JetBlue blows out of TucsonJetBlue Airways will stop providing air flight service from Tucson on May 12, 2008. The airline had non-stop service to New York for the past two years. Tucson is the only city in the cutback, according to JetBlue. Low passenger counts, rising gas costs and low-fare competition to New York were contributing factors in the decision to pull out of the Tucson market. AEROMEXICO CONNECT INTRODUCES REGIONAL JETS ON APRIL 7Aeromexico Connect (formerly Aerolitoral) will introduce service on board a 50-passenger ERJ A5 regional jet two days per week from Tucson International Airport (TIA) starting April 7. They will continue to provide service the other five days a week with the 33-passenger SAAB340. The airline flies nonstop to Hermosillo, Mexico, daily, departing Tucson at 1:50 p.m. and arriving in Hermosillo at 2:40 p.m. The return flight leaves Hermosillo at 10:40 a.m. and arrives in Tucson at 11:40 a.m. Aeromexco Connect is the only carrier at TIA offering service to Mexico. A subsidiary of Aeromexico, the airline has been operating in Tucson since 1993. TIA growing with TucsonTucson International Airport still has growing pains. Continuous construction and remodeling to the terminal, security, parking and dining facilities even easily confuse Tucson natives. It's not the same old aiport anymore. New projects are planned to continue to expand the airport over the next twenty years. This includes a new 11,000 foot runway and a new traffic control tower. Both projects will probably begin in 2009. A recent renovation of the airport terminal, expansion of parking, elimination of the top floor restaurant - converted into conference and meeting rooms- are among some of the recent changes. Read more about new airport developments. Tucson Airport Authority Celebrates 60 YearsThe Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) celebrates 60 years in 2008. A nonprofit entity created by State Charter in 1948, TAA is composed of 115 community members that elect a nine-member board of directors. TAA President/CEO Bonnie Allin oversees day-to-day operations, and a staff of over 300 employees. TAA manages Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield. Read about the history of TAA More direct non-stop flights from Tucson being addedThere are a growing number of direct, nonstop flightsfrom Tucson to major cities. The Tucson International Airport offers 28 non-stop flights every day. Southwest Airlines began daily nonstop service to Oakland, and a fourth daily nonstop flight to San Diego, November 4, 2007. Delta Air Lines: introduced two daily nonstop departures to Los Angeles, December 17.
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TIAA Celebrated One Year Anniversary of Live at TIA! With Lisa Otey
Tucson Airport Authority continues to schedule bi-weekly performances in the terminal. A list of upcoming performances is available on the airport website, www.tucsonairport.org. Entertainers interested in performing can appIy online. All applications must be accompanied by a demo tape or CD. Airlines serving Tucson International AirportThe Tucson International Airport is served by the following airlines. Twelve airlines serve TIA with nonstop service to 28 destination with connections worldwide. TIA airlines offer over 85 daily departing flights with about 8,000 available seats. Direct non stop flights between Tucson and Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego and dozens of other cities are now possible without having to drive to Phoenix. Web sites: Airlines offering service to and from Tucson, Arizona:There are 13 airlines currently providing service at TIA with 89 daily departures to 28 nonstop destinations. TIA arrival and departure schedules
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Last year Tucson Airport Authority launched what has become a popular Performing Arts Program, Live at TIA! with well known jazz vocalist Lisa Otey. To celebrate the one year anniversary of the program, Lisa Otey returned, March 12, 3008. Named a “Woman on the Move” in 2005, Ms. Otey has received many awards over the years and is known for her jazz piano. Known for her regular performances with Mr. Boogie Woogie and Hot Love concerts, she has also worked as the Music Director of the Gaslight Theater.