Flights to Austin & New Orleans to Operate Year-RoundSept. 15, 2015 — Allegiant is expanding its winter and spring flight schedule from CVG, offering more flights and more destinations for low-cost travel.Allegiant will open a new base of operations at CVG on January 6 and by February will operate 40 weekly flights to more nonstop destinations than any other low-cost carrier at the airport. This expanded schedule represents a 54% increase in flights compared the same period in 2015.“We’re excited to offer Cincinnati and northern Kentucky travelers these enhanced travel options for winter and spring travel,” said Eric Fletcher, Allegiant Travel Company manager of airports. “With the upcoming launch of our base of operations at CVG and these schedule enhancements, we look forward to continued success and growth in the region.”Notable service expansions include:• The return and upgrade of nonstop flights to Austin and New Orleans to be operated year-round• An early return of seasonal flights to Savannah / Hilton Head beginning Feb. 18• Nonstop service to Las Vegas increasing from two to five weekly flights“We are excited that the strong demand from our region to these markets prompted Allegiant to bring these flights back earlier in the year and now establish them as year around destinations,” said Candace McGraw, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO.The flights will be operated with a mix of Boeing 757, MD-80 and Airbus A320 family aircraft. When it opens in January, Allegiant’s CVG base will employ up to 90 pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel.“Allegiant’s continued growth is being made possible by the strong support it is receiving from the Tri-State region,” said William T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board chairman. “The addition of these flights in February will grow Allegiant’s schedule by 40 to 50% year-over-year, giving passengers more options for their spring vacations.”Allegiant launched flights from CVG in February 2014 with just four weekly flights to two destinations. Since then, Cincinnati has become one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets and its largest non-vacation destination. Allegiant operates nonstop flights to 11 seasonal and year-round destinations from Cincinnati, more than any other low-cost carrier.

Latest Ride-Sharing Company to Secure Operating AgreementSept. 3, 2015 — CVG today announced Uber Technologies, Inc., a Transportation Networking Company, finalized an agreement authorizing Uber to operate at the airport under their new ridesharing policy. Uber could begin pick-ups as early as 8 a.m. today.  CVG joins a growing number of airports across the country to recognize formally the benefits of offering travelers a new way to grab a ride through their smartphone. With millions of travelers passing through CVG each year, additional transportation options can help to improve the passenger experience. CVG is the first airport in Ohio and Kentucky to have an official operating agreement with Uber.“Our customers desire options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Uber joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand Van/Shuttle and TANK.” For additional information on ground transportation options, please visit cvgairport.com/trans.“This agreement perfectly highlights both Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s embrace of innovation and Uber’s commitment to meeting consumer needs,” said Casey Verkamp, Uber General Manager. “We’re excited to formalize an agreement with CVG, giving the tens of thousands of Uber users in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, along with visitors to the area, access to the convenience of Uber upon arrival.”

August 20, 2015 — Graeter’s will soon open a fully remodeled store at CVG. The Graeter’s store, to be located near gate A-13, will offer hand dipped ice cream, pastries, candies, milkshakes and sundaes.Passengers will be able to sit and enjoy a sweet treat in the approximately 650 square foot location. The new location is scheduled to open in Spring 2016. Graeter’s opened a kiosk in Concourse A in April 2013 and added an additional kiosk in Concourse B in December 2013."As the front door to the community, we strive to offer our passengers to best the region has to offer.  Graeter’s is a local institution," said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “We are eager for Graeter’s to expand their offerings at CVG.""As a family owned and operated business that’s been based in Cincinnati since we began more than 145 years ago we’re thrilled to be able to share our French Pot craft ice cream with travelers from around the globe as they enter into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport!," says Chip Graeter, fourth-generation owner, Graeter’s Ice Cream.Founded in 1870, Graeter’s is a Cincinnati brand icon. Known nationally for its famous French Pot ice cream, Graeter’s is one of the oldest continually family-owned ice cream makers in the country. [Learn more](http://www.graeters.com) about Graeter’s.

July 22, 2015 – Lyft, a transportation network company, is now operating at CVG. Lyft’s mobile-phone application facilitates peer-to-peer ridesharing by connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car.“Our customers want options,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Lyft joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand Van/Shuttle and TANK.” For additional information on ground transportation options, please visit cvgairport.com/trans.“People in Cincinnati have embraced Lyft as an affordable, convenient way to get around their city and we're excited to be the first ridesharing partner of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,” said Bakari Brock, Lyft's Director of Business Development. “We'd like to thank Lisa Ransom, Kim Collins, Paul Wischer and all the CVG staff for welcoming modern options like Lyft to the airport.”“We strive to be innovative,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “CVG is the first airport in Ohio and Kentucky to have an operating agreement with Lyft.”Passengers using the Lyft app on their smartphone will request a ride. Once the driver and passenger are paired, the driver will pick up their passenger at the far west end of passenger pick-up. This area will be marked with overhead signage.

