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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...

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...

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...

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 – 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 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 – 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...

October 2, 2018 – American Airlines announced today daily nonstop service between Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will begin on April 2, 2019.   The announcement follows a lengthy, strategic effort by Airport, Tulsa Regional Chamber, and City of Tulsa officials to secure daily nonstop se...

September 6, 2018 – Passengers exiting from Concourse A from Tulsa International Airport will now pass through a newly installed automated one-way exit lane system.  The KABA system will reduce operating expenses for the airport and improve passenger flow, while maintaining the safety and security of passengers within the post-security area. ...

TULSA, OK – May 22, 2018 – This week marks the official start of summer travel and Tulsa International Airport expects more travelers will choose to take to the skies.  Airlines are advising passengers departing before 8 AM should arrive two hours prior to their scheduled departure time - keeping in mind the checkpoint does not open u...