Nonstop to San Diego and Kansas City.

Southwest launching new nonstop service to San Diego and Kansas City

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus travelers are gaining nonstop access to two new destinations from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) as Southwest Airlines adds service to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) next summer. San Diego and Kansas City are among the top destinations for Columbus travelers. Weekly service for both destinations begins in June and is available to book at Southwest.com. “Two of the

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Delta Air Lines departing CMH

Delta Air Lines launching nonstop service from CMH to Salt Lake City

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) is pleased to announce the return of Delta Air Lines’ nonstop service from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Daily service begins June 7, 2024 aboard a 160-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Salt Lake City is a key route connecting Columbus travelers with business opportunities and leisure activities, from scenic winter sports to its vibrant

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Breeze Airways sits at gate C49 prior to departure from CMH Airport.

Breeze Adding New Nonstop Route to Fort Myers from Columbus

Columbus, OH – Breeze Airways, the newest, nicest domestic low-fare airline, announced today that it will be adding new winter and spring seasonal service to Fort Myers, FL, from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The route will begin November 16, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays with fares starting from just $59* one way, if purchased by July 24, 2023. From Columbus, OH to:  From Columbus, Breeze also offers

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Portrait of Fabio Spino, Columbus Regional Airport Authority finance leader

Columbus Regional Airport Authority welcomes new finance leader

COLUMBUS, OH – Fabio Spino has joined the leadership team at the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) as its CFO. Spino comes to CRAA from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Richmond, Virginia, where he was the Senior Vice President and CFO. Prior to that, Spino was the Executive Vice President and CFO of the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust which manages Tulsa International Airport and the Tulsa Riverside Airport

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delta air lines landing at John Glenn CMH

Columbus airports expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels as summer travel heats up

COLUMBUS, OH – For the first time since the start of the pandemic, summer air travel volumes are expected to surpass the record-breaking 2019 at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal (LCK). The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) is projecting around one million scheduled departing airline seats between June 1 – July 31, 2023 compared to 996,000 during the same time period in 2019. The

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Sun Country Airlines Water Cannon at John Glenn International Airport

Sun Country Airlines’ inaugural flight takes off from John Glenn International

COLUMBUS, OH – The newest air service option for Columbus travelers has taken off. Sun Country Airlines’ first scheduled flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) departed for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Thursday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Sun Country will operate twice weekly seasonal flights to Minneapolis through November 20. Minneapolis is among the top 20 markets for Columbus travelers, offering world-class attractions, museums, lakes, parks,

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Group of people walking the runway at John Glenn International Airport 5k event

John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk returns for fifth year 

COLUMBUS, OH – The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk returns for the fifth year on Saturday, September 16. Registration is now open for this popular community event giving participants rare access to the airport runway while raising funds for an important cause. Proceeds from the Runway 5K benefit Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit

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Breeze airways water cannon salute during CMH-SNA launch.

Breeze Airways’ inaugural flight to Orange County, CA takes off from CMH

COLUMBUS, OH – On March 29, 2023, Breeze Airways’ new nonstop service to John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA officially launched from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The inaugural flight to Orange County, which serves the greater Los Angeles area, expands west coast access for Columbus travelers as the airline continues to grow. Breeze Airways will offer service to eight destinations from CMH this spring and summer

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Delta Air Lines departing CMH

Airport authority shares tips for Columbus travelers flying for spring break

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is expecting its busiest spring break season since 2019, with travel volumes expected to reach near pre-pandemic levels at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal (LCK). The latest available data indicates 2023 is off to a strong start with the first eight weeks representing 97% of 2019 enplanement levels. That trend is expected to continue through spring

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