Tag: Denver International Airport
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Johnston taps Dave LaPorte for post as interim DIA CEO
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston named Dave LaPorte to serve as Denver International Airport’s interim chief executive officer, effective Aug. 3. The announcement follows the retirement of CEO Phil Washington. LaPorte, who joined the airport in 2012, currently serves as chief operating officer and executive vice president. “Denver International Airport is one of the world’s premier…
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Turks and Caicos opens up to the West with new flight to Denver
Skiing on mountains near the Mile High City at one moment to scuba diving in the sea the next? Travelers will soon be able to get to a major Caribbean destination straight from Denver. Denver International Airport announced United Airlines will start offering nonstop service to Providenciales, the main island of Turks and Caicos, according…
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Auditor finds Denver International Airport overbilled airline by $6M
Denver International Airport collects more than $570 million annually in airline revenue but auditors found that billing errors have resulted in one airline being overcharged by nearly $6 million, according to a new report released Thursday by Denver City Auditor Timothy O’Brien. Specifically, audit reports show that DIA overbilled United Airlines, one of its largest…
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Denver gets more time to answer FAA questions in probe regarding Key Lime lease denial
The City of Denver has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for additional time to gather information and prepare its response to the federal agency’s investigation of the city’s 2025 denial of a Denver International Airport ground lease expansion for Key Lime Air. The FAA has agreed to extend the deadline, a spokesperson for Denver Mayor…
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Hundreds of flights delayed in Denver due to thunderstorms; tornado warning issued
Hundreds of flights have been delayed at Denver International Airport, with authorities noting severe weather and thunderstorms in the region. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Denver, Fort Collins and several surrounding counties. As of 5 p.m., a tornado warning had been issued for Adams County. The weather service also said…
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Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to retire
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington, who oversaw the airport’s rapid growth during the last five years, will retire on Aug. 1, the airport announced on Wednesday. “I am honored to have served the public for so many years,” Washington said in a news release. “But this was a long-planned decision.” Washington was nominated by…
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Denver area pelted with hail, DIA put on ground delay
The Denver area was pelted with an intense bout of hail amid severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, halting area traffic and putting the airport on a ground delay. After the morning was dominated by sunny skies, dark clouds rolled in just after noon, giving way to heavy rain around 1 p.m. That rain then turned to…
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Trump admin reportedly “drawing up plans” that could block international travelers from landing in Denver
Discussion that’s reportedly taking place among members of the Trump administration could significantly limit international travel into Colorado depending on how it shakes out. According to a report from Reuters, the head of the U.S. Homeland Security Department said on May 28 that the Trump administration could stop processing international travelers and cargo at Newark…
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Pedestrian walkways will soon connect terminals at Denver International Airport
Ever wished there was a way to move between terminals at Denver International Airport without taking the train? Travelers will soon be able to walk between the terminals, as Denver city officials on Tuesday announced the airport will repurpose underground baggage tunnels into pedestrian walkways. Project details are still being finalized, according to a news…
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Vehicle crash near DIA leaves man dead, 4 injured Sunday
A two-vehicle crash just north of Denver International Airport left one person dead and four injured Sunday afternoon, Colorado State Patrol said. The crash, which took place just before 3 p.m. Sunday, involved a westbound Chevrolet Silverado and eastbound Ford F-150 on 120th Avenue near North Powhaton Road, CSP said in a Sunday evening news…