Tag: Airplanes
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Denver International Airport is the world’s third busiest airport
Denver International Airport officials have been saying it for months, but now it’s official: The third busiest airport in the world is located in Denver, the Airports Council International announced on Monday. More than 58.8 million passengers traveled through DIA in 2021, ranking it below only Atlanta and Dallas/Fort Worth as the world’s busiest. Denver’s…
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Denver International Airport prepped for crush of holiday travelers
Denver International Airport officials are warning travelers to expect the crush of holiday travelers to exceed pre-pandemic levels. More than 200,000 passengers are expected Monday, Wednesday, Sunday and Nov. 29 — the four busiest days of the Thanksgiving holiday week. Overall, more than two million travelers are expected to use the airport in the coming…
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DIA looking for ideas to bypass train from terminal to concourses
Denver International Airport officials issued a “request for ideas” Thursday on how passengers might bypass trains to get to terminals B and C. Currently, the train is the only way to reach those gates. The move comes after an August incident where a damaged train tire caused power-line and track damage to one of the…
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DIA CEO to holiday travelers: Patience
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington has one word for travelers using DIA this holiday season: Patience. Washington, in his first press conference since taking over the role July 19, addressed members of the Denver media Friday morning and fielded questions about the long wait times at TSA checkpoints, parking woes caused by driver shortages,…
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DIA adds Flair Airlines with nonstop flights to Canada
Canadian “ultra low-cost” carrier Flair Airlines announced Tuesday three new nonstop routes from Denver International Airport to Toronto beginning in April. It’s the 25th airline to have permanent routes out of DIA. The new flights in a 189-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Toronto-Pearson International Airport begin April 15. “Flair Airlines is excited to…
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DIA prepping for weekend traveler crush
Denver International Airport officials Friday announced the temporary re-opening of the Pikes Peak shuttle parking lot to handle what’s expected to be a crush of travelers this weekend. More than 75,000 passengers are expected through TSA checkpoints Friday, Saturday and Sunday, according to a release. Passengers are being asked to arrive to the terminal at…
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Metro Moves: Executive leadership team at DIA set
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Team set New Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington finalized the leadership team supporting him…
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DIA terminal construction diverts foot traffic
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver International Airport officials this week announced the return of airport ambassadors and prominent signage to help passengers avoid feeling like they’re navigating an escape room at the main terminal to get to gates. While construction started a few weeks ago, general contractor Hensel Phelps…
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United Airlines hosting Denver job fair; looking to hire more than 400 employees
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Want to work in the sky? United Airlines hopes so, as it’s hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, at the United Club at Empower Field at Mile High stadium. Open positions include flight attendants, ramp service employees, customer service representatives…
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Denver-based Frontier Airlines adding international routes
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver-based Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced the addition of 20 new nonstop routes, including several international, in what company officials are calling “one of our largest international expansions ever.” The introductory fares are sure to raise some eyebrows: As of Dec. 11, travelers can fly…