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Rising high: Our new terminal’s parking facility takes shape

If you’ve driven past John Glenn Columbus International Airport lately, you’ve likely noticed a massive shift in the skyline. Cranes are raised, engines are humming, and steel supports are officially reaching for the sky. To the south of International Gateway, the new terminal and elevated roadway are taking shape. To the north, we are seeing progress moving on our new parking garage – a cornerstone of CMH Next, our new

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Montreal: Where Europe meets North America

Cobblestone streets. Cathedral bells. Café tables tucked beneath glowing string lights. Montreal feels like a transatlantic escape — without crossing the ocean.  As the largest city in Québec, it blends French charm with North American energy. It’s historic and modern, artistic and athletic, refined, and just a little rebellious. And beginning May 1, it’s nonstop from Columbus.  Whether you’re craving culture, cuisine, or using it as a steppingstone to somewhere even farther, Montreal delivers with style.  CMH to YUL:

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Los Angeles: Where palm trees meet possibility 

Sunlight spills across the Pacific, palm trees sway like they’ve never rushed a day in their lives, and somewhere in the distance, a studio lot hums with quiet ambition. Los Angeles is part beach town, part creative capital, part culinary playground — and now, it’s easier than ever to get there from Columbus.  Whether you’re chasing sunshine, showbiz, or a simple change of scenery, LA delivers in widescreen.  CMH to LAX: Getting there from Columbus Flight

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More nonstops than ever before  

The departures board has been busy lately.  New cities. New routes. New reasons to finally take that trip you’ve been talking about.  From coastlines to cobblestones, sunshine to skyline views, Columbus now offers 55+ nonstop destinations — more opportunities than ever to explore, reconnect, recharge, and roam.  The map just keeps expanding.  The newest additions Here’s a look at some of the latest nonstop destinations added from Columbus airports:  Los Angeles, California Served nonstop by American Airlines

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New York City: 20 ways to say yes

Bright lights. Broadway marquees. Yellow taxis weaving through the rhythm of it all. New York City doesn’t whisper. It pulses. It performs. It reinvents itself daily.  And from Columbus? You have options. About 20 daily nonstop options.   Whether it’s a day trip for meetings, a long weekend of museums and matinees, or a spontaneous “why not?” getaway, getting to NYC is less complicated than you think.  CMH to NYC: Getting there from Columbus Flight

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Every January, organizations across the country recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month to spread the word about these crimes that often go unseen yet happen every day, even in our own communities. Human trafficking affects millions of people worldwide. Victims may be forced into prostitution, domestic servitude, or other forms of labor exploitation. Perpetrators frequently use roads, railways, waterways, and airports to move victims from place to place. That means airport

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Gateway to the arts: Showcasing the power of accessible creativity

Travelers passing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport can experience more than just the journey ahead; they can discover the creative spirit of Ohio, too. Located on the ticketing level, Gateway to the Arts is a rotating gallery space featuring the work of talented local artists through a partnership between the Ohio Art League (OAL) and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Every two months, a new collection of artwork is

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Morning flight fuel-ups

CMH’s best-kept breakfast secrets. Unless you’re an exceptionally organized person, breakfast before a morning flight too often looks like a stale granola bar and maybe a slurp of lukewarm coffee on the way out the door. Because friends don’t let friends fly hangry, we’ve put together this list of perfect brekkie spots at CMH! Coffee, coffee, buzz, buzz, buzz In addition to all the espresso your heart can handle, Starbucks

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Prioritizing well-being: Flying through Columbus airports on World Mental Health Day

Today, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. At John Glenn Columbus International Airport, we believe that a smooth journey extends beyond efficient check-ins and on-time departures; it encompasses your overall wellbeing from the moment you arrive until you reach your destination. Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but we also recognize that for some, the

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Oink on the move: Rickenbacker tops nation in swine exports

Premium pigs take flight from LCK At the end of 2023, Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) topped the ranks at #1 in the nation for swine exports—and 2025 is already shaping up to be another busy year. So far, the airport has sent out multiple flights carrying nearly 3,000 pigs, with more exports anticipated later this fall. But these aren’t your average farm pigs. “These are premium genetic livestock from PIC—the

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