The Lane Report / February 1, 2022ERLANGER, Ky. – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) continued its forward momentum in 2021 despite turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the airport said in a press release last week. Whether on the passenger or cargo side of the business, or completing major projects, the airport remained focused on its [five-year strategic plan](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fnew-heights%2Fcvg-airport-new-heights-strategic-plan-overview-34e4ceb1-9fec-4e2a-8dd8-dceba0e4e8a7.pdf%3FStatus%3DMaster%26sfvrsn%3D9045615_3&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2EKfDkQleUiJM2kjkFHjqkyi0Qv%2BH9fEpVhCwhu6DqA%3D&reserved=0) and made significant progress throughout the year, CVG officials said.“We’ve continued to evolve, adapt and prove our resilience,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer. “We remain focused on our strategic objectives to redefine and elevate the role of the airport in this region.”McGraw recently was named vice chair of Airports Council International, an organization that represents the collective interests of airports around the world and advocates for excellence in the aviation industry. She became vice-chair of the organization in January, but has been an active member of the ACI World Governing Board since 2018. (Check it out: ACI shared an [interview with McGraw](https://blog.aci.aero/interview-with-candace-s-mcgraw-as-aci-worlds-new-vice-chair/) on its blog, where she discusses her time on the board and her vision for the next two years.)McGraw has been at CVG since 2009 and has served as its CEO since July 2011.Among 2021’s bright spots: Passenger traffic increased. The airport served 6.4 million travelers ending the year at 70% of pre-pandemic passenger levels, up from 40% in 2020. Alaska Airlines began daily nonstop service and announced additional frequency to Seattle. Sun Country Airlines began nonstop service to Minneapolis. Airlines restarted eight route options and introduced 11 new route options. CVG continued to have the lowest airfares in the region for four years in a row. Cargo broke records. At the end of 2021, cargo tonnage was up 18% over 2020, and eclipsed 100% growth over the last five years. Amazon Air opened its largest U.S. air hub, an investment of $1.5 billion. Major construction projects continued unimpeded despite the pandemic. The new rental car and ground transportation center opened ($175 million). Runway 9/27 rehabilitation was completed ($69 million). International clearance capability for private aircraft improved with the opening of a new General Aviation Facility ($1.2 million). CVG was honored with several prestigious awards: Best Regional Airport in North America (top U.S. airport) by Skytrax; Voice of the Customer recognition by Airports Council International; Best Places to Work in NKY. CVG took on the management and operation of the Miami University Airport (OXD). CVG launched an online apparel and gifts store, Shop.CVGairport.com, for travelers to further engage with the airport and show off their hometown pride and passion for travel.In 2022, the airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a year-long travel sweepstakes and events throughout the year. Each month, one lucky winner will receive an airfare voucher with one of CVG’s airline partners to make their travel dreams come true. (More info at [CVGairport.com/CVG75](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvgairport.com%2FCVG75&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=j5Lk%2BYcWbxtVPcfgPy6frcZ5msYI%2BT8TFREfzEzzLSo%3D&reserved=0).)CVG also will continue airport construction and infrastructure updates in 2022. Terminal improvements to enhance the passenger experience are underway, and Concourse B passenger loading bridges will begin to be replaced. Ramp space will be reconstructed for remote parking needs and to support further cargo growth. Continued taxiway and apron rehabilitation will be completed. Projects to strengthen and support CVG’s air cargo users and footprint will be prioritized.The airport plans to further diversify revenue by leveraging business partnerships and identifying new opportunities for aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues, it said in a press release.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.lanereport.com/151980/2022/02/cvg-continues-forward-momentum-mcgraw-to-lead-global-airports-council/)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / January 31, 2021Two airlines are offering special, non-stop flights to Los Angeles International Airport from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for the Super Bowl.United Airlines and American Airlines, which do not typically have nonstop flights from CVG to LAX, will offer them in the days leading up to and following the Cincinnati Bengals' appearance in Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams.The United and American flights are in addition to the nonstop flights already offered by Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air.Delta Air Lines also announced Monday that it is adding flights for Cincinnati travelers to Los AngelesHere’s the complete schedule of flights heading to and from Los Angeles around Super Bowl week as of Monday, according to Kayak.com:Flights from CVG to LAXTHURSDAY FEB. 10American Leaves CVG at 12:20 p.m., arrives LAX at 2:25 p.m. Leaves CVG at 3:30 p.m., arrives LAX at 5:25 p.m.Delta Leaves CVG at 6:01 a.m., arrives LAX at 8:05 a.m.FRIDAY FEB. 11Allegiant Leaves CVG at 6:30 a.m., arrives LAX at 8:26 a.m.United Leaves CVG at 9 a.m., arrives LAX at 11:05 a.m. Leaves CVG at 10:30 a.m., arrives LAX at 12:35 p.m. Leaves CVG at 12:30 p.m., arrives LAX at 2:35 p.m. Leaves CVG at 1:30 p.m., arrives LAX at 3:35 p.m. Leaves CVG at 5 p.m., arrives LAX at 7:05 p.m.[FULL STORE HERE (subscription-based)](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/01/31/super-bowl-flights.html)

