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Avoca, PA (December 6, 2024) – An American Airlines flight this upcoming Saturday morning will transport two families from the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) via Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on behalf of the

Avoca, PA (November 19, 2024) – 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. With the Thanksgiving holiday period just a week

— Twice Weekly Service on Monday and Friday with Fares Starting from $59* One Way — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (October 18, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today launches its newest route

Tampa Service Starts October 18 — Fares Start from $75 One Way* — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (October 3, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today launches service to Fort Myers from

Avoca, PA (August 6, 2024) – Customers departing from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) with American Airlines now have the ability to make connections through a third hub – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Effective today, new service linking AVP and PHL is

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

Avoca, PA (June 27, 2024) – United Airlines began twice daily service* today to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). This service replaces the twice daily service to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The service between AVP and IAD is provided by

Plus System-Wide Promo with 35%** Off Roundtrip Base Fares — Flights Starting in October with Fares from $79* One Way — Avoca, PA (June 25, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering point-to-point service from 56 U.S.

Avoca, PA (May 14, 2024) – Customers departing from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) with American Airlines will soon have the ability to make connections through a third hub – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Effective August 6, 2024, new service linking AVP

Avoca, PA (April 24, 2024) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has received word from Breeze Airways that they will begin non-stop service to Myrtle Beach this June. Beginning June 20, 2024, Breeze will offer twice-weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays

Johnson College has recently been awarded a $423,754 Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant will support Johnson College’s efforts to expand the U.S. aviation maintenance technical workforce through student scholarships and

Avoca, PA (March 26, 2024) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has received word from Breeze Airways that they will begin non-stop service to Fort Myers this October. Beginning October 3, 2024, Breeze will offer twice-weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA (March 26, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing new service to Fort Myers from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The new route will start on October 3, 2024 with twice-weekly service on Thursdays

Avoca, PA (February 23, 2024) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) has received word from United Airlines that effective June 27, 2024, United’s twice daily service to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will be replaced with twice daily service to

from The Times Leader, Mike McGinley, Columnist (February 11, 2024) You all know by now that I love to travel. Apart from vacation travel which I’ve always enjoyed, I traveled for years on work trips to places like California, Ohio,

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

— 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

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

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

Avoca, PA (October 5, 2023) – Eric McKitish, AVP Director – Marketing, Communications & Air Service Development, has announced that AVP has teamed up with 139FIRE for five days of Intensive Firefighter training, on October 9-13, 2023 at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Scranton, PA – Marywood University recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with FlyGATEWAY Aviation Institute to provide state-of-the-art flight training for Marywood University Aviation students. As the need for airline pilots continues to grow more rapidly than

POSTED: March 27, 2023 Contact: Abigale Sutton, Communications Manager, Johnson College, 570-702-8928 (office) or [email protected] SCRANTON, PA (March 23, 2023) – Students can now enroll in Johnson College’s new two-year Aviation Technology associate degree program scheduled to begin with the

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,

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,

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

POSTED: December 5, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations

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

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.

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

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

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

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,

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,

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

BY BRIAN FULTON – STAFF WRITER – Jun 1, 2022 June 1, 1947 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport open for business. It was a banner day for our region with the opening of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Class IV Airport near Avoca. The airfield, larger

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

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,

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,

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,

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

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,

Avoca, PA (March 4, 2022) – United Airlines began twice daily service* today to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This service replaces the one daily flight to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). The service between AVP and EWR is provided by

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,

POSTED: February 9, 2022 (article from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame) Avoca, PA (February 8, 2022) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is now presenting to its passengers and guests the fourth edition of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of

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

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

Avoca, PA (December 24, 2021) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) has received word from United Airlines that effective March 4, 2022, United’s twice daily service to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) will be replaced with twice daily service to Newark

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies were held today at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport for a new high-tail aircraft hangar. Officially labeled “Hangar #6”, this 19,000 square foot hangar owned by Aviation Technologies, Inc. is the latest expansion project at AVP, and expands

