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Active Shooter Planning Exercise Held at AVP

August 5, 2024 (Avoca, PA) – This past weekend, AVP’s Public Safety Department hosted an Active Shooter/Planning Classroom and Exercise Course for the Airport’s Security Officers. Led by OIC Anthony DiVirgilio from the McAdoo Police Department, the course was designed

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Breeze Airways Debuts From AVP; Adds Additional Flights

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (January 30, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today launched new service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Orlando, FL, with fares on the new nonstop routes start from $75* one-way, if purchased by February 6, for

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Breeze Airways Announces New Service from AVP

— New Route to Orlando with Fares from $59*; Plus 35% Off All Roundtrip Base Fares if Purchased by Thursday —   Avoca, PA (November 8, 2023) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ today announced new service from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International

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AVP Celebrates Opening of New Rental Car Facility

AVOCA, PA, October 26, 2023 ‐‐ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is celebrating the opening of its new rental car service facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Lackawanna and Luzerne County airport board members, the rental car industry, developer Conrac

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Airport to Hold Live Accident Response Drill

Avoca, PA (October 5, 2023) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will be holding a Live Major Aircraft Accident Response Exercise on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  The exercise will take place between the hours of 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM on

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: March 17, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 23,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: February 16, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 23,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: December 16, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 20

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: November 1, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 30

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AVP Breaks Ground on Rent-A-Car Facility

POSTED: October 26, 2022 AVOCA, PA, October 26, 2022 ‐‐ Today, elected officials, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), Conrac Solutions, rent-a-car industry and project stakeholders gathered to break ground on the new Quick Turn-Around rent-a-car facility at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: October 24, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 27

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: September 19, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S AIRPORT CONCESSIONAIRES DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (ACDBE) GOAL Stakeholder Consultation – Friday, September 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time Teleconference Meeting – Dial in Number: (334) 380-0234 To be

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: September 19, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 22

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: August 22, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 25,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: June 29, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 28,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: June 22, 2022 at 1:30 PM (local time) The Board Meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until further notice. POSTED: June 16, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is

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TSA Prepared for Summer Travel Out of AVP

Avoca, PA (May 18, 2022) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport as travel volume picks up this month and into

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: May 16, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 23,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

REPOSTED: April 26, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 28,

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AVP Purchases New Major Firefighting Vehicle

Avoca, PA (March 24, 2022) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport recently purchased a new major firefighting vehicle. The vehicle is a 2022 Airport Class IV Major Firefighting Vehicle from Emergency One, Inc., Ocala, Florida.  Delivery was made on March 18,

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AVP Implements the Sunflower Lanyard Program

Avoca, PA (March 24, 2022) – In recognition of March as Disabilities Awareness Month, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is looking to make travel easier, less hectic and less stressful for travelers with hidden disabilities and their families. AVP has

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

REPOSTED: March 22, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 24,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

REPOSTED: February 23, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 24,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: February 8, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will re-schedule and hold the canceled January 2022 meeting virtually

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: January 20, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting virtually on Thursday, January

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American Mainline Service at AVP Starts Tomorrow

Avoca, PA (November 1, 2021) – The expansion of air service from American Airlines from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to both Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) and to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) starts tomorrow. American will add mainline service

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Rep. Matt Cartwright Announces $1.7 Million for AVP

POSTED: September 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Colleen Gerrity, 570-341-1050 On August 27th, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport received $1,656,717 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to extend its taxiway. With this added

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American Adds Mainline Service at AVP

Avoca, PA (September 15, 2021) – The Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP are pleased to announce the expansion of air service from American Airlines from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to both Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) and to Chicago

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Rep. Matt Cartwright Announces $2.3 Million for AVP

POSTED: June 7, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Colleen Gerrity, 570-341-1050 Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport received $2,380,828 from the government funding and coronavirus relief package enacted in December 2020. Administered by the

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: May 21, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 27,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: April 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 22,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: March 22, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 25,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: February 16, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 25,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: January 19, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 28,

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TSA Installs Acrylic Shields at AVP

POSTED: December 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Farbstein, TSA Public Affairs, Lisa.Farbstein@tsa.dhs.gov, 202-695-6742 TSA has installed new acrylic shields at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to help protect passengers and workforce from coronavirus Avoca, PA – The Transportation Security Administration

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: December 10, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 17,

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AVP Offers Travel Tips for the Holidays

Avoca, PA (November 17, 2020) – According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the following are some travel tips to enhance your holiday flying plans: Tip 1: Know what to expect when traveling during a global pandemic and don’t forget your