July 23, 2015 — CVG and Allegiant Travel Company have announced their plans to establish a base of operation beginning Jan. 6, 2016. Allegiant will base up to three 156-seat Airbus 319 aircraft at CVG, creating jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel.When it opens in January, Cincinnati will become Allegiant’s 14th aircraft base and is estimated to employ over 90 flight crew and airport personnel locally. CVG is the largest origination market in Allegiant’s network and a Top 5 market in their overall airport system.Along with the base announcement, Allegiant is also adding five additional weekly flights to its fall and winter schedule, increasing frequencies to some of its most popular destinations from CVG. This includes extended service to Savannah/Hilton Head through November 29. Allegiant is adding flights to Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa Bay/St.Pete.“As Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 16 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity to establish a base of operation,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “As we know, ‘success begets success.’ Allegiant experienced success in the market due to the support of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community.”Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights to two destinations. Currently, Allegiant offers more than 35 weekly flights to 11 year-round or seasonal destinations.“The Greater Cincinnati area has quickly become one of our strongest markets with a demonstrated demand for low-cost vacation travel,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “The establishment of an aircraft base at CVG will further increase the efficiency of our operations, while continuing our drive to be Cincinnati’s leading low-fare carrier.”“Establishing a base at CVG demonstrates Allegiant’s commitment to serving the passengers of CVG. This base means additional jobs and additional future growth opportunities,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.In February 2014, Allegiant carried approximately 2,800 new monthly passengers generating a handful of new jobs. Now, 18 months later, Allegiant is averaging over 25,000 new passengers a month and creating almost 100 new good paying jobs at the airport. The entire Tri-State region has embraced the new low cost travel options at CVG and thanks to their support, new carriers are looking to establish themselves in our community on a long term basis.Interested candidates may view local job postings through the company career website, [Allegiant.com/careers](http://Allegiant.com/careers), as they become available.

July 9, 2015 – CVG, in conjunction with community partners, is rolling out the welcome mat for passengers visiting the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region for the All-Star Game.“As the front door to the community, we want our passengers to feel welcome and experience the excitement in the region for the All-Star Game,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. “Hosting the All-Star Game in Cincinnati is an honor and we want to show our hometown pride.”“On behalf of the Kenton County Airport Board, I would like to welcome passengers to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region for the 86th MLB All-Star Game,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “We are pleased to join our surrounding community, to do our part in decorating the town for the All-Star Game in collaboration with the MLB.”The All-Star Organizing Committee will have representatives onsite at CVG to welcome passengers to help with directions and transportation in the region from Thursday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 15. Musical quartets will also entertain passengers at various times on Friday, July 10 – Monday, July 13.REDI Cincinnati is sponsoring a photo booth from TapSnap and will be on site Sunday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 15 whereby passengers can select from five different backdrops and upload pictures immediately to Social Media.The All-Star Organizing Committee is sponsoring the ArtsWave schedule at CVG. On Thursday, July 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. passengers will be entertained by the MadCap Puppets, McGing Irish Dancers, Cincinnati Suzuki Academy, and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Sax and Guitar Duo. On Friday, July 10 from 3 – 5 p.m., passengers will be entertained by the MadCap Puppets, Pones, Inc., Cincy Balia Dance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Strolling Violinist and the Voices of Indiana Choir.Passengers will also find one of the 20 moustache benches from around city located on the ticketing level in the terminal. In addition to the bench, the airport is filled with the All-Star Game logo including a giant, in-house custom built sign that measures 20 ft. wide x 10 ft. tall hanging from ceiling in main terminal.

July 8, 2015 — CVG has added many new concessions and amenities to enhance the passenger experience in time for the All-Star Game.“We strive every day to provide a safe, convenient, enjoyable travel environment for our passengers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport. “We are the front door to the community, we want our passengers to feel welcome and at home when they travel.”“We only want the best for our passengers,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “The concessions and amenities added for our passengers keep us on the fore front of technology while bringing in the comforts of home.Today, Smashburger begins operations at CVG. Smashburger is located between gates A9 and A11. The space is approximately 1,500 sq. ft. and includes seating within the location. Smashburger will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information on concessions at CVG please visit, cvgairport.com/skyshops/eat.FuelRod, a portable recharging kit, now has six locations at CVG where passengers can buy and/or swap their FuelRod. The initial cost for a rechargeable FuelRod is $20. FuelRod stations at CVG are located: near the information booth in Concourse A, gate A10, gate A16, near the Delta Sky Club in Concourse B, gate B10 and gate B11. The FuelRod can swapped for free at any location. FuelRod stations can also be found in airports across the United States. For more information please visit, fuel-rod.com.For our international travelers, Duty Free Americas now offers online shopping. Passengers can shop online prior to departure to purchase items which will be delivered directly to the passengers at their gate. For more information on Duty Free Americas, please visit, cvgairport.com/skyshops/detail/duty-free or dutyfreeexpress.com.Passengers traveling with children can now enjoy the free Kids Landing Play Area in Concourse A near Starbucks. CVG partnered with PLAYTIME to create a fun, inviting space for kids to play in while at CVG. You will find our soft-surface climbing toys Timmy the Turtle and Rodney the Rabbit alongside a fun slide all nestled on a padded floor.

