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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in November 2012 as compared to November 2011. In November 2012, the Airport served 750,800 passengers, an increase of 6.4% when compared to the 705,465 passenger traffic count in November 2011.
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John Wayne Airport has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual Student Art Contest themed "My Favorite Airsports." Ainsley Chu of Irvine and Nicholas Kang of Cypress received top honors as Grand Prize winners in this year's contest. Their artwork, along with other winners, is on exhibit from December 11, 2012 through January 16, 2013 on the Arrival level, adjacent to Baggage Carousels 1 and 4, of the Thomas F. Riley Terminal.
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TSA Administrator John Pistole announced today at a press conference that the TSA Pre✔™; program is now available to eligible passengers at John Wayne Airport (JWA).
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period between December 21, 2012 and January 4, 2013. Last year, more than 440,000 passengers traveled through JWA during this period. To ensure a smooth visit to the Airport, passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and arrive at the Airport 1-½-to-2 hours prior to departure time for domestic flights, and 3 hours for international flights.
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An exhibition of imagery and information highlighting The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is now on display at John Wayne Airport (JWA) in the ORANGE COUNTY: Destination Art & Culture exhibition space. Located along the pedestrian walkway connecting the Terminal B and C ticketing lobbies in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, this exhibition is accessible to the general public, passengers and visitors to the Airport and is on display through March 2013.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) has had an award-winning year in 2012 after being honored with numerous awards for engineering, construction and communications related to the new Terminal C, Parking Structure C and Central Utility Plant.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in October 2012 as compared to October 2011. In October 2012, the Airport served 776,658 passengers, an increase of 6.9% when compared to the October 2011 passenger traffic count of 726,513.
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In anticipation of one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods, John Wayne Airport (JWA) offers travel tips to help passengers prepare for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Passengers traveling through JWA between Friday, November 16 and Monday, November 26 will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest travel days are expected to be Wednesday, November 21 and Sunday, November 25.
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Today John Wayne Airport (JWA) marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of Terminal C and Parking Structure C to the traveling public.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its plans to expand the successful TSA Pre✔™; program to passengers at John Wayne Airport (JWA) beginning this December.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) this week launched an updated version of its mobile website and a new live flight tracker service that can be accessed on the Airport homepage or mobile site.
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A selection of prints by Orange County artist Diane Edmonds are now on display through December 3, 2012, in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport's (JWA) Community Focus Space Program.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in September 2012 as compared to September 2011. In September 2012, the Airport served 707,510 passengers, an increase of 0.9% when compared to the September 2011 passenger traffic count of 701,135.
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Today Interjet inaugurates daily service to Mexico from John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The flights - to Mexico City and Guadalajara - represent the company's fourth U.S. gateway as Mexico's second largest air carrier continues to make a strong impact in the popular U.S.-Mexico travel market. Interjet already flies from Miami, New York and San Antonio to Mexico City.
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The Disneyland® Resort Express bus resumed operations in the Ground Transportation Center at John Wayne Airport.
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A selection of photographs by Orange County artist Ann Fanciullo Sperling are now on display through November 1, 2012, in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airports (JWA) Community Focus Space Program.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in August 2012 as compared to August 2011. In August 2012, the Airport served 838,623 passengers, an increase of 4.5% when compared to the August 2011 passenger traffic count of 802,534.
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October 11, 2012 marks the introduction of daily service by Interjet to Mexico from John Wayne Airport in Orange County. The flights to Mexico City and Guadalajara represent the company's fourth U.S. gateway as Mexico's second largest air carrier continues to make a strong impact in the popular U.S.-Mexico travel market. Interjet already flies from Miami, New York and San Antonio to Mexico City.
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John Wayne Airport's 23rd Annual Student Art Contest is now underway. Orange County students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit artwork inspired by this year's theme: "My Favorite Airsports." Entries should be submitted to the Orange County Department of Education, any Orange County Public Library Branch or participating city libraries listed below no later than 4 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2012.
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As part of the ongoing Seismic Retrofitting project, the roadway leading into John Wayne Airport from the 55 Freeway (southbound) will be reduced to one lane. All passengers will be directed to the Departure (upper) Level roadway as they enter the Airport.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Thursday, August 30 through Tuesday, September 4 during the Labor Day holiday weekend. More than 150,000 passengers traveled through JWA during the same period in 2011 with the busiest travel days being the Thursday before and Tuesday following Labor Day.
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Three delicious new dining options are now open for business at John Wayne Airport: Ruby's Diner, Ruby's To Go and Farmer's Market by Laguna Culinary Arts. Operated by HMSHost, all three venues are located between Gates 8 and 9 and opened to the traveling public on August 27, 2012.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in July 2012 as compared to July 2011. In July 2012, the Airport served 816,536 passengers, an increase of 4.0% when compared to the July 2011 passenger traffic count of 784,927.
