Get the scoop on CAK's latest news here. http://www.akroncantonairport.com http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=284 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=2840 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Green, OH: Do you happen to be one of more than 8 million Facebook members? Do you love to follow tweets? If so, you are in for a real tweat because Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and all of Akron-Canton Airport's social media activities are now easy to find and easy to join at Social CAK, a one-stop web portal unveiled today at www.akroncantonairport.com/socialcak. CAK has fully embraced web 2.0 innovations. Starting with the Blog Port in 2005, the airport has made social media a centerpiece of its communications strategy.As each new and interesting platform was introduced, CAK communicators embraced them in search of better ways to communicate with young tech-savvy customers and to offer more public accessibility to airport team members and managers. CAK uses social media to offer travel tips, to provide timely updates regarding airport conditions, to spread the word about great deals on airfare and to hold cool contests and giveaways of t-shirts, luggage tags and other travel related items. "There is no question in my mind that social media is revolutionizing the way we communicate with one another," said Kristie VanAuken, Sr. Vice-President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. "Because of web 2.0 platforms, we for the first time, have the uncanny ability to delight tech-savvy travelers, to share in their experiences first-hand and to make our airport an even better way to go. Bringing all the elements together at Social CAK is a natural extension of our brand and our airport experience." Additionally, until January 5, 2010, visitors to Social CAK can sign up to win $500 on Frontier Airlines. The spokesanimals- Griz, Jack and Foxy- were so excited about the launch of Social CAK that they convinced the airline to offer $500 to one lucky winner for a great trip to Denver or out west! Social CAK includes: The Prez Says (new) Join President & CEO Rick McQueen for a live chat on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. Ask what you'd like it's your airport. Facebook Fan Page CAK was the first U.S. airport to form a Facebook group in October 2007. Now we have the largest following of any U.S. airport on Facebook with just under 5,000 fans. Become a fan for special offers and insider tips about travel. @CAKairport on Twitter CAK's Twitter account has nearly 2,000 followers. Travelers tweet @CAKairport while at the airport and we post important updates and special offers. The Kbuzz, a word of mouth and social media marketing firm in New York, named Akron-Canton Airport one of the top 60 businesses on Twitter. YouTube Channel CAK has more than 50 short videos detailing events and happenings. You can watch a vid about CAK2018, our 10 year capital improvement plan; see what customers really think about the airport or just watch planes take-off and land, you decide. Flickr Hundreds of photos are available for the press, for airlines and for aviation enthusiasts to get a glimpse of what's happening at CAK. If you think about it, upload a pic of yourself the next time you're at CAK. CAK in the news (new) A news feed of media coverage, related stories and press releases about the airport. CAK Blogport (expanded) Inside CAK has been expanded to include five employee bloggers, each offering a unique and interesting take on the airport, aviation, airlines, customers, and all things CAK. It's a Trip, written by Sr. Vice-President & CMCO, Kristie Van Auken continues to take readers on a quirky journey inside and out of the industry.Since its debut in 2006, It's a Trip has been one of the most viewed pages on the web site. Plus, Akron-Canton Airport was the first airport in the nation to offer a blog on its web site. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=282 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=2821 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Green, OH: Just in time for the holidays, Caribou Coffee is now proudly being served at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). MSE Branded Foods, the airport's primary food and gift concessionaire, is now serving Caribou Coffee throughout the terminal building. As a special holiday treat for customers, the airport is offering a delicious cup of Caribou Coffee for a buck*. To get the special price, download a CAK Coffee Buck coupon by going to akroncantonairport.com/caribou. The coupon is valid only at the Akron-Canton Airport. It will be available for two weeks and expires on December 31, 2009. An assortment of Caribou Coffee will be offered at Subway and Buckhead Grill (adjacent to gate screening). Selections include Daybreak Morning Blend, Caribou Fair Trade, Caribou Blend and French Roast. At Cafe Espresso, an upscale coffee bar located just past gate screening, customers will enjoy these blends in iced coffee, espresso, lattes, and hot chocolate. An array of fresh bakery products is also available. "We are so delighted that MSE is proudly brewing Caribou Coffee at CAK,"said Kristie VanAuken, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. "Offering our customers the absolute finest coffee available makes a trip from Akron-Canton Airport that much more relaxing and enjoyable. The holiday cup for a buck promotion is our way to thank our customers who truly make CAK a better way to go." About Akron-Canton AirportAkron-Canton Airport kicked off CAK 2018, its 10-year, $110-million Capital Improvement Plan in 2008. The plan is the most ambitious in the airport's 64-year history. Keep up to date on all things CAK by visiting CAK's social media-- on Twitter , Facebook and YouTube. Airport photos are available on Flickr. