Erlanger, KY (April 20, 2021) ― The addition of new airlines, new flights and increased frequency of flights at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are providing local travelers a choice of air carriers as well as convenient schedules and affordable airfares.For the last five years, CVG has consistently added service while maintaining the lowest airfares in the region saving passengers an average of $150 per ticket.Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the fourth quarter of 2020, covering October through December. CVG is again the lowest fare airport in the region providing the most nonstop flight options.CVG’s average fare of $237 in Q4 2020 was a 25-year low and outperformed the national average of $261. The airport’s official ranking was #80 of the top 100 U.S. airports. Airports are ranked from the highest average fare to the lowest average fare. Learn more on how the rankings are determined [here](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvgairport.com%2Fabout%2Fon-the-horizon%2Fgoing-behind-the-dollars-and-cents-on-airfares&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cbb4db30fe38249ce1d7108d904183afe%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637545324622312394%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=A4TRcexYUgQQL5Rnx1%2BkG5xkKh4nX274Stu0vhTDsW4%3D&reserved=0).Regional comparisons: CVG ranked #80 – average fare $237 Indianapolis (IND) ranked #65 – average fare $263 Columbus (CMH) ranked #58 – average fare $266 Louisville (SDF) ranked #54 – average fare $268 Dayton (DAY) ranked #13 – average fare $305New airlines and routes starting soon: May 14, 2021: Sun Country Airlines begins service May 20, 2021: Alaska Airlines begins service May 27 and 28, 2021: United Airlines begins service to four new leisure destinations May 29, 2021: Viva Aerobus begins service to Los Cabos, Mexico June 9, 2021: Allegiant Air begins service to Key West, FL

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / April 20, 2021Fares at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport hit their lowest level in 25 years for the fourth quarter of 2020, the latest period for which data is available.CVG’s average fare for the quarter was $237, well below the national average of $261. CVG’s fares were the 20th-cheapest in the nation out of the top 100 domestic airports.The pandemic has drastically reduced fares at CVG and most airports nationwide, with demand for travel reduced compared to before the pandemic. However, bookings continue to increase and airlines believe passengers are ready to travel to leisure destinations, while they await the return of lucrative business travelers.In the fourth quarter of 2019, CVG’s average fare was $335.96, not adjusted for inflation.As it has for years now, CVG's fares are lower than all other nearby airports. It also was the fourth-cheapest airport to fly from in the Midwest, with fares being less expensive at both Chicago airports and Cleveland’s Hopkins International Airport.The most-expensive airport to fly to or from was Fayetteville, Ark., with a $337 average fare, while the cheapest was Sanford, Fla., with a $104 average fare.In May, CVG will offer new service, including: May 14: Flights on Sun Country Airlines to Minneapolis. May 20: Flights on Alaska Airlines to Seattle May 27-29: United Airlines begins service to four new leisure destinations, Pensacola, Fla.; Portland, Maine; Charleston, S.C.; and Hilton Head Island, S.C. May 29: Viva Aerobus begins service to Los Cabos.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/04/20/cvg-fares-hit-a-new-all-time-low.html) (subscription-based)

