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New federal identification verification option begins Sunday, February 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Airline passengers flying out of Columbus-area airports who do not have a REAL ID-compliant identification have an additional identification verification option beginning Sunday, February 1. For those who have lost their identification or do not have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification, TSA ConfirmID allows them to verify their identity before arriving at the airport’s TSA security checkpoint. Passengers are encouraged to visit the TSA ConfirmID

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Winter holidays and football playoffs combine for a flurry of travel

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are preparing for an avalanche of passengers during this winter holiday season. Between Friday, December 19, and Friday, January 2, more than 230,000 passengers are scheduled to depart from Columbus-area airports. Busiest travel day Scheduled departing and arriving airline seats Friday, December 19 17,300 Sunday, December 28 17,000 Monday, December 29 16,700 Tuesday, December 30 17,600

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Busy Thanksgiving expected at CMH and LCK: Travel tips for a smooth holiday journey

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 400,000 passengers are expected to travel through John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and Rickenbacker International (LCK) airports this Thanksgiving holiday season, based on scheduled airline seats. This marks one of the busiest travel seasons at our airports. Travel day Scheduled departing and arriving airline seats Tuesday, November 25 37,196 Sunday, November 30 39,822 Monday, December 1 38,206 The busiest travel day is expected to be

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Smiling person enjoying a snack on an airplane, with text promoting 'FULL-BELLY FLIGHTS START NOW' and encouraging travelers to check out grab-and-go options for gate- and flight-friendly bites.

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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Your golden ticket to the Golden Gate

San Francisco is calling — and now’s the time to answer.  With daily nonstop flights on United Airlines from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), your next California adventure is closer than you think.  Sip, shop, and sightsee Whether you’re strolling through the iconic Ferry Building Marketplace, snapping that must-have photo at the Golden Gate Bridge, or exploring the colorful streets of Chinatown, San Francisco is the kind of city

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Your fall travel cheat sheet starts here

Fall is the perfect time to plan your next adventure — and with 50+ nonstop destinations and 130+ departures each day from Columbus airports (CMH and LCK), the only question is: Where to first?  Need some inspiration? Here are a few of our favorite fall trip ideas:  Park-hopping Fly to Orlando (Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Spirit — with Delta service beginning this December, or with Allegiant out of Rickenbacker) or Los

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Soaring into summer travel

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day, also ushers in the start of a busy travel season. Analysts with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) predict another active season at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), following last year’s record-breaking passenger levels. Offering even more options for summer adventures, our airlines have added 11 new and returning nonstop routes since May 1.  Need

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REAL ID enforcement four weeks away

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) officials are reminding travelers to ensure they have the proper identification for domestic flights as REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 following the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations, establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. This federal mandate aims to enhance national security by ensuring the authenticity and reliability of

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Ready for takeoff: John Glenn Columbus & Rickenbacker’s essential Spring Break travel tips

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Around 900,000 seats are expected to depart John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Rickenbacker International Airport between March 3 – April 25, peak Spring Break time. Check out these essential travel tips to make navigating Columbus airports a breeze this season. App-y travels! Download your airline’s mobile app to check-in and stay updated on gate changes, delays, and in-flight entertainment. Create a parking plan. Parking changes have

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