WKRC-TV 12 / January 31, 2022CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Airlines are adding extra flights to get Cincinnati residents to the Super Bowl.CVG Airport tweeted on Sunday night that United has added 12 nonstop flights to and from Los Angeles International Airport on Feb. 11 and 12 with return flights on the 13 and 14.American Airlines and Delta have added similar flights, according to the tweet.[FULL STORY HERE](https://local12.com/news/nation-world/airlines-adding-extra-flights-to-get-bengals-fans-to-super-bowl-in-la-cincinnati-cvg-airport-lax)

Erlanger, Ky. (January 25, 2022) – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) continued its forward momentum in 2021 despite turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether on the passenger or cargo side of the business, or completing major projects, the airport remained focused on its [five-year strategic plan](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fnew-heights%2Fcvg-airport-new-heights-strategic-plan-overview-34e4ceb1-9fec-4e2a-8dd8-dceba0e4e8a7.pdf%3FStatus%3DMaster%26sfvrsn%3D9045615_3&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2EKfDkQleUiJM2kjkFHjqkyi0Qv%2BH9fEpVhCwhu6DqA%3D&reserved=0) and made significant progress throughout the year.“We’ve continued to evolve, adapt and prove our resilience,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We remain focused on our strategic objectives to redefine and elevate the role of the airport in this region.”Some of the highlights include: Passenger traffic increased. The airport served 6.4 million travelers ending the year at 70 percent of pre-pandemic passenger levels, up from 40 percent in 2020. Alaska Airlines began daily nonstop service and announced additional frequency to Seattle. Sun Country Airlines began nonstop service to Minneapolis. Airlines restarted eight route options and introduced 11 new route options.  CVG continued to have the lowest airfares in the region for four years in a row. Cargo broke records. At the end of 2021, cargo tonnage was up 18 percent over 2020, and eclipsed 100 percent growth over the last five years. Amazon Air opened its largest U.S. air hub, an investment of $1.5 billion. Major construction projects continued unimpeded despite the pandemic. The new rental car and ground transportation center opened ($175 million). Runway 9/27 rehabilitation was completed ($69 million). International clearance capability for private aircraft improved with the opening of a new General Aviation Facility ($1.2 million). CVG was honored with several prestigious awards: Best Regional Airport in North America (top U.S. airport) by Skytrax; Voice of the Customer recognition by Airports Council International; Best Places to Work in NKY. CVG took on the management and operation of the Miami University Airport (OXD). CVG launched an online apparel and gifts store, [Shop.CVGairport.com](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.cvgairport.com%2Fcvg%2Fshop%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=gMSCx3KTFwVB6xQeqWqYyRkAjdz%2Bmwpb2kZahrc79Kc%3D&reserved=0), for travelers to further engage with the airport and show off their hometown pride and passion for travel. CVG’s year in review can be viewed [here](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvgairport.com%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fnew-heights%2F2021-quarterly-pubs%2Fcvg-new-heights---2021-year-in-review-lr8cd9903e-3b0e-4c83-a791-e7d6ce1c0ee7.pdf%3FStatus%3DMaster%26sfvrsn%3D9de45915_3&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=pWYRKaSZKG6yaJt2v5HlANPcV20t%2BJQJDxAvvcExrho%3D&reserved=0).Here’s what’s to come in 2022: The airport celebrates its 75th anniversary with a year-long travel sweepstakes and events throughout the year. Each month, one lucky winner will receive an airfare voucher with one of CVG’s airline partners to make their travel dreams come true. More info at [CVGairport.com/CVG75](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvgairport.com%2FCVG75&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cef52fefffe4547bc9cf408d9e03e28bc%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637787379869626284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=j5Lk%2BYcWbxtVPcfgPy6frcZ5msYI%2BT8TFREfzEzzLSo%3D&reserved=0). Airport construction and infrastructure updates will continue. Terminal improvements to enhance the passenger experience are already underway. Concourse B passenger loading bridges will begin to be replaced. Ramp space will be reconstructed for remote parking needs and to support further cargo growth. Continued taxiway and apron rehabilitation will be completed. Projects to strengthen and support CVG’s air cargo users and footprint will be prioritized.   CVG will further diversify revenue by leveraging business partnerships and identifying new opportunities for aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues.

