Imagine taking a cross-country flight with your furry friend. Once you’ve completed the journey, you can’t wait to get home. You walk to your car, begin loading luggage and your pet into it. Disoriented from medication and the long trip, the animal gets spooked and escapes in the airport’s parking garage. You search for hours,…
A Note About JAX’s Music Program
Randell Briggs Talk a little about what you do when you’re not playing at the airport. I work on my boat as much as I can, work on new music for the airport, shoot and edit video for my DVD presentation which is scored with my original soundtracks and enjoy life. How did you get started playing your kind…
Limited time offer: Enroll for TSA Precheck at JAX!
Been thinking about signing up for TSA Precheck, but just been too busy traveling? Well, for a two week period, you can schedule an appointment at a temporary office in Jacksonville International Airport*: October 24-28 – 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. October 31 – November 2 – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. November 3-4 – 8:00…
You won’t “Believe” the latest nonstop route from JAX…
In a press release issued this morning, Allegiant announced new nonstop service from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The new service will begin on February 16, 2017 with an initial introductory fare as low as $50. “Today’s route announcement is yet another indication that Allegiant is growing in Northeast Florida,”…
Remembering the Day that Forever Changed Aviation – Part 5
Danny Connell, an Electrical Foreman for the Jacksonville Aviation Authority remembers 9/11, but he also had a memorable encounter the day before. “President Bush was arriving in Jacksonville on September 10,” Connell said. And since Danny had a photo of himself with the president, he was hoping to have it autographed. That morning, Governor Jeb…
Remembering the day that forever changed aviation – Part 4
Nearly every generation has “one event” which not only left unforgettable memories of where people were and what they were doing when it happened, but was a pivotal time in our collective history. September 11, 2001, is that event for our generation. Fifteen years ago, our nation suffered an inconceivable horror on our own front doorstep. The…
Remembering the day that forever changed aviation – Part 3
Nearly every generation has “one event” which not only left unforgettable memories of where people were and what they were doing when it happened, but was a pivotal time in our collective history. September 11, 2001, is that event for our generation. Fifteen years ago, our nation suffered an inconceivable horror on our own front doorstep. The…
Remembering the day that forever changed aviation – Part 2
Nearly every generation has “one event” which not only left unforgettable memories of where people were and what they were doing when it happened, but was a pivotal time in our collective history. September 11, 2001, is that event for our generation. Fifteen years ago, our nation suffered an inconceivable horror on our own front doorstep. The…
Remembering the day that forever changed aviation – Part 1
Nearly every generation has “one event” which not only left unforgettable memories of where people were and what they were doing when it happened, but was a pivotal time in our collective history. September 11, 2001, is that event for our generation. Fifteen years ago, our nation suffered an inconceivable horror on our own front doorstep. The…
Tenant Spotlight: Made in JAX
When flying for business or pleasure, travelers often pick-up a last minute souvenir from the airport for the family. It’s a great way to remember the city you just visited and let them know they were missed. But how often do those items truly represent the region. Ann Hill is looking to bring that local…