He added, “We know that our business travelers want to go from here to the places they’re conducting business in an easy, efficient manner. The Akron-Canton Airport has 11 nonstop destinations to major business hubs in the United States. Businesses can get anywhere in the world with one quick stop at the Akron-Canton Airport. We make it a priority to listen to our business customers and respond to their requests, from routes to covered parking.” Improvements over the past 11 years include expansion of the parking areas and installation of energy-efficient lighting, expansion of the TSA screening area and the ticket counter. Plus, there was a runway extension, which was the largest of the capital improvement projects. There has been an expansion of aircraft parking and the Customs and Border Pa-
trol facility, and the rescue and firefighting facility was replaced. Plus, a joint project with the City of Green and Summit County for a 180-acre Port Green Industrial Park is ready for businesses to rent. “The loyalty of our guests in Northeast Ohio has made us into the airport we are today. They support the air service we offer, and in turn, we work to continually provide them with the best destinations we can,” Camacho said. He added, “We are fortunate to have a board of trustees that supports our plans for strategic growth and encourages it every step of the way. We see exciting opportunities to position the Akron-Canton Airport for future growth that will delight our guests, plus help move our region toward greater economic prosperity.” CAK currently serves the Northeast Ohio region with nonstop air service to
Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Fort Myers, Houston, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa and Washington D.C. Carriers at the airport include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines and offer one-stop access to the world from CAK. “We are always working with our current and potential carriers to retain and attract air service,” said Camacho. “Some ways we do that is providing information about our community that they might not be able to see on their end and meet with them in-person to foster good relationships. We have a lot of things in the works right now, and I’m confident we’ll see growth at CAK again.” To share your business’ air service needs with the Airport, please contact info@akroncantonairport.com.
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