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / January 21, 202Carriers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport moved more cargo in 2021 than at any point in the airport’s history, which allowed the airport to reach pre-pandemic levels of landed weight, despite the continued absence of most business travelers because of the pandemic.That’s significant because the airport’s revenues depend in part upon the tonnage airplanes carry as they land at the airport. It includes both cargo and passengers.CVG set new all-time monthly records in both November and December during the busy holiday season for the amount of cargo that landed – 158,273 tons in November and 168,059 tons in December. The airport already had set an all-time cargo record in October as well.For the year, carriers brought 1.7 million tons of cargo through the airport. Some months, CVG was the 21st-largest cargo airport in the world, while in others, it was the 20th-largest.“You can’t say enough about cargo,” said [Bobby Spann](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fcincinnati%2Fsearch%2Fresults%3Fq%3DBobby%2520Spann&data=04%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cad764d6068d34ee1c7cc08d9dd1c8784%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C637783936877478970%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2M635cVr68qKsg2%2FGBeK3ez7XjoAIYf8ilsu9xM2UvE%3D&reserved=0), CVG’s vice president for external affairs.Cargo now represents 69% of the landed weight at the airport, with passenger operations comprising 31%.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/01/21/cvg-hits-a-new-milestone-on-cargo.html) (subscription-based)

_CVG Airport serving 70% of pre-pandemic passenger volumes_Erlanger, Ky. (January 19, 2022) – The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the third quarter of 2021, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) once again has the lowest airfares in the region. CVG has held this title for four consecutive years since the second quarter of 2017. Among the top 100 U.S. domestic airports, CVG ranks #78 with an average fare of $286; down 15% compared to 2019 and nine percent below the national average of $314. To learn more on how the rankings are determined, you can visit CVG’s [_On the Horizon_](https://cvgairport.com/about/on-the-horizon/going-behind-the-dollars-and-cents-on-airfares) blog.Regional comparisons: CVG ranked #78 – average fare $286 Louisville (SDF) ranked #67 – average fare $303 Indianapolis (IND) ranked #62 – average fare $307 Columbus (CMH) ranked #48 – average fare $323 CVG ended 2021 at 70% of pre-pandemic passenger levels, serving an estimated 6.4 million travelers. The mix of low airfares and more travel options at CVG will continue to fuel the return of air travel as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and most recent surge of the Omicron variant.  ###About CVG Airport:CVG 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://cvgairport.com/).

WLWT-TV 5 / January 10, 2022The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is celebrating 75 years of commercial flight and, to celebrate, the airport is announcing a yearlong sweepstakes.Jan. 10 marks CVG's 75th anniversary. On Jan. 10, 1947, the first flight landed at CVG, which was an American Airlines flight from Cleveland.ollowing that monumental flight landing, the airport scheduled around 24 passenger flights per day. Since then, Cincinnati's airport has grown and expanded with both passenger and cargo activity, CVG officials said.To celebrate the airport's 75th anniversary, CVG officials want to make people's travel dreams come true. The airport is hosting a Travel Dream Sweepstakes all year long.One lucky winner will be drawn each month. They will receive at minimum a $500 travel voucher for a flight from CVG. The first lucky winner will receive two roundtrip tickets from American Airlines.The sweepstakes will run from Jan. 10 through Dec. 31.[Click here to learn more and enter the sweepstakes.](https://cvgairport.com/CVG75)[FULL STORY AND VIDEO HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/cvg-75th-anniversary-sweepstakes/38726624#)

