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Media Relations / Public Information Office
The JWA Public Information Office operates as part of the Airport’s Public Affairs Division. The Public Information Officer (PIO), or his/her designee, is designated by the Airport Director as the person responsible for responding to and coordinating media inquiries.
Contact Information:
Jenny Wedge, Manager of Public Relations / PIO
Office: (949) 252-5182
Email: jwedge@ocair.com
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2012 News Releases
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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, non-stop international service between Orange County's John Wayne Airport and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. WestJet currently operates daily, non-stop 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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