Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun

2021-10-11T14:20:08-04:00

Airport Authority Vice Chair Paul Andrews Paul Andrews is Vice Chair of the Charlotte County Airport Authority. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun.  Airport Staff Has Made a Difference PUNTA GORDA (October 11, 2021) - For almost 10 years I have had the good fortune to sit on the Board of one of the most successful airports in the U.S. I maintain a long-held belief that the key to success is having right leadership in place. As I look back on the last five years at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), it is evident that is exactly what we [...]

Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun2021-10-11T14:20:08-04:00

Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun

2021-07-01T15:58:56-04:00

Rob Hancik is a commissioner on the Charlotte County Airport Authority and member of the Curmudgeon Club of Charlotte County. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun.  Airport’s growth a financial boost for county PUNTA GORDA (June 26, 2021) - Punta Gorda Airport is back in full swing. April was the first month Allegiant flights averaged 75% full and total passenger numbers are now aligning with 2019 numbers. Commissioner Robert D. Hancik, A.A.E. If you make a morning trip to the terminal building you might not even think there was a pandemic… well except for the masks. While mask [...]

Board Guest Column: The Daily Sun2021-07-01T15:58:56-04:00

Board Chair Guest Column: The Daily Sun

2021-03-05T12:25:50-05:00

James W. Herston, P.E. is Chair of the Charlotte County Airport Authority. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun.  Straight talk on Punta Gorda Airport’s future PUNTA GORDA (Feb. 28, 2021) - As Chair of the Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) Board, I am pleased to connect with The Daily Sun readers. You’ve likely seen a flurry of news coverage over the past six months as the CCAA discussed potentially entering into the FAA’s Airport Investment Partnership Program (AIPP). I’d like to provide some clarification on discussions related to privatization and the Board’s structure, and invite you to stay engaged as [...]

Board Chair Guest Column: The Daily Sun2021-03-05T12:25:50-05:00

Punta Gorda Airport Traffic Continues Recovery

2020-07-09T13:07:29-04:00

PGD’s Commitment to Safety is Nonstop Punta Gorda, FL (July 9, 2020) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority (Airport Authority) announced the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) passenger count for June 2020 totaled 93,767, with 47,846 departing passengers and 45,921 arriving passengers. June 2020’s passenger count was down just 30% from June 2019’s passenger numbers, and planes were an average of 72% full. “PGD’s passenger count continues to improve, demonstrating significant confidence in Allegiant as more consumers resume air travel to and from Punta Gorda,” said Airport Authority Board Chair Pam Seay. “Airport management has worked quickly to incorporate an enhanced [...]

Punta Gorda Airport Traffic Continues Recovery2020-07-09T13:07:29-04:00

FBO Now Certified as “Safety 1st Clean”

2020-07-09T10:39:36-04:00

Recognized by NATA for Helping Reduce the Spread of Infectious Diseases In addition to the Bailey Terminal that is used for commercial passenger traffic, the Airport Authority provides fueling and tie-down service for general aviation aircraft through its Fixed Base Operator (FBO). PGD’s FBO recently earned its “Safety 1st Clean” certification through the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). In its notification to the Airport Authority, NATA stated the FBO “is committed to helping reduce the spread of infectious diseases and we thank you for your commitment to upholding the highest cleaning/disinfection standard.” Learn More about the Safety 1st Clean Standard [...]

FBO Now Certified as “Safety 1st Clean”2020-07-09T10:39:36-04:00

Tenant Notice: Construction Update

2020-06-30T14:10:43-04:00

Henry Street – 600 Series T-Hangars Improvements to the Runway 15 End Safety Area (RSA) are scheduled to begin the week of July 13, 2020 and be completed by September 1, 2020. The work includes the re-alignment of the Henry Street access road to the 600 Series T-Hangars and grading of the RSA. Tenants will have full access to their T-hangars during construction using the existing roadway.  Once the new re-aligned roadway has been constructed, traffic will be re-routed to use the new re-aligned roadway. Then the existing roadway will be removed and graded. This new re-aligned road will serve [...]

Tenant Notice: Construction Update2020-06-30T14:10:43-04:00

Allegiant Announces Mask Requirement

2020-06-30T14:51:46-04:00

SOURCE Allegiant Travel Company Allegiant Expands Health And Safety Commitment By Requiring Customers To Wear Face Masks During All Phases Of Travel LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company today announced that, beginning July 2, customers will be required to wear face masks during all phases of travel, including at the ticket counter, in the gate area, during boarding, on the aircraft and during the flight. This policy update builds on Allegiant's comprehensive health and safety program by bringing an extra layer of protection to customers, crew and team members at Allegiant airports. "Since the onset of the pandemic, in concert with CDC [...]

Allegiant Announces Mask Requirement2020-06-30T14:51:46-04:00

CEO Guest Column: How PGD is Moving Ahead Amidst COVID-19

2020-05-13T09:59:20-04:00

James W. Parish, P.E. is CEO of Punta Gorda Airport. Column provided to the Charlotte Sun.  Punta Gorda Airport CEO James W. Parish wearing his custom-branded PGD face covering. PUNTA GORDA (May 12, 2020) - I am pleased to share that the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) staff has worked quickly to respond during the COVID-19 crisis and prepare for the future. While the situation is far from ideal, I am proud of how our team and the Charlotte County Airport Authority Board has worked quickly to adapt and maintain our efficiencies and cost-effectiveness. There is still a long [...]

CEO Guest Column: How PGD is Moving Ahead Amidst COVID-192020-05-13T09:59:20-04:00

Allegiant to Provide Masks to All Passengers

2020-06-30T14:54:41-04:00

Allegiant letter to customers on 5/3/20 Dear Customer, As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to impact our daily lives and the lives of our friends and family, our 4,500 Allegiant team members across America are — as always — one hundred percent focused on making sure your travels are as safe and seamless as possible. Whether you need to travel today, or are looking ahead to future vacations and long-overdue visits, we understand that your decision to travel is personal, and many factors are involved. And we know that a healthy environment is at the top of that list. It's personal, [...]

Allegiant to Provide Masks to All Passengers2020-06-30T14:54:41-04:00
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