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, and relaxation station is available at www.akroncantonairport.com, CAK's comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport a better way to go. About MSE Branded Foods MSE Branded Foods is the foodservice operator at the Akron-Canton Airport. Founded in 1987, MSE Branded Foods provides turnkey food services for airports, shopping centers, hospitals, and universities throughout the United States. These include consolidated food courts, nationally branded food concepts, and full service restaurants. MSE Branded Foods has brand relationships with Arby's, Subway's, Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A, and others. For more information, visit msebranded.com or call 800-840-7802. About Caribou CoffeeFounded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is the second-largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the world based on number of coffeehouses. Caribou Coffee is committed to crafting the finest coffee in the world: from selecting the best green coffee beans, to creating blends, roasting, keeping beans fresh, and brewing. At every point in the process, they accept only the highest-quality beans and employ the highest standards, no matter what the cost. They pride themselves on offering only the highest-quality, best-tasting coffee available. *the coupon does not apply to specialty drinks, hot chocolate or espresso. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=279 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=2792 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Green, OH: Able to detect up to 19,000 scents leading to explosives, Summit County Sheriff K-9s, Cori and Harley, help keep Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) and Summit County safe. The bomb detecting dogs were sworn in today at the airport by Sheriff Drew Alexander. The dynamic duo also wowed the crowd; proudly demonstrating their explosively strong sense of smell. Cori, a 3-year-old English Labrador Retriever, is permanently assigned to detect explosives at CAK. She was generously donated by the Timken Foundation. Her buddy, Harley, a 4-year-old, chocolate Labrador Retriever, patrols all of Summit County and backs up Cori at CAK if needed. The dogs undergo 12-weeks of intense training and then are state certified before being able to be sworn in. They learn nine basic compounds leading them to detect up to 19,000 different scents such as powders, plastic, dynamite and TNT. This in turn leads them to find thousands of different types of explosives. Deputy Sheriff Brian Cutlip trains Cori while Deputy Sheriff Mike Jones is Harley's handler. "Cori and Harley are important part of our exceptional security enhancements at CAK," said President & CEO Rick McQueen. "We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Summit County Sheriff Office's for training and caring for these special dogs and to the Timken Foundation, for their generous support of the K-9 program." "We are deeply grateful to the airport and the Timken Foundation for their commitment to our K-9 program," added Sheriff Drew Alexander. "Cori has become more than a deputy to us; she is part of our close-knit law enforcement family. Our success in protecting the public is inextricably tied to the deep support we receive from the community and from organizations like the Timken Foundation. We would not be able to uphold the high level of security the community has come to expect from the Department without these important community based partnerships." According to Cutlip and Jones, Cori and Harley, were selected to become bomb-detecting K-9s because they are driven, high-spirited dogs. Both dogs and handlers receive continuous training throughout their career. Cori and Harley patrol the airport four to five days a week and as needed. You can view photos of Cori and Harley's swearing-in ceremony on CAK's Flickr page at www.flickr.com/akroncantonairport. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=278 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=2783 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Special low fare at AirTran.com offered until November 10, 2009 Green, OH: Experience the sandy white beaches of Ft. Lauderdale even before you get on an airplane today at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). We're celebrating new nonstop service to Ft. Lauderdale and transforming our AirTran Airways' gates by bringing the beach to our passengers and offering them a reason to celebrate with seaside music, beach-themed cuisine and a chance to win at the CAK prize wheel! AirTran Airways makes the celebration even better with a $79* one way fare to Ft. Lauderdale available until November 10, 2009. You can get this low fare by booking directly at AirTran.com. The nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are available four days per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. AirTran also flies from CAK nonstop to Orlando, Tampa, and Ft. Myers, Atlanta, Boston and New York (LaGuardia). "The only thing that covers Florida better is the sun itself," said Tad Hutcheson, AirTran Airways vice president of marketing and sales. "There's nothing like Ft. Lauderdale to defrost the chill of winter and now it's easier than ever to get there from Akron-Canton." "We couldn't be more pleased that Ft. Lauderdale, a popular gateway on Florida's east coast, is back at Akron-Canton Airport," said Rick McQueen, President & CEO. "And thanks to AirTran Airways, Northeastern Ohio sun seekers can reach their favorite Florida destination, whether it is Ft. Lauderdale/ Miami, Tampa, Orland or Ft. Myers, nonstop and at a price they can afford." We're kicking off Ft. Lauderdale Day festivities at 10 a.m. with a beach party at our AirTran gates complete with beach chairs, palm trees and the