Last month, I told you about travel blogger Lisa Schwarz of the St. Cloud Times and how she was taking Allegiant Air’s inaugural flight from the St. Cloud Regional Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA). Her goal: To be the eyes and ears for central Minnesotans, answering questions … [Read more...]
And we’re off – Allegiant’s inaugural flight takes off from St. Cloud
by | December 19, 2012
Last Saturday was a momentous occasion in central Minnesota history, marking the end of a three-year hiatus in air service from our region. And folks, I can’t tell you how good it was to see the airport bustling with activity once again. The Allegiant Air inbound flight arrived at St. Cloud … [Read more...]
Why St. Cloud Times blogger Lisa Schwarz will be on Allegiant’s inaugural flight from STC
by | December 12, 2012
Here in the St. Cloud area, I feel there’s a special excitement in air. And it’s not just because of the holidays (though I do think this is truly the most wonderful time of the year). This Saturday, December 15, Allegiant Air’s inaugural flight takes off from the newly remodeled St. Cloud … [Read more...]
Why Allegiant Air landed at St. Cloud’s Crossroads Center
by | September 13, 2012
Monday was a big day for Central Minnesota travel lovers. If you happened to be at the Crossroads Center that afternoon, you know what I’m talking about. St. Cloud was one of 77 stops Allegiant Air is making as part of its month-long Vote for Vacation campaign. The airline is touring the U.S. … [Read more...]
St. Cloud now offering service to Phoenix via Allegiant Air
by | August 23, 2012
In my blog post earlier this week, I announced that St. Cloud has officially regained air service. Today, we held a news conference to announce our airline partner. Here are the details you’ve been waiting for: Who: Allegiant Air What: Two flights per week Where: St. Cloud Regional … [Read more...]
St. Cloud has regained air service – come celebrate with us!
by | August 22, 2012
After months of recruiting partners, securing resources and negotiating with airlines, we have officially regained air service for the St. Cloud region. But we couldn’t have done so without the community’s remarkable support. That’s why The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC) … [Read more...]
Stuck in MN I-94 traffic? Find out how air service in St. Cloud would help
by | August 8, 2012
Congestion. If you’ve driven on MN I-94 from St. Cloud to the Twin Cities between 7 and 9 a.m., you know what I’m talking about. I read a recent St. Cloud Times article that discussed the I-94 traffic problem. In it, local leaders say expanding this section of highway is among the area’s top … [Read more...]
Did you see the air service update in The St. Cloud Times? Catch a recap here.
by | August 2, 2012
I’m excited to share a recent editorial about the air service initiative published by The St. Cloud Times. In addition to featuring great recap of the first six months of the campaign, the article also asked community leaders to weigh in on its current status. We’re pleased The Times covered … [Read more...]
Q&A with DeZURIK: How St. Cloud’s lack of air service impacts global companies
by | July 30, 2012
We’ve talked about how regaining air service in St. Cloud will improve outbound flights for both leisure and business travel, but what about inbound flights? I recently chatted about this topic with Cary Simon, human resources director at greater St. Cloud-based DeZURIK. A market leader in … [Read more...]
