March 18, 2019

Alexis Higgins Named CEO of Tulsa Airports

TULSA, OK – March 18, 2019 – Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) has promoted Alexis Higgins, A.A.E. to Chief Executive Officer.  Higgins has served as Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer since December 2018. Higgins is a 19-year employee of TAIT, serving the majority of that time as Deputy Airports Director over...
March 13, 2019

Travel Advisory: Grounding of the 737-MAX 8

March 13, 2019 - While we do not expect TUL flight operations to be affected, there will be impacts in the airline network due to the grounding of the Boeing 737-MAX 8. We encourage passengers to check with their airline directly for any flight updates or changes....
March 12, 2019

Spring Break Travel Tips

TULSA, OK – March 12, 2019 – Spring break begins next week and the airport is already planning for increased passenger activity.  Throughout the next two weeks (Oklahoma and Arkansas spring break season), passengers departing before 8 AM should arrive two hours prior to their scheduled departure time - keeping in mind the checkpoint do...
February 8, 2019

Passenger Activity Up in 2018 – Highest in a Decade

TULSA, OK – February 8, 2019 – Passenger activity increased by 6.4% in 2018, making last year the busiest year in a decade.  Altogether 3,146,538 passengers arrived and departed from TUL with July and September seeing the biggest increase in activity over the prior year. Tulsa International Airport Interim CEO, Alexis Higgins, credits the i...
January 15, 2019

Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service from TUL to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

TULSA, Okla. Jan. 15, 2019 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces service from Tulsa to the Florida Panhandle via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) beginning June 6, 2019. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new route as low as $59* each way. “We’re very excited to announce this brand-new service from Tulsa,” said...
January 11, 2019

SH-11 bridge rehabilitation project in Tulsa; lanes, ramps narrowed

As part of a SH-11 bridge rehabilitation project in Tulsa scheduled for overall completion in early 2020, delays can be expected in the following areas. Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time, especially those heading to the Tulsa International Airport complex.
  • East and westbound SH-11 is narrowed to one open lane in each dire...
December 19, 2018

Holiday Travel Tips

TULSA, OK – December 19, 2018 – Travelers are expected to begin their holiday journey this week and officials at Tulsa International Airport are gearing up for the traditional Holiday rush. Compared to last year, passenger numbers are up 3.5% for the last two weeks of the year. Passengers departing before 8 AM should arrive two hours...
December 6, 2018

TAIT Appoints COO / Interim CEO

TULSA, OK – December 6, 2018 – Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) announced today that Alexis Higgins, A.A.E. has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in addition will serve as interim Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Mark VanLoh from the post last month.  Higgins is a 19-year employee of TAIT, serving the past...
November 20, 2018

TUL Celebrates Chili’s Grill & Bar Opening

TULSA, OK – November 20, 2018 – Tulsa International Airport celebrated the grand opening of Chili’s Grill & Bar this afternoon with a ribbon cutting event and open house for guests to explore the new restaurant. The opening of Chili’s marks the final installment of an 18-month long concession transition that now provides Tulsa travel...
November 19, 2018

R.L. Jones, Jr. Airport Focuses on Sustainability with New LED Lighting

TULSA, OK – November 19, 2018 – Installation of new LED technology at R.L. Jones, Jr. Airport has recently been completed on Runway 1L-19R. The project, which focused on replacing 84 light fixtures with new LED High Intensity Runway Edge Lights, began in mid-October of this year.   Airport staff was responsible for updating the light...
1 2 3 4