Press release - John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports

John Glenn International Airport terminal art installations at CMH

2022 brought growth, new opportunities for aviation in Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) continued its upward momentum in 2022 with an estimated 7.75 million passengers traveling through John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal (LCK), a 27% increase over 2021 representing 87% of 2019’s record-breaking passenger activity. Passenger air service also grew with CMH and LCK now offering nonstop flights to 50 destinations, more than prior to the pandemic. New routes

Festive holiday tree in the main terminal of John Glenn International Airport.

Christmas holiday season brings thousands of travelers to Columbus airports

COLUMBUS, OH – Ahead of the busy Christmas travel period, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority is projecting nearly 180,000 scheduled airline seats departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) between Tuesday, December 20 and Monday, January 2. Busiest travel days Scheduled departing airline seats Thursday, Dec. 22 14,000 Friday, Dec. 23 13,700 Monday, Dec. 26 13,000 Tuesday, Dec. 27 13,100 “We’re pleased to welcome travelers to John Glenn International

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

Breeze Airways Introduces New Service from Columbus to Orange County and Raleigh-Durham; Returns Service to Providence, Hartford, Jacksonville and Norfolk

Columbus, OH – Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, today announced new and resuming service to 6 destinations in 2023. Fares on new nonstop routes to Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Orange County, CA, start from $39* and $129* respectively, if purchased by December 13, 2022, for travel by September 5, 2023. New and Returning Routes from Columbus (CMH): Breeze already offers three destinations from

Panoramic view of the airfield at John Glenn International Airport.

Thanksgiving holiday brings thousands of travelers to Columbus airports

COLUMBUS, OH – Ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority is projecting nearly 200,000 scheduled departing airline seats between Wednesday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 29 for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal (LCK). Busiest travel days Scheduled departing airline seats Tuesday, Nov. 22 14,500 Wednesday, Nov. 23 14,500 Sunday, Nov. 27 15,000 Monday, Nov. 28 14,600 To prepare travelers,

Sun Country Airlines announces new service out of John Glenn International

COLUMBUS, OH – Air service options for Columbus travelers continue to grow as Sun Country Airlines will begin flying for the first time out of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Sun Country will operate twice weekly seasonal flights from CMH to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning May 4, 2023 through Labor Day. Minneapolis is among the top 20 markets for Columbus travelers and provides connections to popular vacation

Amex Escape Lounge entrance at John Glenn International Airport

Escape lounges and American Express open new Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio partner at John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Columbus, OH – Today, Escape Lounges and American Express announced the opening of a new Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Spanning 2,800 square feet, the new lounge will feature several dishes in collaboration with Avishar Barua, locally renowned Chef and owner of Joya’s and Agni. Inspired by the German and Victorian villages of Columbus, the lounge will feature interior finishes that

Girls in aviation day, a woman in aviation international event. Graphic image with female aviators standing in front of a vintage aircraft.

Girls in Aviation Day 2022

September 24, 2022 is the 8th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day. Founded by Women in Aviation International (WAI), International Girls in Aviation Day was created to introduce girls around the world to the many career opportunities that aviation has to offer. By creating resources such as the Aviation for Girls App & publishing a yearly issue of Aviation for Girls, girls 8-17 can explore hands-on activities, take virtual tours

Portrait of Charlie Goodwin from Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

Columbus Regional Airport Authority names Chief Business Development Officer

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) announced that its Director of Operations Charles Goodwin has been named Chief Business Development Officer. He will oversee air service development, concessions, real estate, parking & ground transportation and will continue to manage cargo development and Rickenbacker Aviation. “We are excited to see how Charlie’s depth of expertise and commitment to our organization will further enhance CRAA’s dynamic and evolving business

Vohnt Car Care while you travel. Book at level W walkway to terminal.

Unique Partnership Brings Next Generation Valet Car Care to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Partner Vohnt provides “Valet Car Care While You Travel” Service

An air shipment containing 85,000 tins or approximately 1.85 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Bubs Australia infant formula was flown into Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) from Melbourne, Australia as part of Operation Fly Formula.

Rickenbacker accepts critical Bubs Australia shipment under Operation Fly Formula

COLUMBUS, OH – Today, an air shipment containing 85,000 tins or approximately 1.85 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Bubs Australia infant formula was flown into Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) from Melbourne, Australia as part of Operation Fly Formula. Offering a geographic advantage and speed to market, Rickenbacker has proven to be a vital global gateway for goods when they are needed most. With this shipment, Rickenbacker upholds its reputation as