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Phil Lynch
Chairman

 

J.D. Nichols
Vice Chairman

 

Jon Meyer
Secretary/Treasurer

 

Greg Fischer
Mayor

 

Mary Rose Evans
Earl F. Jones
Elaine Musselman
Gail L. Strange
Jeffrey Sullivan
Steve Trager
James S. Welch, Jr. 

 

Skip Miller
Executive Director

 


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Making Vacations Easier


 

The summer vacation season is here and if you haven't yet made plans for your family getaway we have great news! Louisville International's new, nonstop flights make reaching your favorite destination easy.

 

Myrtle Beach

 

Nonstop service to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) on Vision Airlines begins June 2. Flights will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays through October 31, 2012. With over 60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches, amusement and water parks, the best golf courses and freshwater, ocean and deep seawater fishing, Myrtle Beach offers something for everyone. Low fares and vacation packages are available at Visionairlines.com.

 

New York City

 

Delta Air Lines has announced new nonstop service to both New York-LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). From Broadway, Times Square, museums, landmarks and major league sports teams, New York City offers round-the-clock activities for everyone. Daily service to LaGuardia is now available. Daily service to JFK begins July 11, 2012. Low fares and vacation packages can be found by searching Delta.com.

 

Atlanta

 

Reaching Atlanta has never been more convenient and affordable. Southwest Airlines will begin three daily nonstop flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) beginning August 12. With major league sports teams, historic sites, exciting entertainment and Southwest's low fares you'll want to make Atlanta a regular destination. Visit Southwest.com for flight information.

 

Louisville International offers nonstop service to 26 locations and convenient connections to hundreds of destinations. With more flights to the region's top destinations we're making vacation planning easier.

 

 

 

 

Summer Travel Tips  

 

 

With the busy summer travel season upon us, here are a few tips to help make planning your getaway a little easier.

 

Getting the Right Flight

 

Visit the Louisville International Airport (SDF) website at www.FlyLouisville.com  to book your next flight to dozens of great vacation getaways-many with new nonstop service. Remember, if you can be flexible on your travel plans, you can save money.

 

Pack Light

 

The less you pack, the more money you may save as most airlines charge a fee for checked bags. Focus on the essentials when packing and consider purchasing items at your destination.

 

Arrive Early

 

With an increase in travelers expected during the summer months, be sure to arrive 1� hours prior to your scheduled departure, particularly during peak departure times. At Louisville International Airport, those peak periods are daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For travelers' convenience, the TSA security checkpoint at Louisville International is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For additional TSA information, visit www.tsa.gov.

 

   

 

 

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Derby 2012 at the Airports

 

 

The 2012 Kentucky Derby was a busy time at Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field (LOU) as guests from around the world were welcomed to our city.

 

Louisville International

 

On Sunday after Derby, our airline partners scheduled more than 10,200 departure seats to accommodate departing Derby guests--about 60 percent more than are scheduled for a "normal" Sunday in May.

 

In addition, more than 600 corporate and other privately owned aircraft visited Louisville International from Wednesday through Sunday of Derby week with 290 on the ground at race time.

 

Bowman Field

 

For the second year, Bowman Field (LOU) hosted the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Rush Hour Race the weekend before Derby. At race time on Derby Day, Bowman Field hosted 118 general aviation aircraft--a 40 percent increase from last year.