let’s make sure they know how much they are appreciated."Beginning at 6 a.m., the flight’s departure will be preceded by bag pipes from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, an Honor Guard ceremony and other special remarks near the security checkpoint.“This is the third of five honor flights this year and we are very fortunate to have a role in showing our nation’s true heroes how much their community appreciates their service to our country,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer at CVG. “We want to do everything we can on our end to make sure this is a day these brave men and women never forget.”The next two Honor Flights are Sept 17 and Oct. 22. To contribute or volunteer for Honor Flight Tri-State, please visit HonorFlightTristate.org.Read more - Aug 15, 2013
London Police Paint CVG
August 15, 2013 — Renowned street artists The London Police will spend the next two days creating a classic work of art to be admired by passengers at CVG.The artistic duo, known for their LADs characters (black-and-white smiley-faced characters with over-sized features) will paint live in the CVG ticketing area Thursday afternoon and Friday. Their performance is open to the public. Their creations will later adorn the walls of the airport’s fast-pass hallway, which is an underground connection between the terminal and parking garage.“This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase true performance artists and their pop art to our guests, both present and future,” said Candace McGraw, CVG’s chief executive officer. “We are extremely excited for this joint venture and to begin incorporating talented artists, both local and world-renowned, at our award-winning airport.“We want CVG to be a place of interest for our passengers, not just a building to walk through. We’ve spent the past few years creating a unique experience at CVG, from offering state-of-the-art amenities and unique concessions to featuring local and internationally known photographs, music and art. Our efforts have yielded many positive comments from our passengers, and we expect The London Police to add to that buzz.”The London Police were created in 1998 with the goal of both traveling and creating black-and-white public street art. While different “policemen” have come and gone, the concept remains and works of art by The London Police now grace the streets and galleries of 35 different countries.The performance artists are in the region as guests of BLDG, a creative firm based in Covington. They’ve spent the week painting their iconic art throughout the region. They’ve billed it as “The Second Coming,” as they last painted their way through town in 2010.Read more