Press Releases

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Archived Press Releases

Gainesville Regional Airport to Serve Holiday Travelers an Early Morning Treat
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – December 16, 2005
The Gainesville Regional Airport will serve coffee, orange juice, cookies, doughnuts and other baked treats to approximately 300 early morning holiday travelers on Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22.
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Gainesville Regional Airport Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate the Phase 1 Opening of its Airline Passenger Terminal Renovation
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – November 3, 2005
The Gainesville Regional Airport commemorated its Phase 1 opening of the Airline Passenger Terminal renovation by cutting the ribbon on Delta Connection’s boarding bridge, one of three covered walkways that connect the terminal building to the aircraft, during a ceremony today. Click here to read the airport’s press release.
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Gainesville Regional Airport Ends Fiscal Year with Increase in Passenger Traffic
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 27, 2005
The Gainesville Regional Airport ended its 2005 fiscal year on September 30 with a 36.84 percent increase in passenger traffic compared to the 2004 fiscal year.
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Gainesville Regional Airport Announces New Manager, Public Relations and Governmental Affairs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – October 27, 2005
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority announces the appointment of Michelle B. Danisovszky as its new Manager, Public Relations and Governmental Affairs for the Gainesville Regional Airport.
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Grand Opening – Jet Fuel Food Concession at Airport
Gainesville, FL – June 16, 2005
Gainesville Regional Airport will celebrate the grand opening of the Jet Fuel Coffee Company food concession with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 16th at 10:30 am.
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Double-Digit Passenger Increase for Sixth Straight Month
Gainesville, FL – April 21, 2005
Gainesville Regional Airport published its monthly report of airline traffic volumes for March, revealing a 39.7% increase in enplaned passengers on scheduled service over the same month in 2004.
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Airport Posts Double-Digit Growth for February
Gainesville, FL – March 18, 2005
The number of passengers getting on scheduled flights grew 60.6% in February 2005 compared to February 2004.
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“Welcome Home Troops” Sign to Be Erected at Airport
Gainesville, FL – February 1, 2005
A “Welcome Home” sign for returning members of the armed forces will be unveiled on Thursday, February 3th at the Gainesville Regional Airport.
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Passenger Traffic Climbs at Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville, FL – January 20, 2005
With the addition of two new airlines, Northwest Airlines with service to Memphis and Continental Connection with service to Miami and Tampa, the Gainesville Regional Airport is experiencing substantially higher volumes of traffic.
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Northwest Airlines Arrives in Gainesville
Gainesville, FL – September 17, 2004
Gainesville Regional Airport will celebrate the Inaugural flight of Northwest Airlines and the airport’s new service to Memphis and the world with a special event on Monday, September 20.
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Flights Cancelled at Gainesville Regional Airport Due to Hurricane Frances
Gainesville, FL – September 3, 2004 5:00 p.m.
The Gainesville Regional Airport has no immediate plans to close, however, weather conditions are being monitored closely and flight cancellations are anticipated on Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6.
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Gainesville Regional Airport’s Primary Runway Scheduled to Open on Thursday, September 2
Gainesville, FL – August 30, 2004 3:00 p.m.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. at Gainesville Regional Airport to celebrate the opening of the Airport’s primary runway.
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Runway Rehabilitation Project Begins at Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville, FL – August 3, 2004
A $5.2 million runway rehabilitation project is underway at Gainesville Regional Airport. Runway 10/28, the Airport’s main runway, will be closed to all air traffic from August 13 through September 1.
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Continental Connection Announces New Service
Gainesville, FL – July 15, 2004
Continental Connection, operated by Gulfstream International Airlines, Inc., announced its plan for new service between Gainesville and Miami International, as well as new service between Gainesville and Tampa/St. Petersburg. Click here to read the airport’s full press release.
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Delta Connection Announces Larger Aircraft
Gainesville, FL – June 14, 2004
Delta Connection, carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) has announced that they will begin scheduled service with their 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft beginning July 1, 2004.
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Northwest Airlines Announces New Jet Service
Gainesville, FL – May 10, 2004
Northwest Airlines announces new jet service between their Memphis hub and Gainesville Regional Airport. Beginning September 20, 2004, Northwest Airlines will serve North Central Florida twice a day with their 50-seat Regional Jet aircraft.
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Air Service Announcement to Take Place May 10, 2004
Gainesville, FL – May 7, 2004
Airline officials and Gainesville Regional Airport will make a major air service announcement on Monday, May 10, 2004.
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US AIRWAYS ALL JETS. . .ALL THE TIME! Inauguration of US Airways all jet service
Gainesville, FL. – March 4, 2004
In the spirit of improving air service for Gainesville/Alachua County and North Central Florida, Gainesville Regional Airport will officially kick-off its “US AIRWAYS…ALL JETS…ALL THE TIME SERVICE TO CHARLOTTE” by hosting a special press conference AND celebration of the all new 50-seat CRJ 200 (Canadian Regional Jet) aircraft. The event will take place with a brief press conference on Monday, March 8th at 1:45 P.M. in front of the US Airways ticket counter in the airline passenger terminal.