Air Cargo World / Caryn Livingston / April 6, 2021After reporting a 14.8% year-over-year increase in cargo tonnage during 2020, the cargo handle at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is already up by around 38% YoY for the first two months of 2021, to 252,509 short tons (229,072 tonnes), thanks to [exponential growth in e-commerce and express traffic](https://aircargoworld.com/news/with-volumes-up-and-yields-down-the-2020-air-express-business-was-a-lot-like-2019/).An aggressive slate of cargo projects in support of major express and e-commerce operators is set to open this year, and airport leadership has already identified a new area for expansion west of the airport and adjacent to a taxiway, dubbed “hangar row” by CVG Chief Executive Candace McGraw.CVG is the Americas hub for integrator DHL and the primary Amazon Air hub, although Amazon’s own facilities at the airport are still under construction, with the first phase to open later this year, McGraw told _Air Cargo World_ in an interview this week.A multi-tenant facility developed by Aeroterm already opened in March, with FedEx as the primary tenant, but the airport is prioritizing additional development under its new five-year strategic plan launched at the beginning of 2021. [Aeroterm told _Air Cargo World_ when its facility opened](https://aircargoworld.com/news/airports/new-aeroterm-cargo-facility-opens-at-cvg/) that it planned to develop additional space adjacent to that facility, potentially adding another 120,000 square feet of space for cargo operations. DHL also has another 50-acre parcel adjacent to its current facility, and McGraw said the integrator is considering expanding there.There is also significant land available off-airport, McGraw said, including a 237-acre site that is currently being developed primarily for distribution facilities. In total, CVG has 7,700 acres under its control, McGraw said.Apart from the current express facility development, the new hangar row CVG hopes to add during the next five years could accommodate four or five hangars, McGraw said, and would likely include support facilities such as avionics shops and MRO operations.“We would like to build that sometime over the next five years, working either for individual hangar construction or build\[ing\] a whole campus out and we’re really starting to explore that now,” McGraw said. “I think that would help drive additional cargo development here if we can do some of the MRO operations, avionics, and maybe even some passenger aircraft overnights there.”Building out the airport’s passenger aircraft accommodations could help pull in new general cargo business from combination carriers, an operator type that McGraw said CVG is interested in attracting.“I would love for them to be here and love to talk to them about that,” McGraw said. “Happy to talk to all takers.”[FULL STORY HERE (subscription-based)](https://aircargoworld.com/news/airports/cvg-reports-38-cargo-traffic-growth-in-early-2021-preps-for-more-expansion/)

Erlanger, Ky. (March 25, 2021) – United Airlines is announcing new nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) to Portland, Maine (PWM); Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (HHH); Charleston, South Carolina (CHS); and Pensacola, Florida (PNS).Each new flight will operate three days a week beginning May 27th and May 28th. United will offer its upgraded premium regional jet service ([CRJ 550](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kf4o3bb3kwh8l9r/AADP5TUD-6tPcTvTRkeDY3nLa?dl=0) images and B-Unitedroll) on each route with 10 First Class, 20 Premium Economy and 20 Regular Economy seating configurations. Tickets are available now at [united.com](https://www.united.com/en/us)."Throughout the pandemic, United has been strategic and thoughtful in adding flights to destinations that our customers want to visit," said Ankit Gupta, vice president of domestic network planning and scheduling at United Airlines. "With many customers now beginning to plan summer vacations in places where they can enjoy time outside, we look forward to offering new service to places like South Carolina’s Lowcountry and the most flights to Portland, Maine of any U.S. airline."The four destinations will complement United’s existing year-round and seasonal nonstop service to Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR) and Washington, D.C. (IAD).   “We are pleased United is expanding its number of nonstop destinations from CVG,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Whether locals are looking to travel north or south, United is making it more convenient and comfortable than ever to reach these highly desirable vacation spots.”The planned schedule for each destination is:About UnitedUnited's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of UAL is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".About CVG AirportThe Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. As the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and home to the Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations. With an annual impact of $6.8 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in innovation. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://www.cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy).