relaxing sounds of steel drum music provided by the University of Akron steel drum band. Plus, all passengers can take a spin at the Ft. Lauderdale prize wheel for a chance to win CAK flip-flops and other items to get you ready for your beach trip! One lucky winner may even win AirTran tickets for two to anywhere AirTran flies in the continental USA from CAK. Follow the Ft. Lauderdale Day festivities live at CAK with live updates, photos and video on CAK's Facebook Fan page and @CAKairport on Twitter. About Akron-Canton AirportAkron-Canton Airport kicked off CAK 2018, its 10-year, $110-million Capital Improvement Plan in 2008. The plan is the most ambitious in the airport's 64-year history. Keep up to date on all things CAK by visiting CAK's social media -- on Twitter , Facebook and YouTube. Airport photos are available on Flickr. Additional information including flight reservations, driving instructions, and relaxation station is available at www.akroncantonairport.com, CAK's comprehensive web portal. Akron-Canton Airport a better way to go. About AirTran AirwaysAirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America's newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com. *All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Ten-day advance purchase required. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased by November 10, 2009. Sale fares are valid for travel through February 10, 2010. Lowest sale fares to Ft. Lauderdale are only valid on daily nonstop flights. Blackout dates are as follows: November 25, 2009, November 28-30, 2009, December 18-20, 2009, December 22-30, 2009, and January 2-3, 2010. A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and a secondbag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.60 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. ### http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=273 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=1&newsid=2734 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400   Green, OH: Starting this week, Grizwald the Bear, Larry the Lynx, Jack the Rabbit and the rest of the Frontier Airlines' gang have a new home at Akron-Canton Airport. The carrier's new ticket counter location has been moved three positions to the north. Although Flip thought the counter should have moved to the "south" and Griz preferred the "pacific northwest," the decision for station Manager Cass Tyson was easy since it will give passengers more room to roam and allow for dedicated TSA baggage screening services. "Although the animals weren't in total agreement about where to move the counter, we are confident that Frontier customers will love the extra space," said Rick McQueen, President & CEO. "Frontier has provided exceptional low-fare service to Denver and the west since 2005, aboard big comfy Airbus jets. The new ticket position allows Frontier employees greater flexibility to extend their award-winning customer service to CAK passengers." To find Frontier's new ticket counter, simply come in any airport entrance and turn right. The ticket counter is the northernmost position at easy-to-use CAK. Frontier arrivals and departures will continue as always from gate 11. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=274 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=2745 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=275 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=2756 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Starting this week, Grizwald the Bear, Larry the Lynx, Jack the Rabbit and the rest of the Frontier Airlines' gang have a new home at Akron-Canton Airport. The carrier's new ticket counter location has been moved three positions to the north. Although Flip thought the counter should have moved to the "south" and Griz preferred the "pacific northwest," the decision was easy since it will give passengers more room to roam and allow for dedicated TSA baggage screening services. To find Frontier's new ticket counter, simply come in any airport entrance and turn right. The ticket counter is the northernmost position at easy-to-use CAK. Frontier arrivals and departures will continue as always from gate 11. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=276 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=2767 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Are you a frequent CAK traveler? Take advantage of CAK Fast Pass. No parking ticket to lose and no waiting to pay in our parking lots. Just flash your Fast Pass and go. And best of all, CAK Fast Pass is free! Learn how CAK Fast Pass works and get yours here. http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=277 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=2778 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Although we didn't travel to the award ceremony in Beijing, we were honored to learn that CAK was highly commended for their marketing efforts at the 2009 World Routes Airport Marketing Awards. We weren't the big winners but we were pleased to be one of five airports in the US nominated for the award. We just hope our trophy isn't inscribed in Chinese! http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=262 http://www.akroncantonairport.com/news-detail.php?pageid=52&newscategoryid=3&newsid=2629 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 It may seem like a bunch of dirt to you, but to us it's a sign that we are moving ahead with our runway extension. It's taken us four years but we recently moved the last yard of earth that will be the foundation of an additional 600 ft. added to Runway 5/23. The runway is expected to be complete late next year and will ensure that an airline can commence longer, west coast flights from CAK.Want to see the runway up close? View a video our President & CEO Rick McQueen took on the final earth moving day here.