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Portions of MacArthur Boulevard adjacent to the main entrance and exit to John Wayne Airport will be narrowed to allow for street maintenance resurfacing work by the City of Irvine Public Works Department. A portion of the Lower (arrival) Level of the Airport roadway will also be narrowed to allow for continued construction on the pillars supporting the Upper (departure) Level roadway. Portions of the white passenger pickup lanes and curb will be narrowed as well.
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On Monday, August 6, 2012, McDonald's restaurant, across from Gate 5 in Terminal A, opened to the traveling public at John Wayne Airport. This completes the remodel of both McDonald's locations at John Wayne Airport. The Terminal B location, across from Gate 12, opened in May this year. Both McDonald's venues have added the chain's popular McCafé menu items, as well.
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A collection of currency and postage paintings are on display at John Wayne Airport now through January 17, 2013. The collection is being exhibited in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery of Terminal A across from Gates 2 through 5 and in Terminal C across from Gates 18 through 21 and is available for viewing by ticketed passengers.
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A selection of photographs by Orange County photographer Michael Hosey are on exhibit now through September 27, 2012 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport's Community Focus Space Program. Hosey's work can be seen on the Departure (upper) Level near the security screening areas and on the Arrival (lower) Level near Baggage Carousels 1 and 4.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in June 2012 as compared to June 2011. In June 2012, the Airport served 784,849 passengers, an increase of 4.7% when compared to the June 2011 passenger traffic count of 749,815.
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An Orange County student has been recognized in the 2012 International Aviation Student Art Contest, themed "Silent Flight". Karen Ahn, 13, resident of Irvine and student at St. Margarets Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. won second place for ages 10-13 with her interpretation of the contest theme.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 8 during the Fourth of July holiday. Visitors to JWA during this time should be aware of ongoing construction at the Airport and adhere to all posted speed limits to ensure a safe holiday weekend. Passengers are reminded that fireworks are prohibited and should be left at home. A list of additional tips and prohibited items can be found at www.ocair.com/Traveltips.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in May 2012 as compared to May 2011. In May 2012, the Airport served 742,204 passengers, an increase of 1% when compared to the May 2011 passenger traffic count of 734,671.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) was recently honored at the 2012 Marketing and Communications Conference, sponsored by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and at the 37th Annual PROTOS awards, hosted by the Orange County Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (OC/PRSA). JWA earned first place in the ACI-NA Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest for its 2010 digital Annual Report, while OC/PRSA honored JWA with a PROTOS award for the Media Day Press Tour - "John Wayne Airport's Terminal C Takes Flight" - held in November 2011.
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Effective Tuesday, June 19, United Airlines will resume their ticket counter and checked baggage services in Terminal B at John Wayne Airport (JWA). The move comes as a result of the completion of an eight-week long project to upgrade the baggage handling system.
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On Tuesday, June 19, John Wayne Airport will begin resurfacing the Ground Transportation Center. During this time, access to the area will be limited and several of the shuttle operations will be temporarily relocated.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in April 2012 as compared to April 2011. In April 2012, the Airport served 727,523 passengers, an increase of 0.7% when compared to the April 2011 passenger traffic count of 722,815.
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On Sunday, June 3, 2012, AirTran Airways arrived in Orange County to begin John Wayne Airport's (JWA) first flights to Mexico! AirTran now offers daily nonstop service between Orange County and Cabo San Lucas/San Jose del Cabo and between Orange County and Mexico City.
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Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season and is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. John Wayne Airport (JWA) expects Airport traffic to be heaviest on Thursday and Friday (May 24 - 25) and Tuesday (May 29).
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A portion of the lower (arrival) level of the Airport roadway will be narrowed to allow for construction on the pillars reinforcing the upper (departure) level roadway. Portions of the white passenger pickup lanes and curb will be narrowed as well.
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Effective Sunday, May 20, the connector ramp from John Wayne Airport roadway to the 55 North will be closed for construction. The ramp will reopen that same morning.
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A selection of wood sculptures by Orange County artist Dan Southern are on display now through July 30, 2012 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport's Community Focus Space Program. Southern's work can be seen on the departure (upper) level near the security screening areas and on the arrival (lower) level near baggage carousels 1 and 4.
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On Monday, May 14, 2012, the newly remodeled McDonald's restaurant, across from Gate 12, opened to the traveling public at John Wayne Airport.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in March 2012 as compared to March 2011. In March 2012, the Airport served 727,841 passengers, a decrease of 1.8% when compared to the March 2011 passenger traffic count of 741,489.
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A full-color exhibition of imagery and information highlighting Segerstrom Center for the Arts is on display at John Wayne Airport (JWA) through July 2012.
