What you need to know After spending over a decade of his career in the hospitality industry, entrepreneur Lamont Blackwood decided to leverage his experience to start a new venture – one he ambitiously hopes could become the Amazon of the hospitality world. Blackwood co-founded an event-planning business in 2021, growing it across the U.S. […]
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Sun Country Airlines to open new operations base at CVG
A Minneapolis-based airline is set to open a new operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Sun Country Airlines is a budget airline that targets leisure travelers. Additionally, the airline has a growing cargo operation, as it operates Amazon Prime cargo flights. CVG is home to Amazon Air’s North American Superhub and is among the […]
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Check out these driving distance destinations for a weekend getaway
Nashville, Chicago, Red River Gorge State Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, and Pittsburgh are all within a five-hour drive of Northern Kentucky and offer a variety of recreational activities for a weekend vacation.
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A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown
The turbulence caused by the longest U.S. government shutdown may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease the jitters. “I think the shutdown at this point is history for air travel. The airlines understand this […]
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British Airways to increase number of London flights from CVG
British Airways announced Monday it would be increasing the number of flights out of CVG to London from five to six times per week. These will be direct flights straight out of Florence to London. CVG is currently the only airport in Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana that has direct flights to London. “Since launching our […]
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CVG passengers face travel nightmare as gov. shutdown disrupts flights
After a three-day travel ordeal, Cincinnati resident Stephyn Ward is happy to be home. “It is the worst travel experience I’ve ever had,” Ward said. Ward’s nightmare began with what was supposed to be a simple day trip to Dallas on Friday. “Well, I flew out of Cincinnati on Friday. I was planning on flying […]
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Over a dozen flights canceled at CVG Friday morning
More than a dozen flights were canceled at CVG Airport Friday morning, one day after the FAA announced it would decrease flight capacity by 10% at over 40 major airports across the country. The FAA announced Thursday it would start with a roughly 4% reduction at airports on Friday, before ramping up to 6% by […]
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CVG introduces CLEAR biometric eGates at TSA checkpoints
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is the latest to roll out CLEAR biometric eGates at the Transportation Security Administration’s security checkpoints. Launched Oct. 24, the new eGates use real-time facial recognition technology to verify travelers’ identities by matching their facial image with their ID and boarding pass. According to CLEAR, the TSA retains full control […]
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What does the future look like for CVG?
Since becoming CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Larry Krauter has pursued a forward-looking vision when leading the region’s most significant economic asset. Krauter assumed the reins from longtime executive Candace McGraw in the spring of this year after spending nearly 15 years as the CEO of the Spokane International Airport in Washington. McGraw, a […]
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CVG to end mandatory shoe removal at TSA checkpoints
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes during mandatory security screenings, according to a CBS News report. As of now, the Transportation Security Agency has not officially confirmed the change, although several news sites confirmed the news through internal TSA reports. The change is expected to impact travelers […]
