What:     Frontier Airlines will resume nonstop service between CVG Airport and Raleigh-Durham and Philadelphia after being suspended for two years due to the pandemic. The service will begin in late May and flights are available to book now at [flyfrontier.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flyfrontier.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C7d06a7cb4575453940a008da0205c1c7%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637824521021757842%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wAr9RhAZLrJHqA09iaBWSe1Gw%2Fc%2FpGrarq%2FJ9ilXXq0%3D&reserved=0).Flight details are:| Market | Start Date | Frequency | Days flown || - | - | - | - || CVG-RDU | May 26, 2022 | 3x a week | Tue/Thu/Sun || CVG-PHL | May 27, 2022 | 4x a week | Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat |“We are thrilled to again announce new service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,” said Daniel Shurz, senior vice president commercial, Frontier Airlines. “Today’s announcement is a reflection of our very strong commitment to provide consumers in the region with even more of Frontier’s ultra-low fares and friendly service.” “As travel demand continues to pick up, we are pleased Frontier is resuming service between CVG and these two markets this spring,” said [Candace McGraw](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fleadership%2Fcvg_bio_mcgraw_2020-01_v3.pdf%3Fsfvrsn%3D2&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C7d06a7cb4575453940a008da0205c1c7%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637824521021757842%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=IUJpPJm3O%2BGJuUvwUq8AlrwuwoCk0hgTrf7FIVRa7go%3D&reserved=0), chief executive officer, CVG. “This is good news as both Raleigh-Durham, the Research Triangle, and Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, appeal to tourism, friend and family travel, and corporate travel.” When:Flight times include:Flight departs CVG at 10:15 a.m. and arrives at RDU at 11:45 a.m.Departs RDU at 12:30 p.m. and arrives at CVG at 2:14 p.m.Flight departs CVG at 12:34 p.m. and arrives at PHL at 2:19 p.m.Departs PHL at 3:09 p.m. and arrives at CVG at 5:10 p.m.

Aircargo News / Rebecca Jeffrey / March 18, 2022Silk Way West Airlines, operated in conjunction with Crane Worldwide Logistics, will operate 80 inbound and 80 outbound flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this year.The new operations, at the north end of the airport where FexEx also operates, will contribute to around 14,400 tons of cargo at CVG.Planes arriving from Asia and Europe will land once a week until the summer months, at which time activity will ramp up to two flights a week.Trego-Dugan Aviation will be providing ground handling support for Silk Way West at CVG.“This has been a great collaboration, and we’ve been happy to assist with coordination, including connecting these companies to local partners,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG Airport. “As we build out this service for additional cargo carriers, we look forward to what’s to come.”Cargo handling has expanded at CVG over the last several years as DHL and Amazon have grown their hub presence. At the end of 2021, cargo tonnage was up 18% over 2020 and eclipsed 100% growth over the last five years.While most cargo planes and activity, including unloading, sorting and reloading, takes place on the south end of the airport campus,  general cargo activity also takes place on the north end.In August 2021, [Amazon Air opened its new $1.5bn air hub at CVG](https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/e-commerce-logistics/amazon-air-opens-1-5bn-us-cargo-hub/) that will serve as the e-commerce giant’s central US cargo hub.[](https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2022-05-04/new-tech-at-cvg-will-help-streamline-pre-covid-sized-crowds)[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.aircargonews.net/cargo-airport/silk-way-west-airlines-ramps-up-cargo-at-cvg-airport/)

Future Travel Experience / March, 2022Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), a member of the [FTE Innovation Hub](https://www.fte-hub.com/), has teamed up with the University of Cincinnati (UC) to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict crowding and enhance the passenger experience throughout the airport.CVG engaged UC College of Engineering and Applied Science aerospace engineering doctoral student Javier Viaña to utilize airport data to create a software programme to help the airport predict when travelers arrive at the airport, broken down into 15-minute increments. By leveraging data collected by another programme previously developed by CVG, Viaña has been able to specifically model queue lines at the security checkpoint.“The main objective of this work is to improve the passenger experience and inform operational decision-making at the airport,” said Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, CVG. “The modelling done by Javier provides the airport and our business partners reliable data to prepare our operations based on passenger arrival predictions, potentially reducing crowding and wait times along the travel journey from parking and check-in to security screening and concessions.”CVG engaged UC College of Engineering and Applied Science aerospace engineering doctoral student Javier Viaña (pictured) to utilise airport data to help the airport predict when travelers arrive at the terminal. “What makes this model unique is how UC is using artificial intelligence based on fuzzy logic, a type of computer decision making that allows us to provide a human-like explanation for its predictions,” said Javier Viaña. “We refer to this type of algorithms as explainable and transparent.”The collaboration is a direct result of a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between UC and CVG. The MOU provides the University’s research talent and emergent technologies a living-laboratory environment (the airport) that is a mutually beneficial relationship.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2022/03/cvg-explores-the-use-of-ai-to-predict-terminal-crowding/) - COMPLETE WITH VIDEO AND PICTURES