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Effective Wednesday, April 25, United Airlines will temporarily move their ticket counter operations to Terminal C. US Airways counter operations will remain in Terminal B and baggage will be temporarily screened adjacent to their ticket counter. The temporary move of United Airlines ticket counters and lobby baggage screening for US Airways is necessary to allow the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make security upgrades to the baggage handling system in Terminal B.
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Fly to Cabo San Lucas or Mexico City beginning Sunday, June 3, 2012 when AirTran Airways begins offering Orange County travelers the first international flights from John Wayne Airport to Mexico. The new service will make it easier and more convenient than ever to get to these popular business and leisure destinations.
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A collection of antique and classic radios will be on display at John Wayne Airport now through July 16, 2012. The collection will be exhibited in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery of Terminal A across from Gates 2 through 5 and in Terminal C across from Gates 18 through 21.
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On April 29, WestJet will resume daily, nonstop international service between Orange County's John Wayne Airport and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. WestJet currently operates daily, nonstop service between Orange County and Vancouver.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in February 2012 as compared to February 2011. In February 2012, the Airport served 605,040 passengers, a decrease of 0.1% when compared to the February 2011 passenger traffic count of 605,390.
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A selection of "quiltscapes" (landscape inspired quilts), by Orange County artist Barbara Brewer will be on display now through May 7, 2012 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport's Community Focus Space Program.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in January 2012 as compared to January 2011.In January 2012, the Airport served 636,573 passengers, a decrease of 0.026% when compared to the January 2011 passenger traffic count of 636,742.
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Eight Orange County students have been recognized in the state level of the 2012 International Aviation Student Art Contest, themed "Silent Flight." Of these students, three have also had their artwork honored at the National Level of the competition. The artwork submitted by these three students will go on to be judged at the International Level of the contest which is scheduled for May 2012.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) has announced the results of its most recent passenger survey, conducted in 2011. The biannual survey is conducted to measure traveler preferences and satisfaction.
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Effective Saturday, February 25, 2012, Continental Airlines at John Wayne Airport will move from Terminal A to Terminal B. This move is part of the ongoing integration of United Airlines and Continental Airlines since closure of their merger on October 1, 2010. Passengers traveling with Continental Airlines will find the new ticket counters located adjacent to United in Terminal B.
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A selection of aviation-themed paintings by Orange County artist Robert Karr will be on display through March 19, 2012 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airports Community Focus Space program. His art work can be seen on the departure (upper) level near the security screening areas and on the arrival (lower) level near baggage carousels 1 and 4.
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In order to continue the upgrade of the security screening checkpoints at John Wayne Airport, alternating lanes within the Terminal A passenger security checkpoint will close beginning MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012. While the checkpoint itself will remain open, the number of screening lanes will be reduced. During this time, passengers departing John Wayne Airport should plan ahead giving themselves extra time to get through screening and find their gate.
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Beginning Friday, January 27, 2012, John Wayne Airport restaurants Oasis Grill & Sky Lounge and Brioche Doree Cafe & Bakery, located between Gates 8 and 9, will be closed to the public. HMSHost will construct a new Ruby's Diner, Ruby's To-Go and Farmer's Market by Laguna Culinary Arts at this location.A new restaurant, Hobie Sand Bar, located near Gate 12, will open to the public on Friday, January 27, 2012.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in 2011 as compared to 2010. In 2011, the Airport served 697,512 passengers, a decrease of 2.9% when compared to the 718,571 passenger traffic count of 2010.
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on January 26, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be parked on the Lower (arrival) Level at the red curb outside of the Thomas F. Riley Terminal Administrative Offices, 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana. Donors may sign up in advance at www.givelife.org. Walk-ins are also welcome on the day of the drive.
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John Wayne Airport has announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Student Art Contest themed "Silent Flight." Jasmyne Kon and Alexander Kang received top honors as Grand Prize winners in this year's contest.
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As part of an ongoing seismic retrofitting project, a portion of the lower (arrival) level roadway entrance to the Airport will be narrowed to allow for construction on the pillars reinforcing the upper (departure) level roadway. The pillars will also be wrapped according to the new Terminal A, B and C color schemes to better identify passenger pickup locations.
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The passenger security checkpoint in John Wayne Airport's Terminal B will be closed beginning Wednesday, January 18 for approximately two weeks. During this time, passengers departing John Wayne Airport should plan ahead giving themselves extra time to get through screening and find their gate.
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A selection of paintings by Laguna Beach artist Mark Jacobucci will be on display through January 30, 2012 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal as part of John Wayne Airport's Community Focus Space Program. His artwork can be seen on the departure (upper) level near the security screening areas and on the arrival (lower) level near baggage carousels 1 and 4.
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Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in November 2011 as compared to November 2010. In November 2011, the Airport served 705,465 passengers, an increase of 2.1% when compared to the 690,859 passenger traffic count of November 2010.
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