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...
November 15, 2018

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

TULSA, OK – November 15, 2018 – Thanksgiving travelers are expected to begin their holiday journey early next week and officials at Tulsa International Airport are gearing up for the traditional Thanksgiving rush. Compared to last year, passenger numbers are up 9.3% for the week of Thanksgiving travel.  Airlines operating from TUL expect fligh...
November 2, 2018

Tulsa International Airport CEO Announces His Resignation

November 2, 2018 – Mark VanLoh, CEO of Tulsa International Airport and R.L. Jones, Jr. Airport since February 2017, submitted his resignation to the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Board effective December 1, 2018 citing his pending acceptance of a position in Jacksonville, Florida.   VanLoh became Tulsa Airports CEO in February 2017 ...
October 24, 2018

Tulsa Airport’s Bond Rating Improves as Officials Plan for Upcoming Projects

October 24, 2018 – Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust is pleased to announce that the credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings, has raised Tulsa International Airport’s rating on its general airport revenue bonds to “A-“ from “BBB+”.  The agency also assigned an “A-“ rating to TAIT’s proposed $19.7 million series 2018A general ...
October 23, 2018

September Enplanements Reach 11-Year High

October 23, 2018 – Tulsa International Airport released its September activity report today which reflects a significant increase in passenger enplanements for September 2018.  Overall, enplanements were up 12% compared to the same month last year.  September 2018 was the busiest September in the past 11 years, continuing the trend of monthly e...
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