Cincinnati Enquirer / Emily DeLetter / February 23, 2022After a suspension of nearly two years due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Air Canada will resume nonstop service between Cincinnati and Toronto. Service will restart May 1, and daily flights between the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport are now available to book via Air Canada's website.  The flights will depart CVG daily at 6:10 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. and arrive in Toronto at 7:42 a.m. and 6:12 p.m., according to a release. "With overall travel demand accelerating, our flights linking Cincinnati and Toronto will be of interest to customers looking to visit friends and family and explore Canada’s largest city," Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management at Air Canada, said in a release.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/02/23/cvg-airport-air-canada-cincinnati-toronto-flights/6910890001/)

Cincinnati, Oh. (February 24, 2022) – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is teaming up with the University of Cincinnati (UC) to predict crowding and enhance the passenger experience throughout the airport.CVG engaged UC College of Engineering and Applied Science aerospace engineering doctoral student Javier Viaña to utilize airport data to create a software program to help the airport predict when travelers arrive at the airport, broken down into 15-minute increments. By leveraging data collected by another program previously developed by CVG, Viaña has been able to specifically model queue lines at the security checkpoint._CVG data collection visualized through multiple dashboards._  “The main objective of this work is to improve the passenger experience and inform operational decision-making at the airport,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “The modeling done by Javier provides the airport and our business partners reliable data to prepare our operations based on passenger arrival predictions, potentially reducing crowding and wait times along the travel journey from parking and check-in to security screening and concessions.”“What makes this model unique is how UC is using artificial intelligence based on fuzzy logic, a type of computer decision making that allows us to provide a human-like explanation for its predictions,” said Javier Viaña. “We refer to this type of algorithms as explainable and transparent.”_Javiar Viaña, UC doctoral student_UC’s work is funded in part through a grant from the Airport Cooperative Research Program ACRP), an industry-driven network that develops near-term practical solutions to airport challenges. This program is supported by the Federal Aviation Administration, the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.“Receiving an ACRP grant award is no easy feat, so it says something about the ever-growing importance of data modeling and the rising applications that utilize artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic over traditional programming methods,” Viaña said. “It’s an honor to have been selected to further this research along with UC and CVG.”This collaboration is a direct result of a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between UC and CVG. The MOU provides the University’s research talent and emergent technologies a living-laboratory environment (the airport) that is a mutually beneficial relationship.About CVG Airport:CVG Airport has been serving passengers since 1947. The airport welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. As the airport recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations with an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. It is the 7th largest cargo airport in North America – home to Amazon Air’s primary U.S. Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub. Learn more at [CVGairport.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvgairport.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Ca5e4cedb73ee4acdf6b908d9f7d96ca2%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637813336666792873%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Tw3IZktRObH6ftpKObInrBwJ7siWHRe7SgHECPVtD90%3D&reserved=0).

Air Canada has confirmed it will resume nonstop service between CVG Airport and Toronto Pearson (YYZ) on May 1, 2022, after being suspended for nearly two years due to the pandemic. The twice daily flights are now available to book at [aircanada.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aircanada.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Faco%2Fhome.html&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C2fc275ec26fb4f270b6508d9f6e44edd%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637812282880407951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=apSlZuP4ZV2EA7IFH6qmR%2BRSWzFgAMP4DsrYw3%2FoX9U%3D&reserved=0).Flights depart CVG daily at 6:10 a.m. and 4:40 p.m., and arrive at YYZ at 7:42 a.m. and 6:12 p.m.“People are ready to travel, and we’re excited to launch service between Cincinnati and Toronto starting May 1 with double daily flights operated by Air Canada Express Jazz with a 50-seat CRJ200. With overall travel demand accelerating, our flights linking Cincinnati and Toronto will be of interest to customers looking to visit friends and family and explore Canada’s largest City. The route will reconnect two well established business markets and Air Canada’s flights are scheduled to connect easily to a myriad of flights across Canada and Europe through our Toronto Pearson hub. We look forward to welcoming you onboard,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning & Revenue Management at Air Canada.“CVG, along with our tourism partners at the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau and meetNKY, are thrilled that Air Canada has confirmed it is resuming its nonstop service between the Cincinnati Region and Toronto,” said [Candace McGraw](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fleadership%2Fcvg_bio_mcgraw_2020-01_v3.pdf%3Fsfvrsn%3D2&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C2fc275ec26fb4f270b6508d9f6e44edd%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637812282880407951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=mzwWQT%2BMLL3vIRxSB7S%2BpZu%2BwU%2FGUrnP53UCzoWBJA8%3D&reserved=0), chief executive officer, CVG. “This news should encourage our regional business community, particularly, as corporate and international travel demand continue to recover coming out of the pandemic.” First flight departs CVG for YYZ at 4:40 p.m. and arrives at YYZ at 6:12 p.m.About CVG AirportCVG Airport has been serving passengers since 1947. The airport welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. As the airport recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it still offers the most nonstop destinations and the lowest average airfares in the region. CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations with an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. It is the 7th largest cargo airport in North America – home to Amazon Air’s primary U.S. Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub. Learn more at [CVGairport.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvgairport.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C2fc275ec26fb4f270b6508d9f6e44edd%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637812282880407951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=EW617Ox5ddZZHKDocYeEFo%2BZYYrP3NH8fO6Zy%2F9O1dI%3D&reserved=0).