June 22, 2015 – CVG and airlines at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International have agreed on a framework for a new modernized use agreement. A use agreement governs the manner in which fees and charges are assessed at the airport.“I want to applaud CVG leadership, airline partners and consultants who worked diligently for many months to come to an agreement on the New Use Agreement,” said Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman.The Airport entered into the current use agreement with carriers in 1972. The Existing Use Agreement expires December 31, 2015.  With changing dynamics in the airport/airline industry, a complete modernization of the use agreement was warranted. The Airport and its existing key passenger and cargo airlines have negotiated a new Use Agreement comprised of the following key substantive terms:  Five Year Term: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020. Shorter terms of 3-5 years are now the industry norm.Control Over Capital Projects: The New Agreement provides the Airport with greater control over capital projects. Under the Existing Use Agreement, with a few limited exceptions, airlines must approve all capital projects/expenditures.  The New Agreement provides greater latitude for airport controlled capital spending and limits airline approval.Revenue Sharing/Discretionary Funding: The New Agreement permits the Airport to retain discretionary revenue at the end of each year. The Existing Agreement provides that all revenues are refunded to signatory carriers under a formula provided in the Existing Use Agreement. The New Agreement is structured to permit the airport to retain discretionary capital and cash balances through a sharing of revenue with the airlines, with the airport being paid first.This will allow CVG to build cash balances for greater long-term airport stability. The airport will also be able to fund projects important to the airport’s future while maintaining airline operating costs at reasonable levels.  This also has positive implications on the airport’s credit rating.Minimum Signatory Requirements: The New Agreement provides that passenger airlines must rent at least one gate to become a signatory to the agreement. Cargo carriers must lease a defined amount of space or have a minimum defined annual landed weight. Currently cargo carriers are not permitted to be parties to the Existing Use Agreement.This will allow DHL and Federal Express to now become signatories to the agreement. These minimum requirements also provide a low barrier of entry for potential new signatories.“We are pleased that we could reach an agreement that meets the needs of the airport and its diverse base of carriers. This includes our traditional carriers and, for the first time, ultra-low cost and cargo carriers,” said Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. “This New Use Agreement positions the airport for long-term success. Even this week, Fitch improved our outlook from stable to positive. We look forward to long standing future growth and improvements.”“DHL continues to experience unprecedented growth at CVG. While we have an existing strong partnership with the airport, this new agreement provides us with a seat at the table representing all of our DHL Airline partners.  As such, we anticipate continued growth at our North American hub in CVG where we recently announced a further expansion to our growing Operations,” said Travis Cobb, SVP Network Operations Americas, DHL Express.“This important agreement allows Delta to continue our longstanding relationship with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the customers we serve,” said Holden Shannon, Delta’s senior vice president – Corporate Real Estate.“Allegiant compliments the leadership of CVG for creating a new agreement structure that enables carriers to operate in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. This agreement makes a commitment to keep carrier cost stable and reasonable over the next five years and we look forward to further building on our existing network at CVG,” said Keith Hansen, Director of Airport Planning, Allegiant Travel Company.

June 4, 2015 — Allegiant Travel Company begins service from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Austin, TX (AUS). The seasonal service will operate on a Sunday, Thursday schedule through August 16th will provide the only nonstop option in the Tri-State region to this popular destination. Nonstop service between CVG and Austin has not been available since December 2010.“As one of Allegiant’s fastest growing markets in their 15 year history, we are thrilled Allegiant is expanding their capacity to include Austin,” said Wm.T. (Bill) Robinson III, Kenton County Airport Board Chairman. “Allegiant started service from CVG in February 2014 with four weekly flights. With the new service starting today, Allegiant will offer over 30 weekly flights to 10 destinations.”“The addition of nonstop flights to Austin will, for the first time, offer Greater Cincinnati travelers lowcost service to the heart of Texas,” said Jude Bricker, Allegiant Travel Company senior vice president of planning. “With flights to ten of the area’s favorite destinations, we are pleased to continue growing to become the region’s go-to company for vacation travel.”“We are proud Allegiant is expanding service to include Austin,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport. “Austin becomes the 56th nonstop destination from CVG. This expansion would not be possible without the immense support from the Tri- State region.”