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

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

Avoca, PA (September 17, 2021) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is announcing that Boscov’s Travel has reinstated their 2021 Charter Schedule from AVP to Orlando, FL, which begins on September 19, 2021. The non-stop flights with Southwest Airlines depart

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

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

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,

POSTED: May 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barry Ciccocioppo, [email protected] Avoca, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced that a long-term indoor walk-in COVID-19 testing site will open to the public in at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport

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,

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,

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,

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,

POSTED: December 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Farbstein, TSA Public Affairs, [email protected], 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

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,

Avoca, PA (November 20, 2020) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) announced recently that Boscov’s Travel has released their 2021 Charter Schedule from AVP to Orlando, FL, which begins in March 2021. The non-stop flights with Southwest Airlines depart early

Avoca, PA (November 20, 2020) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) announced recently that United Express will, once again, offer Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers daily service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and United’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The service at AVP

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

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,

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

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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

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

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

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

Avoca, PA (December 9, 2019) – If you’re not currently a TSA pre-check member, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is hosting a special pilot program for passengers to enroll at the Airport for the next two weeks. According to AVP, the

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

Avoca, PA (October 24, 2019) (article from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is now presenting to its passengers and guests the second edition of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame exhibit. Two local

  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

Avoca, PA (September 24, 2019) – How many times have you stood in line at the airport watching others breeze through security with no hassle? By enrolling in TSA Pre✓®, you too can breeze through security. Keep your shoes, jacket

Avoca, PA (August 23, 2019) – More passengers means more flights and more seats for customers flying from and to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.  A record-breaking 582,744 passengers flew into and out of AVP between August 2018 and July 2019

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

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

Avoca, PA (May 31, 2019) – Beginning today, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will start a new program to assist travelers lower their stress levels while at AVP. This new all-volunteer program is called the AVP (Red) tails Pet Therapy Program. The word

Avoca, PA (May 28, 2019) – Carl R. Beardsley, Jr. Executive Director, announced that AVP has teamed up with 139FIRE for five days of Intensive Firefighter training, on May 28-June 1, 2019 at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. For the 16th year,

Avoca, PA (May 13, 2019) – How many times have you stood in line at the airport watching others breeze through security with no hassle? By enrolling in TSA Pre✓®, you too can breeze through security. Keep your shoes, jacket and

Avoca, PA (April 4, 2019) – The Blue Star Mothers of NEPA Chapter (Chapter PA 14) is part of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians in more than 200 chapters

Avoca, PA (December 20, 2018) – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport announced today that its next Air Show will be in 2020 during the weekend of August 22– 23. For months, Airport officials have been working with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to

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,

Avoca, PA (October 4, 2018) – Effective today (October 4, 2018(, United Express now offers Northeastern Pennsylvania travelers daily service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and United’s hub at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). United Express now offers up to two nonstop, round-trip flights daily

Avoca, PA (August 15, 2018) – The Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP are pleased to announce that Southern Airways Express, the fast-growing regional carrier that operates daily flights to seven Pennsylvania cities, announces new air service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) and

Avoca, PA (June 7, 2018) – The Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP are pleased to announce American Airlines’ new service from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) begins today (June 7, 2018). American will begin

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

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 Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

The Bi-County Airport Board and Team AVP are pleased to announce record passenger traffic in 2017. Nearly 532,000 passengers flew in and out of AVP, breaking the old record of 491,416 set in 1990.  The Airport also had 10 record

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

Avoca, PA  – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently offering TSA Pre✓® enrollment at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) from August 28-September 1, 2017. How many times have you stood in line at the airport watching others breeze through

Avoca, PA – In light of a recent decision by Allegiant indicating their plans to discontinue service at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) effective sometime in January 2018, the Airport has issued the following press release: Since their commencement of

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

Avoca, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is gearing for a big weekend on August 12th and 13th when the Northeastern Pennsylvania Air Show takes to the skies! The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, along with the world famous U.S.

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

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,

AVOCA, Pa. – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is now participating in the TSA Pre✓® program, which allows travelers in the program to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant

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

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