_Service operated in partnership with Vacation Express from May 29th to August 8th._ _Flights will be operated with the 2nd youngest fleet in North America, using Airbus A320 aircraft._ _Renewed commitment to passengers’ health and well-being through a comprehensive program called Viva Contigo, aimed at providing a safe journey._Los Cabos, Southern Baja California, March 24, 2021 – Viva Aerobus, Mexico's ultra-low-cost carrier, will fly from Cincinnati, OH to Los Cabos (Mexico) from May 29th to August 8th. This new nonstop route will complement the flights that Viva already offers from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market to Cancun. With this announcement, the airline reaffirms its commitment to enrich air connectivity at low fares, offering 150 routes – 34 international and 116 within Mexico.The airline offers this new seasonal route in strategic collaboration with Vacation Express, one of the largest and most experienced tour operators in the U.S., with more than 30 years of experience bringing tourists to Mexico.“We are pleased to partner with Viva Aerobus and Vacation Express to provide the only nonstop service from the region to Los Cabos,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG Airport. “Local travelers can now book directly with Viva Aerobus or book their entire vacation package through Vacation Express to the west coast of Mexico, a growing leisure destination for our region.”"The popularity of Los Cabos for vacationers from the Midwest is increasing year over year and our nonstop flights provide our clients with easy access to the destination at a great value,” said Rene Jongmans, President, Vacation Express. “Packages including airfare, hotel and transfers are now available and we are seeing lots of momentum from people eager to embrace the warmth of the beach again."Flights to Los Cabos will be offered once a week, arriving to Los Cabos on Sundays and flying back to Cincinnati on Saturdays, with some of the most affordable fares. These nonstop flights will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with a 186-passenger-capacity and a 3-year average age, one of the youngest fleet of aircraft in North America.“Our new nonstop flights from Cincinnati to Los Cabos is great news for all of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky,” said Juan Carlos Zuazua, chief executive officer, Viva Aerobus. “Together with allies such as Vacation Express, we give a new choice to travel safely and at the best price to a key Mexican tourist destination. We bring closer and safer than ever these two cities with an affordable, reliable and flexible service with the youngest Mexican fleet and the 2nd youngest fleet in North America.”In partnership with Vacation Express, Viva Aerobus already offers nonstop flights every week, operated year-round, from Cincinnati to Cancun. Flights arrive to Cancun on Sundays and passengers can fly back to Cincinnati on Saturdays. Viva Aerobus will also operate in 2021 several charter flights for Vacation Express. For more information about these charter flights, please visit their website: [www.vacationexpress.com](http://www.vacationexpress.com/)With this new route, Viva Aerobus expands its presence in Los Cabos as it serves a growing demand of passengers with a new total of 7 routes to/from this Southern Baja California city. This new service is the result of Viva's commitment to keep one of the country's key tourism destinations connected with the rest of the world.The airline reaffirms its commitment to an operation that guarantees optimal hygiene, clean and safety measures. It implemented and reinforced the recommendations issued by the World Health Organization, US Federal Aviation Administration, the Mexican Ministry of Health, and the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency.These protocols include additional and daily aircraft and common areas decontamination, mandatory use of masks and gloves for the crew, focused personnel on keeping a safe distance, among many other procedures. All the measures can be found at [https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en/info/actions-covid-19](https://www.vivaaerobus.com/en/info/actions-covid-19).Passengers can purchase their tickets at the official Viva Aerobus website: https://www.vivaaerobus.com/mx, at the VivaTiendas, by dialing the Call Center (toll-free) 1-866-FLY-VIVA (1-866-359-8482), or at the Vacation Express website: [www.vacationexpress.com](http://www.vacationexpress.com/)\\\VIVA\\\About Viva AerobusViva Aerobus is Mexico's ultra-low-cost airline. It started operations in 2006 and today it operates the youngest Latin American fleet with 44 Airbus A320 and 4 A321s in 150 non–stop routes (116 domestic within Mexico and 34 international) to 56 destinations (40 domestic within Mexico and 16 international). With a clear vision to give all people the opportunity to fly, Viva Aerobus has democratized the airline industry with the lowest rates in Mexico and the lowest costs in Latin America, making their flights the best value offer. For more information please visit: [www.vivaaerobus.com/en](http://www.vivaaerobus.com/en)Press Contacts Walfred Castro, Corporate Communication Director of Viva Aerobus - [walfred.castro@vivaaerobus.com](mailto:walfred.castro@vivaaerobus.com) Tarssis Dessavre, Account executive for Viva Aerobus of PRoa Structura - tdo@proa.structura.com.mx – Tel. +52 55 5442 4642 - ext.26 / Mobile. +52 1 55 2751 1709

