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 The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is taking steps today to prepare for the possible weather impacts related to Hurricane Sandy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2010
Contact Sherry L. Wallace

ROANOKE VA – Roanoke Regional Airport, represented by advertising agency Neathawk Dubuque & Packett (ND&P), was awarded second place in the websites category at the Airports Council International (ACI) - North America's 2010 Excellence in Marketing & Communication Contest. This year's contest had over 250 entries evaluated by 20 judges from around the world.

"The ACI contest is very competitive and we are up against airports with multi-hundred-thousand dollar budgets," said Sherry Wallace, Manager of Marketing and Air Service Development at the Roanoke Regional Airport. "This win is very exciting for us, and we couldn't have done it without ND&P."

Roanoke Regional Airport is Western Virginia's only full-service airport, offering more than 50 scheduled flights daily with nonstop service from Roanoke, Virginia to nine major cities. US Airways, United Airlines and Delta are some of the major airlines that fly out of Roanoke Regional Airport every day. Allegiant Air also provides full sized jets and frequent service to Florida.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2010
Contact Sherry L. Wallace

Award presented by the Virginia Department of Aviation

ROANOKE VA - The Virginia Department of Aviation presented Jacqueline L. Shuck its “Virginia Airport Manager of the Year” award for 2010. Shuck, the airport’s executive director, was recognized for her achievements at the Roanoke Regional Airport.

The annual awards recognize individuals for significant contributions to aviation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Roanoke Regional Airport is Western Virginia's only full-service airport, offering more than 50 scheduled flights daily with nonstop service from Roanoke, Virginia to nine major cities. US Airways, United Airlines and Delta are some of the major airlines that fly out of Roanoke Regional Airport every day. Allegiant Air also provides full sized jets and frequent service to Florida.

If you used to worry about losing your boarding pass while flying, now you only have to worry you'll lose your phone. WDBJ-7, 1/29/13

The Roanoke Regional Airport is taking technology to new heights. Technology bars are being added to each gate, which will allow passengers to charge their electronic devices, such as cell phones and lap tops. WSLS-10, 1/29/13

Two airlines are making it much easier for travelers to get through Roanoke Regional Airport. Both United and Delta have recently updated software..., WSET-13, 1/28/13

 Multi-million dollar renovations coming to Roanoke Regional Airport, WDBJ-7, 11/5/12

Roanoke Regional Airport Produces Annual Impact of $250 Million, WSLS-10, October 16, 2012

 "Roanoke Regional Airport Adds Flight to New York City," WSLS-10. July 11, 2012

 "Roanoke City Prepares for President Barack Obama," WSLS-10. July 12, 2012

 "New Roanoke to NYC Delta Flights Start Wednesday,"WSLS-10. July 10, 2012

 "US Airlines Report Improved On-Time Arrival Rates,"WDBJ-7. July 10, 2012

 "Delta Airlines Revamps Roanoke Service," Roanoke Times. July 10, 2012

 "Delta Airlines Replacing Regional Jets with an Airbus at Roanoke Regional," WDBJ-7. July 10, 2012

 "Roanoke Regional Airport Terminal to Get Upgrades," WSLS-10. February 28, 2012

"At Roanoke Airport, the Traffic is Terrific," Roanoke Times, 11/19/11 

"Flying for the Holidays from Roanoke Airport," WSET-13, 11/18/11

 "Flights Oversold at Roanoke Regional As Travelers Take Off," WSLS-10. 11/16/11

 "Friday is One of Roanoke Regional's Busiest Travel Days," WDBJ-7, 11/17/11

 "Flying During the Busiest Time to Travel," WDBJ-7, 11/18/11

 "Good Riddance to the 'Rutgers Avenue Shuffle,'" Roanoke Times, 11/20/11

 "Congressman Bob Goodlatte Announces Non-Stop Air Service Between Roanoke and New York Will Continue," WDBJ-7, 10/21/11

 "Goodlatte Says Delta Will Offer Roanoke to New York City Flights," WSLS-10, 10/21/11

 "Direct Roanoke-to-LaGuardia Flights Assured, Goodlatte Says," Roanoke Times, 10/11/11

"Airports Land Big Bucks," Roanoke Times, 9/26/11. 

"Roanoke Airport is Big Business," WDBJ-7, 9/20/11 

 "Loss of Nonstop Service to Airport Would be a Significant Setback,"Roanoke Times, 8/18/11

 "New Airport Scanner Gives Speed, Privacy," Roanoke Times, 8/12/2011

 "FAA Problems Affecting Local Airports," WDBJ-7, 8/3/2011

 "Senate to Vote Friday on Reauthorizing FAA," WSLS-10, 8/4/2011

 "Reid Says Deal Can End FAA Shutdown," Roanoke Times, 8/5/11

“Special rates and hidden fees charged on holiday air travel,” WDBJ7, 11/1/10

“Airport pat-downs become more personal and invasive,” Roanoke Times, 10/29/10

“Roanoke’s airport sees rise in passenger traffic,” Roanoke Times, 9/9/10