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CVG busy and offers tips for travelers
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is planning for 330,000 travelers to fly in and out of the airport for the December holiday (12/21/23-1/2/24). This is an 18% increase over 2022 volumes. The busiest days will be December 21-23 and January 2.

The busiest time for departures is expected to be between 5 AM and 7 AM and arrivals remain steady from mid-morning through 11 PM. Demand is the highest for these destinations: New York City, Houston, Denver, London, and Orlando.

Tips for travelers:
- All passengers are advised to arrive in the Terminal at least two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
- Don’t confuse departure time with the final boarding time: travelers should check with their carrier on what time the doors close prior to departure.
- Check TSA’s website for what you can bring through security.
- Visit cvgairport.com to view expected TSA wait times, parking availability, and food options including CVG’s newest restaurants: Skyline, Frisch’s, Braxton Taproom, and Wendy’s.
- There are several parking options at CVG, including the Terminal garage (general and reserved); valet; ValuPark; and Economy Lot.
- A new taxi service, located at Ground Transport East, launched on December 5^th at CVG. The company is called zTrip and more information can be found at ztrip.com.
Dec 19, 2023
Breeze Airways promises “Seriously Nice” nonstop flights from CVG
— Promotional fares starting from $39* and $99* –-

Cincinnati, Ohio – Breeze Airways, the “Seriously Nice” low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, announced Wednesday that it will bring service to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with nonstop flights to Charleston and San Francisco, starting February 8, 2023. Introductory fares for the new flights are $39* and $99* one way, respectively.

From Cincinnati, OH:
- Charleston, SC** (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting February 8, Nice from $39* one way; Nicer from $79*; Nicest from $89*);
- San Francisco, CA** (Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting February 8, Nice from $99* one way; Nicer from $179*; Nicest from $199*).
“Our strategy over the last several years has been to further diversify airline options for local travelers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “We welcome Breeze to the region and are excited for our community to experience their Seriously Nice™ flights to Charleston and San Francisco – two business and leisure travel hot spots. We look forward to working with Breeze and growing their network here at CVG.”

“Breeze is always looking for opportunities to bring our fast, efficient, and affordable air service between underserved city pairs — and Cincinnati is a great fit,” said Tom Doxey, Breeze Airways’ President. “Connecting northern Kentucky, southern Ohio and southern Indiana with South Carolina and northern California, as well as our Seriously Nice™ product, will bring affordability, convenience, and ease to Guests in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. And this is just the beginning. We’ll add more flights and destinations if these sell as well as we expect.”

Guests on Breeze may choose from three price bundles that are offered as ‘Nice’, ‘Nicer’, and ‘Nicest’. Nice and Nicer bundles are across Breeze’s fleet of Embraer 195 e-jets and Airbus A220s, while Nicest – including a First Class seat – is only available on the A220s. Guests may also choose a Nice or Nicer bundle and add a First Class seat as well. Breeze has ordered 80 brand new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with options for 40 more.

Seat pitch for a Standard Economy seat is 30 inches on the A220s and 31 inches on the E-195s, while seat pitch for Extra Legroom is 32 inches on the A220s and between 34 and 39 inches on the E-195s, depending on the row selected. First Class seats feature 39-inches of seat pitch, 20.5-inches of seat width, and special features, such as a footrest, for added comfort. All seats on Breeze’s Airbus fleet are fitted with in-seat AC power and USB/C ports.

Breeze doesn’t charge change or cancellation fees up to 15 minutes prior to departure and offers other benefits such as free family seating and a la carte pricing.

Flights are now on sale at www.flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.

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*  Introductory fares promotion is only available when booking a new reservation and on select routes. Supply is limited. No advance purchase requirement applies. Promotion must be purchased by October 24, 2022 (11:59 pm ET) for travel by May 16, 2023. Price, rules and routes displayed includes taxes & government fees. Prices, rules, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

** Route operated by A220 aircraft

About Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 from 16 destinations primarily in the east and southeast of the United States. One year later, it was ranked as the No. 2 U.S. best domestic airline of 2021 by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. In 2022, Breeze expanded west across the U.S., including coast-to-coast flights, and now offers 102 nonstop routes between 34 cities in 19 states. Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze operates a fleet of Embraer 190/195 and Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a focus on providing efficient and affordable flights between secondary airports, bypassing hubs for shorter travel times. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees, up to 24-months of reusable flight credit and customized flight features – including complimentary family seating – delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Flights are on sale at flybreeze.com and via the Breeze app.
Oct 20, 2022
Holiday happenings and travel tips at CVG

Erlanger, Ky. – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is celebrating the holidays this week by offering entertainment and travel tips to enhance passengers’ experience.

Upcoming holiday events include:

Wednesday, 12/20

10-11am: Campbell County Brass Quintet

2-3pm: Christmas carolers

Thursday, 12/21:

6am-6pm: Complimentary gift wrapping by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State in Concourse A and USO volunteers in Concourse B

10-11am: Christmas carolers

10am-Noon: Meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa in Concourse A; and hot chocolate bar for passengers

2-3pm: ArtsWave Presents performance by 16 Strings

Friday, 12/22:

6am-6pm: Complimentary gift wrapping by volunteers from Honor Flight Tri-State in Concourse A and USO volunteers in Concourse B

10am-Noon: Meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa on ticketing level in Terminal

1-2pm: Campbell County Brass Quintet

“Our vision is to make travel through CVG an unforgettably positive experience, and what better time to deliver on that vision than the holiday season,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “With increased flight options and more capacity, we expect passenger volumes to increase approximately 15 percent compared to 2016’s Christmas holiday travel period. We’re excited to welcome more folks in our Terminal and Concourses.”

If you’re traveling in the coming weeks, CVG offers the following tips to help book, pack and prepare for your trip.

Booking a flight:

Book your trip as early as possible for lower-priced airfares and holiday deals. You can look for fare deals at cvgairport.com/deals or nonstop cities served by which airline from CVG at http://cvgairport.com/flight/cities.

Parking:

CVG parking options include curbside valet service, pre-pay reserved premium parking, garage parking adjacent to the Terminal, and surface parking with shuttle service in CVG’s ValuPark lot. For details, visit: cvgairport.com/park/options. For more information on how you pre-pay and reserve a parking space in the garage, visit: cvgreservedparking.com. To check out the quickest parking options and available spaces when on your way to the airport, visit: cvgairport.com.

Packing luggage:

Familiarize yourself with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) procedures at www.tsa.gov to ensure what you pack in your carry-on is compliant with TSA standards. Weapons may not be carried aboard aircraft. This includes replicas, toy weapons and anything that can be mistaken for a weapon. Furthermore, a TSA approved carry on luggage, like the CHESTER, is a wise investment.

For protection against lost luggage, label your bags inside and out with your contact information. Be sure to include the address and phone number of your destination or even a copy of your travel itinerary.

Do not wrap gifts that you plan to carry onboard. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Free gift wrapping is available in the Concourses.

Before leaving home:

First-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG. The videos offer a visual tour of the facilities to help plan. Step-by-step navigation scripts are available on CVG’s website, suitable for smart phone text-to-voice accessibility function. cvgairport.com/terminal/videos.

New this season is a Google 360° Virtual Tour accessible from any PC, Mac or mobile smart device. cvgairport.com/terminal/360

CVG recommends passengers arrive to the airport two hours before your flight to ensure adequate time to park, check baggage, go through security and make it to your gate in time for boarding. To save time and avoid lines, select your seat, check your bag, and print or download your boarding pass prior to arriving at the airport. Real-time updates such as flight status, weather and security times for TSA Pre-Check and general screening are available at cvgairport.com.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with your specific airline’s time requirements. Passenger check-in, baggage tagging, and boarding times vary by airline. Generally, airlines will restrict checking in baggage 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure to allow ample time to tag, screen, and load baggage on board your aircraft. Boarding times are often included on your boarding pass indicating the boarding time beginning 30 to 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Most airlines end the boarding process 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure to ensure an on-time departure from the gate.

Follow CVG on Twitter: @CVGairport, for travel tips, weather information and promotions for future trips.

Navigating the airport:

Look for public safety assistants wearing yellow jackets/vests located from the moment you arrive at curbside to security to help get you to your gate faster. Volunteer airport ambassadors are available throughout the Terminal and Concourses (everyday 8am-8pm) to also help answer questions. Information booth volunteers and public safety personnel have access to iPad language interpretation service including American Sign Language.

Passengers in a wheelchair, using a stroller or service animal can utilize a designated lane in security.

When using general screening, be prepared to remove blazers, coats and bulky sweaters and activate any electronic or battery-powered equipment as part of the security inspection. This includes laptops, music players, games and phones. PreCheck customers may leave jackets and shoes on and electronic devices may remain packed in carry-on luggage. You can find more information about Pre-Check online via tsa.gov/tsa-precheck. All airlines at CVG are now TSA Pre-Check compatible. If not already a PreCheck member, passengers can apply for future travel at CVG’s Pre-Check Enrollment Center located on the baggage claim level which is open from Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 5 pm.

CVG offers more than 20 unique and diverse food and service options. The Club at CVG, an all-inclusive departure lounge, does not require a membership, and is accessible no matter what class of airline ticket. Kids play areas are located at Concourses A and B. The Garra Fish Spa, Natalie’s Candy Jar and a second Vino Volo location opened in Concourse A earlier this year. Passengers can also check out artifacts on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center throughout the terminal and concourses with some locations hosting activity tables by CMC staff and volunteers. Also, new this year is a CPR-training kiosk in Concourse A where you can learn this life-saving skill in five minutes.

Service Dogs

CVG also supports service dogs, emotional support animals, and the family pet in a travel-safe carry-on bag. Animal Relief Areas are located near Gate A18 (interior) and Ground Transportation Center (exterior). Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

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Dec 19, 2017
Tips for flying this holiday season from CVG and elsewhere

Erlanger – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is launching into the holiday travel season by offering passengers more flights and destinations. CVG expects more than 150,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period (11/19-11/26).

“With increased flight options and more capacity, we expect passenger volumes to increase approximately 14 percent compared to 2016’s Thanksgiving travel period,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG. “Customer service is a top priority for CVG. We encourage passengers to arrive two hours before their flight to not be rushed. Some airlines require customers to be present at the gate 10-20 minutes prior to scheduled departure, and many begin boarding 30-45 minutes before departure. We want travelers to have an unforgettably positive travel experience the moment they arrive at the airport until they return home.”

With holiday travel right around the corner, now is the time to book, pack and prepare. CVG offers the following tips to walk passengers through their air travel experience.

Booking a flight:

Book your trip as early as possible for lower-priced airfares and holiday deals. You can look for fare deals at cvgairport.com/deals or nonstop cities served by which airline from CVG at http://cvgairport.com/flight/cities.

Parking:

CVG parking options include curbside valet service, pre-pay reserved premium parking, garage parking adjacent to the Terminal, and surface parking with shuttle service in CVG’s ValuPark lot. For details, visit: cvgairport.com/park/options. For more information on how you pre-pay and reserve a parking space in the garage, visit: cvgreservedparking.com. To check out the quickest parking options and available spaces when on your way to the airport, visit: cvgairport.com.

Packing luggage:

Familiarize yourself with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) procedures at www.tsa.gov to ensure what you pack in your carry-on is compliant with TSA standards. Weapons may not be carried aboard aircraft. This includes replicas, toy weapons and anything that can be mistaken for a weapon.

For protection against lost luggage, label your bags inside and out with your contact information. Be sure to include the address and phone number of your destination.

Do not wrap gifts that you plan to carry onboard. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift.

Before leaving home:

First-time guests can watch videos with closed captioning prior to arriving at CVG. The videos offer a visual tour of the facilities to help plan. Step-by-step navigation scripts are available on CVG’s website, suitable for smart phone text-to-voice accessibility function. cvgairport.com/terminal/videos.

New this season is a Google 360° Virtual Tour accessible from any PC, Mac or mobile smart device. cvgairport.com/terminal/360

CVG recommends passengers arrive to the airport two hours before your flight to ensure adequate time to park, check baggage, go through security and make it to your gate in time for boarding. To save time and avoid lines, select your seat, check your bag, and print or download your boarding pass prior to arriving at the airport. Real-time updates such as flight status, weather and security times for TSA Pre-Check and general screening are available at cvgairport.com.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with your specific airline’s time requirements. Passenger check-in, baggage tagging, and boarding times vary by airline. Generally, airlines will restrict checking baggage 30 to 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure to allow ample time to tag, screen, and load baggage on board your aircraft. Boarding times are often included on your boarding pass indicating the boarding time beginning 30 to 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Most airlines end the boarding process 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure to ensure an on-time departure from the gate.

Follow CVG on Twitter: @CVGairport, for travel tips, weather information and promotions for future trips.

Navigating the airport:

Look for public safety assistants wearing yellow jackets/vests located from the moment you arrive at curbside to security to help get you to your gate faster. Volunteer airport ambassadors are available throughout the Terminal and Concourses (everyday 8am-8pm) to also help answer questions. Information booth volunteers and public safety personnel have access to iPad language interpretation service including American Sign Language.

Passengers in a wheelchair, using a stroller or service animal can utilize a designated lane in security.

When using general screening, be prepared to remove blazers, coats and bulky sweaters and activate any electronic or battery-powered equipment as part of the security inspection. This includes laptops, music players, games and phones. PreCheck customers may leave jackets and shoes on and electronic devices may remain packed in carry-on luggage. You can find more information about Pre-Check online via tsa.gov/tsa-precheck. All airlines at CVG are now TSA Pre-Check compatible. If not already a PreCheck member, passengers can apply for future travel at CVG’s Pre-Check Enrollment Center located on the baggage claim level which is open from Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 5 pm.

CVG offers more than 20 unique and diverse food and service options. The Club at CVG, an all-inclusive departure lounge, does not require a membership, and is accessible no matter what class of airline ticket. Kids play areas are located at Concourses A and B. The Garra Fish Spa, Natalie’s Candy Jar and a second Vino Volo location opened in Concourse A earlier this year. Passengers can also check out artifacts on loan from the Cincinnati Museum Center throughout the terminal and concourses with some locations hosting activity tables by CMC staff and volunteers. Also, new this year is a CPR-training kiosk in Concourse A where you can learn this life-saving skill in five minutes.

CVG also supports service dogs, emotional support animals, and the family pet in a travel-safe carry-on bag. Animal Relief Areas are located near Gate A18 (interior) and Ground Transportation Center (exterior). Free Wi-Fi is available including plenty of outlets to recharge all your electronics before the flight.

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Nov 20, 2017