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New Wireless Internet at the Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville, FL – February 4, 2004
Gainesville Regional Airport is pleased to announce that wireless and wired high-speed Internet access will be provided in the terminal and public areas as a no-cost amenity to travelers flying Gainesville.
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US Airways Express Announces All Jet Service Starting March 7, 2004
Gainesville, FL – January 12, 2004
US Airways announces this afternoon that effective March 7, 2004 all flights to and from Gainesville Regional Airport will be served with 50-seat CRJ-200 Regional Jet Aircraft.
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Celebration of “100 Years of Flight”
Gainesville, FL – December 15, 2003
December 17, 2003 marks the 100th anniversary of the first powered, manned, heavier-than-air, controlled flight. The public is invited to attend a celebration of 100 Years of Flight.
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Announcement of New Officers for Airport Authority
Gainesville, FL – September 25, 2003
At the September 18th Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority board meeting, new officers were elected.
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Airport Awarded a Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Grant
Gainesville, FL – September 18, 2003
On September 17, 2003, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Gainesville Regional Airport will receive a $660,000 grant awarded under the USDOT Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program.
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Airport Master Plan Update Study
Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc., the airport’s planning consultant, conducted meetings on Friday, July 25, 2003 to review Working Paper # 1 of the Airport Master Plan Update Study. Please note that this is a 12MB file and may take a few to download minutes depending on your connection.
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US Airways to Add Additional Flights Beginning June 9, 2003
Gainesville, FL – May 12, 2003
US Airways Express announced it will be adding an additional departure, Flight 3018, beginning June 9th, departing Gainesville Regional Airport at 7:25 A.M. and arriving in Charlotte, N.C. at 9:20 A.M.
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Massage Therapy Available at Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville, FL – April 30, 2003
Massage therapy is now offered at the Gainesville Regional Airport by the Massage Health Center, directed by owner and licensed therapist Anne Campbell. A therapist will be available three days a week on Monday, Thursday and Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Therapists will work with seated massage chairs, with prices ranging from $7.00 for five minutes to $30.00 for thirty minutes. This service is offered for stress reduction and minor pain relief for a trial basis for two months.
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Airport Announces New Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Gainesville, FL – April 18, 2003
The Gainesville Regional Airport announces Allan J. Penksa as its senior manager in charge of facilities and maintenance, responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to facilities maintenance and facilities development at the airport.
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Great News! More Delta/ASA Seats
Gainesville, FL – January 31, 2003
Delta/ASA is scheduling the larger, 66-passenger ATR aircraft on two of its flights beginning mid-February, 2003. This is great news. Delta/ASA flights routinely see better than 80% average load factors. The additional seats offers expanded flexibility and service for Gainesville Regional Airport travelers.
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Credit Card Service Now Available For Airport Parking
Gainesville, FL – January 08, 2003
We are pleased to announce that credit cards, checks or cash are now accepted at the Gainesville Regional Airport Parking Lots. American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Diner’s Club are all accepted.
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GO*NY NonStop!
Gainesville, FL – December 02, 2002
The Gainesville Regional Airport is pleased to announce a partnership with Ocala to launch a campaign to attract Continental Airlines and the creation of a nonstop Gainesville to Newark, New Jersey route.
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Gainesville Regional Airport Welcomes CANTEEN Vending Services
Gainesville, FL – June 28, 2002
As of June 30, 2002, CANTEEN VENDING SERVICES, one of the oldest and largest vending companies in the United States, with more than 70 years of experience in the industry will be providing food service at the Gainesville Regional Airport. CANTEEN Vending replaces Jerry’s Caterers.
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Gainesville Regional Airport Flights Have Increased
Gainesville, FL – June 19, 2002
May activity has just been tabulated and passenger traffic at the Gainesville Regional Airport is up. Airport Director Rick Crider is enthusiastic about these results, which indicate an increase of 10.7 percent from May 2001 to May 2002. Crider points out that since September 11th, industry traffic has overall dropped significantly.
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Governor Calls on Florida National Guard to Increase Security at Airports Statewide
Gainesville, FL – October 03, 2001
The Florida National Guard will reinforce security at commercial airports statewide under the direction of Governor Jeb Bush.
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Discover Air is Forced to Leave Gainesville
Gainesville, FL – September 20, 2001
Discover Air and Gainesville Airport officials received the discouraging news late on Wednesday. As part of the overall collateral damage of last week’s terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Discover Air’s insurance company advised the “Scheduled Part 135” operator [scheduled charter service] it would not cover “acts of war” which includes terrorist acts.
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