Five days since a global IT outage left thousands of flights grounded, local travelers are still trying to recover. Dozens of luggage bags were seen lined up in the baggage claim section of CVG Airport. Airport workers had the belongings ordered by the final two digits of the customers baggage number provided when the items […]
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Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticed
Delta Air Lines struggled for a fourth straight day to recover from a worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty software update, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and drawing unwanted attention from the federal government. The airline’s chief executive said it would take “another couple days” before “the worst is clearly behind us.” Delta’s […]
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CVG passengers face long delays, cancellations after global tech outage
Travelers were left stranded and frustrated after Allegiant Airlines cancelled flights due to an internet services outage, causing delays and cancellations across major airlines.
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NKY Trail Fund launched to connect Northern Kentucky trails
Nonprofits in the Tri-State have established the NKY Trail Fund to raise funds for the development of more trails in Northern Kentucky, with the goal of connecting existing trails and creating a more accessible network.
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CVG braces for surge in Memorial Day travelers
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is expecting an estimated 235,000 travelers for Memorial Day weekend, a 13% increase from last year, and is offering nonstop service to 57 destinations.
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Frontier Airlines’ CVG crew base to generate $27M in local annual wages
Frontier Airlines pilot Justin Grant had two dreams as a kid: for the Cincinnati Bengals to win a Super Bowl and to fly out of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as a pilot. With Frontier Airlines recently opening a crew base at CVG, Grant can check off one of those boxes. The new crew base […]
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Beshear visits Newport on the Levee to kick off National Tourism Week
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear paid a visit to Newport on the Levee Wednesday afternoon along with several other Kentucky officials, such as Tourism Secretary Lindy Casebier and senior advisor to Beshear Rocky Adkins, to celebrate successful tourism initiatives across the region. Hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Northern Kentucky, like the Newport Aquarium, officials touted, have […]
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CVG poised to become designated port of entry for wildlife and wildlife products
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport may soon be designated as a global port of entry for wildlife and wildlife-derived products thanks to legislation passing through Congress. First introduced by Rep. Sam Graves in July 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, or H.R. 3935, is a federal funding bill designed to fund the agency through […]
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Covington’s ‘Madison Mile’ project aims to draw visitors to city’s landmarks
The Covington Board of Commissioners is set to approve a pilot program for wayfinding signage along Madison Avenue to guide visitors to the city’s major landmarks.
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Kids to Parks Day in Kenton County promotes outdoor recreation, conservation
Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is celebrating ‘Kids to Parks Day’ at the New Kenton County Park in Independence on May 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with nature crafts, a scavenger hunt, and hiking.