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John Wayne Airport offers travel tips for the Labor Day Holiday weekend

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JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND

SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Thursday, August 31 through Tuesday, September 5 during the Labor Day holiday weekend. More than 169,000 passengers traveled through JWA during the same period in 2016 with the busiest travel days being the Thursday and Friday before and the Tuesday following Labor Day.

JWA travelers can visit www.ocair.com for real-time flight status, parking availability, and road closures and construction activity near John Wayne Airport. Continue reading→

The CHP pursued and stopped a suspected car thief by John Wayne Airport on Sunday night

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A suspected car thief led the California Highway Patrol in a pursuit that started in Laguna Beach and ended in by the John Wayne Airport, according to the O.C. Register.

As is often the case the car in question, a blue Honda Civic, was reported stolen in Santa Ana. The suspect took the stolen car to Laguna Beach where local police officers tried to stop the driver but of course he took off, traveling down Newport Coast Drive before heading southbound on the 73. Continue reading→

Thanksgiving travel tips from John Wayne Airport

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips From John Wayne Airport

Airports across the country are anticipating a record-setting year-end holiday travel season. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods, and passengers traveling through John Wayne Airport (JWA) between Friday, November 18 and Monday, November 28 will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic. JWA travelers can visit www.ocair.com for real-time flight status, parking availability, and road closures and construction activity near the Airport.

I can assure you that during this busy holiday season, visitors to John Wayne Airport will experience the same friendly staff, superior guest amenities, and safe and secure environment they rely upon. Wherever you are travelling to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, the airport wishes you a safe and enjoyable trip. Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport invites O.C. art students to enter their 27th annual art contest

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2016

Contact: Deanne Thompson, (949) 252-5182, dthompson@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT INVITES ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS TO ENTER 27TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART CONTEST

SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport’s (JWA) 27th annual Student Art Contest is underway. All Orange County public and private school students, including home-schooled students, in grades kindergarten through 12 are encouraged to submit artwork inspired by this year’s theme, “Beyond the Clouds.” Entries should be submitted to the Orange County Department of Education, any Orange County Public Library Branch or participating city libraries, no later than 4 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016.

“John Wayne Airport has a vibrant arts program, displaying museum quality exhibitions in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal throughout the year,” said Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett. “The Student Art Contest Exhibition is one of the most popular, showcasing the talents of our community’s young artists.” Continue reading→

Man arrested after trespassing at John Wayne Airport and trying to hide in a helicopter

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James Carroll, a 35-year-old man was arrested Monday after he ran from police and tried to hide in a helicopter at John Wayne Airport, in Santa Ana, according to the O.C. Register.

The Newport Beach police responded to to a call at about 3:40 p.m. about a man who needed medical attention at the 19700 block of Campus Drive, which is just outside the airport, in Newport Beach. Continue reading→

Thanksgiving Holiday travel tips from John Wayne Airport

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Giant Red Backpack at the Riley Terminal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2015

Contact: Rachel Gibson, (949) 252-5182, rgibson@ocair.com

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In anticipation of one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods, John Wayne Airport (JWA) offers travel tips to help passengers prepare for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Passengers traveling through JWA between Friday, November 20 and Monday, November 30 will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

This season, JWA is thankful for its partnership with KeepOCSafe. Together, we encourage travelers to be aware of their surroundings and report questionable objects or activities. A Giant Red Backpack (pictured below) will be on display in the Riley Terminal throughout the holidays to remind passengers and visitors, “If You See Something, Say Something™.” Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport provides Fourth of July holiday travel tips

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2015
Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT PROVIDES FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Summer travel is underway at John Wayne Airport (JWA) and with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, JWA anticipates a busy travel period from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, July 5. Passengers and visitors are encouraged to check construction alerts at ocair.com and plan ahead if visiting JWA during this time. Passengers are also reminded that fireworks are prohibited in or around the Airport.

“Independence Day is a time to celebrate our country’s independence and many travelers take to the skies during this holiday weekend,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer. “Our goal is to ensure you have a safe, secure and enjoyable holiday travel experience.” Continue reading→

Southwest Airlines announces nonstop service from John Wayne Airport to Missouri

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Southwest Airlines at John Wayne Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2015

Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES® ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP ROUTES FROM JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Today, Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service from John Wayne Airport (JWA) to St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. Southwest routed their specialty plane, Missouri One, through John Wayne Airport this morning to introduce the new destinations. Service to Kansas City (MCI) and St. Louis (STL), Missouri, will begin on November 22, 2015. Todd Spitzer, Chairman, Orange County Board of Supervisors; Dave Harvey, Southwest Airlines’ Senior Director of Network Planning and Performance; and Laura DeSoto, Chair, Orange County Business Council Board of Directors shared their excitement for these new routes during a media event overlooking John Wayne Airport’s Thomas F. Riley Terminal and airfield.

“We are fortunate to have a world-class airport right here in Orange County. JWA is beautiful, convenient and generates over six billion dollars in annual economic impact – it is a powerful engine that helps drive our economy,” shared Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer. “That engine will be even more powerful come November with thanks to Southwest Airlines and the launch of new nonstop service to Kansas City and St. Louis.” Continue reading→