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Now is the Best Time to Book Holiday Flights!

Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. And according to one online travel company now is the time to book your travel for the best flights and prices. WDBJ7 10.06.15

Roanoke-Blacksburg airport bids for grant to add Dallas or Denver

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport has applied for a federal grant to expand its “insufficient” flight schedule.

The 21-page application explains the airport’s primary service area “experiences a combination of insufficient access to key population and business centers throughout the U.S. and disproportionately high airfares.” Roanoke Times 7.30.15

Dallas, Denver possible additions to ROA direct flight list

The Roanoke airport hopes adding two new direct destinations to its flight list will increase its bottom line. WSLS-10 7.22.15

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Hoping to Add New Flight

A new destination could be on its way to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.  Executive Director Tim Bradshaw has thrown Dallas around publicly before, but Tuesday we learned Denver is a possibility as well. WDBJ-7 7.21.15

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Receives Perfect Safety Rating

The Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted its annual airfield safety inspection at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The FAA’s airport certification and safety inspector found zero violations and commended airport staff for effective day-to-day operations. The FAA inspection reviews an airport’s compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 which includes airfield operations, pavement and signage, lighting, markings, inspection reports, fueling operations, and emergency response and preparedness. WFIR 7.21.15