Erlanger, Ky. (January 10, 2022) – Today marks the 75th anniversary of commercial flight at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). On January 10, 1947, at 9:23 a.m., the first flight landed at CVG, which was an American Airlines flight from Cleveland, OH. Minutes later, the first Delta Airlines and TWA flights landed. Scheduled passenger service at that time averaged about 24 flights daily.Since that time, CVG has grown and expanded into a diversified business with both passenger and cargo activity resulting in $6.8 Billion economic impact on the entire region each year.Today, the airport celebrated with American Airlines by surprising and delighting travelers with live music and giveaways including cake pops, cookies and swag from both the airport and airline. The airport also announced a year-long travel sweepstakes, where, every month, one lucky winner will receive an airfare voucher with one of CVG’s airline partners to make their travel dreams come true.“This year, to celebrate all of the milestones throughout our 75 years, we are focused on inspiring travel once again,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We want to ask the community to not only think about their travel dreams, but to go out there and pursue them. With our monthly giveaway, we will help 12 lucky winners pursue those dream trips.”“For 75 years, we’ve had the privilege to help support the airport’s growth by connecting residents with the people and places that matter most to them, and in helping the international community have access to the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area,” said Esther Maldonado, Managing Director of Central Division Sales for American Airlines. “We’re proud to celebrate this milestone together.”More announcements will be made throughout the year, which will be included on CVG’s 75th anniversary webpage. You can learn more and enter the travel dream sweepstakes at [CVGairport.com/CVG75](https://cvgairport.com/CVG75).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://cvgairport.com/).

AI TechPark / December 17, 2021For the first time, travelers this holiday season will be able to make and receive contactless orders at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International AirportOttonomy announces that Ottobots, a fleet of fully [autonomous delivery robots](https://ai-techpark.com/brain-corp-deploys-in-store-autonomous-delivery-robots-for-retail/) for food and retail, are now available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This is the first autonomous robotic delivery of food, beverage and lifestyle products in an airport environment.Officially launched for the holiday travel season, passengers are now able to order contactless delivery directly to their location in Concourse B of the airport, delivered by an autonomous robot. Customers can select grab and go, beverage and travel items sold at select retail stores operated by Paradies Lagardere via orderatcvg.com on [mobile devices](https://ai-techpark.com/healthtech/mobile-fitness-health-apps-fitness-wearables/).Customers receive status updates on their phone and a unique QR code, which can be scanned by the robot’s top camera to open the secure compartment and retrieve their items. The entire delivery experience is contactless and fully autonomous, a first in the industry.“At CVG, we are redefining the travel experience by combining talent and tech to deliver innovative solutions,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG Airport. “We’ve built a culture of innovation at the airport and are excited to partner with Ottonomy to test and advance this technology in a live, airport environment.”The original pilot of Ottobots at CVG started running in late 2020. The partners gathered feedback from participating passengers including details on the experience, cost and desire to have autonomous delivery in airports. These live robot deliveries will gather additional research to further develop the program and user experience.Ritukar Vijay, Co-Founder and CEO of Ottonomy Inc, said, “This launch is a testament to CVG’s commitment to innovation and customer experience. We are able to provide a safe and secure experience through our Ottobots, executing automated contactless deliveries of food and beverage and retail products. COVID-19 has changed the way we all interact and relate to travel, making contactless delivery even more relevant and essential.”Ottobots navigate autonomously through crowds and unpredictable environments using Ottonomy’s proprietary Contextual Mobility navigation tech. The overall system is highly scalable and flexible utilizing a comprehensive suite of cloud tools that manages a fleet of robots deployed throughout different areas of an airport.To learn more about Ottonomy’s Ottobots you can visit the website: https://ottonomy.io/ or download assets from the Ottonomy Press Kit.For more such updates and perspectives around Digital Innovation, IoT, Data Infrastructure, AI & Cybersecurity, go to [AI-Techpark.com](http://ai-techpark.com/news/).[FULL STORY HERE](https://ai-techpark.com/ottonomy-launches-fully-autonomous-delivery-robots-at-cvg-airport/)