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 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 […]
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Allegiant launches direct flights to Gulf Shores, Portland
Allegiant Airlines, a budget carrier, is beginning service from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Portland, Oregon. The two new routes started today: “We are grateful to Allegiant Airlines for adding these two fantastic destinations,” CVG CEO Larry Krauter said in a news release. “Portland has been among our top markets […]
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Starbucks shuts down at CVG, Dunkin’ set to take over
The Starbucks shops inside the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have officially closed. Starbucks is no longer listed on CVG’s online restaurant directory. The coffee franchise had two locations inside the airport: one in Concourse A that closed in earlier in the year and another in Concourse B that closed in mid-April. Dunkin’ will replace Starbucks […]
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Celebrate Cincinnati Zoo’s 150th anniversary with Braxton Brewing at CVG
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo, Braxton Brewing Company has released a new line of specialty beer: the Safari Lemongrass Lager. “We just rolled it out last Saturday, so it’s brand new,” said Dennis Chastang, the general manager of Braxton’s CVG location. “That’s why we’re doing all this. It’s kind of […]
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Frontier Airlines to add new nonstop flight from CVG to Dominican Republic
Frontier Airlines will soon expand its summer travel season flights offered at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The airline announced it will be adding a nonstop flight from CVG to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic starting May 17. The new service will provide travelers with a direct connection to the Caribbean destination. […]
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Direct flights that can help you scratch that travel itch this year
It’s a new year, and for many, that means a renewed motivation to prioritize things that may have been relegated to the backburner. It could be exercise, it could be eating better or spending more time with family. It could also mean traveling more. Turns out this might be an easier resolution that you realized: […]
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Boone County moves to restrict large solar farms to preserve rural farmland
Boone County is one step closer to prohibiting large solar farms in order to preserve rural farmland, with a first reading of an ordinance to regulate and define solar energy systems and battery storage facilities in unincorporated county.
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Aviation company to open $12.2 million facility at CVG, create 250 jobs
L2 Aviation is investing $12.2 million in a new facility in Boone County, creating 250 jobs and receiving a $3.5 million tax incentive from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority.
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CVG announces firms chosen to lead $575M airport renovation
The Kenton County Airport Board has selected consulting firm AECOM, Hunt Construction Group, and developer Skanska USA to lead the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s terminal modernization, which aims to boost operational efficiency, modernize facilities, and improve the customer-facing experience.