WLWT-TV 5 / March 15, 2021The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will be welcoming Alaska Airlines to CVG this May.Starting in May, the airport will have a nonstop flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport through Alaska Airlines."It's the perfect time to start planning your trip out west," CVG wrote in a [Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/CVGairport/posts/10164821514205015).[](https://www.facebook.com/CVGairport/posts/10164821514205015) From Seattle, Alaska Airlines customers can continue their journeys to other West Coast destinations or the islands of Hawaii.Seattle is also a gateway to Asia with nonstop flights on its Global Partners to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.For more information on the airline, [click here.](https://www.alaskaair.com/)[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/cvg-to-offer-nonstop-flight-to-seattle-on-alaska-airlines-this-may/35843604)

Cincinnati Enquirer / Randy Tucker / March 17 & 18, 2021Kyle Rickard and Shelby Blevins drove down from Dayton Tuesday to catch a flight to Denver from Cincinnati because of cheaper fares. "We got tickets for about $100 round trip, which was about $100 cheaper than flying out of Dayton,'' said Blevins, a 21-year-old student at Miami University who was headed to Denver with her cousin, Rickard, to visit relatives. "I'm off early for spring break, and he had some time off from his job, so we figured why not, especially at these prices.''Luckily, they arrived in plenty of time to check in because they spent more time than they expected searching for a parking spot among the sea of vehicles jammed into the main terminal parking garage at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport."I haven't seen this many people at the airport in a while,'' said Blevins, who said she's made the trip to Denver several times over the past year despite the ongoing pandemic. "It (COVID-19) is going to get me or it's not going to get me, but that hasn't stopped me from traveling.''That's good news for the airline industry, which saw passenger traffic plummet more than 90% last spring at the height of the pandemic, driving down ticket prices due to a lack of demand.But CVG and other U.S. airports have seen a surge in fliers this month as airlines continue to cater to travelers with low fares and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout assuages the fears of anxious fliers.A busy weekend at CVG, with busier ones to come-----------------------------------------------Nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration said it screened nearly 4 million passengers this past Friday through Sunday, the highest levels since the pandemic began.At CVG, between 8,000 and 9,000 people passed through the TSA checkpoint at the airport on March 11 and March 12 - the second-busiest days at the airport since the pandemic began, trailing only the weekend after Christmas last year, according to Mindy Kershner, a CVG spokeswoman.Those numbers were still about 40% lower than pre-pandemic traffic for the same days last year, but they're still an indication that the travel recovery is picking up steam.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/03/18/cvg-airport-covid-19-vaccines-low-fares-boost-passenger-travel/4697682001/)

Erlanger, Ky. (March 15, 2021) – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is moving critical infrastructure projects forward this year. One project beginning work this week is the rehabilitation of runway9/27, the airport’s longest and most utilized runway which directionally runs east/west.This runway is critical for air cargo operations at CVG, which supports jobs and economic vibrancy. Rehabilitation will consist of new asphalt, concrete, and lighting updates. The project began in the fall of 2020, and closure of the runway begins today. This will impact aircraft landings and takeoffs for approximately six months – moving much of the aircraft operations to other runways. During the project, air traffic to the east and west of the airport will likely decrease, and operations flying north and south of CVG will temporarily increase.To minimize impacts on operations and surrounding communities, CVG has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and cargo partners to compress the project schedule to one year (six-month closure timeframe) versus the typical two years it would take for a project of this size. The project represents a $69 million investment in airfield infrastructure.“We are grateful for the support and patience of the community and all partners involved as this important infrastructure update is completed,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “This project among others will position CVG well for pandemic recovery and future growth.”To learn more about the project, please visit this [link](https://www.cvgairport.com/about/NewHeights/runway-9-27-improvement).About CVG AirportThe Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been serving passengers since 1947. CVG welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, CVG still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. As the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and home to the Amazon Air Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub, CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations. With an annual impact of $6.8 billion on the local economy, the airport drives regional growth and remains a leader in innovation. Learn more about CVG and its response to COVID-19 at CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy.