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Avelo Airlines to bring nonstop flights from JAX to New Haven, Connecticut starting in February
Read full article: Avelo Airlines to bring nonstop flights from JAX to New Haven, Connecticut starting in FebruaryThe Jacksonville Aviation Authority and an airline executive will announce Monday a new airline coming to the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in February.
Jacksonville airport officials showcase prohibited items, share tips for Thanksgiving travelers
Read full article: Jacksonville airport officials showcase prohibited items, share tips for Thanksgiving travelersRepresentatives from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) will showcase prohibited items and share travel tips for passengers ahead of Thanksgiving.
If you see a disaster at the Jacksonville airport Wednesday, it’s only an exercise
Read full article: If you see a disaster at the Jacksonville airport Wednesday, it’s only an exerciseA full-scale disaster exercise at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) on Wednesday will cause some temporary traffic closures and will shut down one of the airport's runways.
Attention turns to FAA after damaged database file causes outage in safety-alert system
Read full article: Attention turns to FAA after damaged database file causes outage in safety-alert systemU.S. air travel returned mostly to normal Thursday, a day after a computer system that sends safety information to pilots broke down and grounded traffic from coast to coast.
New military lounge opens at Jacksonville International Airport
Read full article: New military lounge opens at Jacksonville International AirportThe Jacksonville Aviation Authority on Wednesday officially opened a new military lounge at Jacksonville International Airport for active-duty service members.
JAX Airport: Passengers should arrive at least 2 hours before flights this week
Read full article: JAX Airport: Passengers should arrive at least 2 hours before flights this weekThousands of people are expected to fly out of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) every day next week as Thanksgiving approaches.
Haven’t been to the airport lately? What you need to know ahead of the holidays
Read full article: Haven’t been to the airport lately? What you need to know ahead of the holidaysWe all have our routines with holiday travel. But the COVID-19 pandemic means you’ll see some changes you might not expect at Jacksonville International Airport. You’ll need all the regular items like a picture ID and a boarding pass, but you’ll also need a mask. In April, JAA dramatically reduced on-airport parking rates in the daily and hourly garages and the daily surface lot. Parking location Daily Rate Hourly Garage $10 Daily Garage $10 Daily Surface Lot $7 Economy Lot No.
Jacksonville airports preparing for influx of visitors the week of RNC
Read full article: Jacksonville airports preparing for influx of visitors the week of RNCJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tens of thousands of people will be heading into Jacksonville in less than two months for the Republican National Conventions. It could seem like a long way away, but it’s just around the corner for Jacksonville Aviation Authority officials. It didn’t specify the number of people expected, but it’s freeing up 4 of its airports to accommodate travelers. In a statement sent to News4Jax, JAA said it will be showcasing its four airports, including Jacksonville International (JAX), Cecil, Jacksonville Executive at Craig. “As the RNC approaches, the JAA will release additional information for passengers, members of the media, and other airport visitors.
Planning to travel soon? The changes you can expect at JAX airport
Read full article: Planning to travel soon? The changes you can expect at JAX airportJACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Aviation Authority launched a new program aimed at protecting the health and safety of passengers traveling through Jacksonville International Airport ahead of the summer travel season. The new initiative, called JAX Airport Cares means travelers should expect to see changes if they head to the airport. Mandatory temperature checks for JAA employees: JAA employees are required to have temperature screening conducted prior to starting work shifts. "Keep possession of your boarding pass. Place the boarding pass over the scanner, then show your boarding pass and ID to the TSA officer, said Brian Cahill, Transportation Security Administration federal security director for northern Florida.