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AVP to Hold Annual Fire Training

Avoca, PA (October 8, 2020) – Carl R. Beardsley, Jr. Executive Director, announced that AVP has teamed up with 139FIRE for five days of Intensive Firefighter training, on October 11-15, 2020 at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. For the 17th year,

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AVP to Hold Live Accident Response Drill

Avoca, PA (October 8, 2020) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will be holding a Live Major Aircraft Accident Response Exercise on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  The exercise will take place between the hours of 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM on

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: October 2, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold a Special Meeting regarding Personnel Appointments on Tuesday,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: September 17, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 24,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: July 14, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 23,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: May 20, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday May 28,

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AVP Public Meeting Notice

POSTED: April 17, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Joint Board of Management will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday April 23,

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AVP Public Advisory

Avoca, PA (March 16, 2020) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is fully operational and running regular schedules at this time. If this changes, AVP will alert the media and put notifications on our social media portals, including the AVP

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Additional Air Service to Washington, DC Coming to AVP

Avoca, PA (March 6, 2020) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) announced today that United Express will offer Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers additional daily service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and United’s hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), beginning August 18, 2020. United Express

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Travel Advisory During Presidential Visit

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and Northeastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, March 5th during the late afternoon and evening hours. We do not anticipate any delays impacting the flight schedule. However, it has been shared

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Coronavirus 2019 Stigma & Prevention

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Posted February 26, 2020): The risk of getting coronavirus disease 2019 is currently low in the United States due in part to quick action from health authorities. However, some people are worried

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Avoca, PA (November 22, 2019) – Some 1,000 travelers per day will be screened at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) over the Thanksgiving holiday season as they pass through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. The number of passengers expected to fly this

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AVP’s New Cell Phone Lot is Now Open!

  Avoca, PA (September 26, 2019) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport opened its new cell phone lot today, providing an additional alternative for those that are picking up arriving passengers. The purpose of the cell phone lot is to reduce

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Wings for All® is Coming to AVP!

Avoca, PA (August 7, 2019) – The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania has announced that Wings for All® will be landing at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on September 21st! Wings for All® is an airport “rehearsal” program designed specifically for individuals with Autism

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Cartwright Announces Over $2.5M for AVP

Scranton, PA (June 4, 2019) – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced a federal grant of more than $2.5 million for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), which will ensure the safety of travelers who come to Northeastern Pennsylvania and

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REAL ID Mobile Verification Unit to Visit AVP

Avoca, PA (January 16, 2019) – Will you need a REAL ID for air travel?  Get an early start on the verification process and eliminate your trip to a PennDOT Driver’s License Center by visiting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) on

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In 2019 we’re committed to rising above.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has made a commitment to our community, our employees, and our customers to elevate the airport experience. We’re investing time and attention to make AVP soar in the eyes of all we serve. Sincerely,Carl R. Beardsley,

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United Announces Service between AVP and Washington, DC

Avoca, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) announced today that United Express will offer Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers daily service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and United’s hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), beginning October 4, 2018. United Express will offer up to two

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Public Meeting for the Airport Master Plan Update

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will hold an informational public meeting to review details of the Airport’s Master Plan Update. McFarland Johnson, the Airport Master Plan consultant, along with representatives from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, will discuss the draft study findings to

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TSA raising aviation security baseline with stronger domestic security measures

Article source: https://www.tsa.gov/news/releases/2017/07/26/tsa-raising-aviation-security-baseline-stronger-domestic-security-measures WASHINGTON – To ensure the security of airline passengers and the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items that require travelers to place all electronics larger than a cell

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AVP Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Avoca, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania, opened its doors on June 1, 1947.  Now in 2017, after 70 years of service, we are happy to reflect on a rich history of aviation in the Northeast and

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Air Show Returns to AVP

Avoca, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport officially announced today that they will host the Northeastern Pennsylvania Air Show this August 12-13 at the Airport. Aerial performances announced today will be by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team,

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Dunkin’ Donuts is the Latest Addition at AVP

Avoca, PA – The Bi-County Airport Board revealed today that Dunkin’ Donuts has been added as a concessionaire at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.  The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies were held today at the Airport. Dunkin’ Donuts is the

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Inaugural international flight takes off.

Vacations start at AVP, inaugural international flight takes off. The inaugural international flight from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Freeport, Bahamas departed Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 a.m, the Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP announced. A sold-out flight of

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