WKRC-TV 12 / Kristen Cornett / February 12, 2022ERLANGER, Ky. (WKRC) - Super Bowl weekend has arrived and with that a large arrival of Bengals fans to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to catch their flights to Los Angeles.[FULL STORY HERE](https://local12.com/news/local/bengals-fans-flood-airport-to-board-flights-to-la-for-super-bowl-cincinnati-cvg-plane) - COMPLETE WITH VIDEO AND PICTURES

WLWT-TV 5 / Brian Hamrick / February 11, 2022HEBRON, Ky. —Among the most Bengals-busy places in the entire area is CVG Airport as fans depart to Los Angles to see the game and others arrive in Cincinnati hoping for a hometown victory celebration.“All you want to do is go out there and be a part of history,” said Bengals fan Chris Bushelman, who was headed to L.A. with his father.“It was on my bucket list. If I ain’t going to do it now. I’m never going to do it,” said Ed Bushelman.Bengals young super fan Kingston Thomas was given a trip to the Super Bowl by the Bengals for his loyalty. He was leaving CVG for LAX Friday.“We’re on our way Cali-bound to go get that big trophy,” said Erica Thomas.“We’re going to bring back the Lombardi,” her son responded.Restaurant owner Jeff Ruby was stopping in Las Vegas before heading to Los Angeles.“I think the whole city of Cincinnati is on that plane with the team and on the way back,” Ruby said. “It’s like the city is in the Super Bowl.”The only place in the airport as busy as departures to Los Angeles was the arrivals to Cincinnati from all over the nation.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/bengals-fans-cvg-airport/39050335#) with video and pictures

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / February 7, 2022Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced Monday that they are planning to merge, creating the country's largest ultra-low cost carrier with expanded service. Frontier currently serves Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.Pending approval by regulators, the merger would create the nation's fifth-largest airline, [according to the New York Times](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2022%2F02%2F07%2Fbusiness%2Ffrontier-spirit-airlines-merger.html&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7C7016cc3ceb2c4969fff308d9ebfbc4e2%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637800288843008228%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=g0PdGVqh043MRrClb1eCnYvr1APn5PEbO77xwJW2K%2BA%3D&reserved=0). At CVG, Frontier is the fourth-largest airline in terms of passengers carried behind Delta, American and Allegiant.Denver-based Frontier was key to the drastic lowering of CVG's fares over the past nine years. It was the first low-cost carrier to give CVG a chance in decades, starting a flight to Denver in 2013. Since then, Allegiant and Southwest have entered the market, helping drive the average fare downward.Miramar, Fla.-based Spirit does not currently offer service from CVG.In a release, the company said it expects to offer more low fares to more travelers in more U.S., Latin American and Caribbean destinations. The companies claimed the merger will deliver $1 billion in annual consumer savings. The two companies offer more than 1,000 daily flights to 145 destinations in 19 countries. It's unclear exactly how the merger will affect CVG, but Frontier has lagged behind Allegiant in passengers and non-stop destinations for years. If the merger does result in the combined company offering more flights, it could be a boon for CVG and shore up Frontier as it competes against Allegiant.Ultra-low cost carriers offer an unbundled, basic fare and then charge fees for everything else, including seat assignments, checked and carry-on baggage, snacks and other amenities.At CVG, Frontier is listed as offering direct flights to Atlanta, Cancun, Dallas, Denver, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Sarasota and Tampa.[FULL STORY HERE (subscription-based)](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/02/07/one-of-cvgs-carriers-is-merging-with-spirit-airli.html)