Southwest Airlines is reducing a flight a day in Nashville

Southwest Airlines has notified Nashville International Airport (BNA) that effective Aug. 16 through Oct. 30, 2009, it is reducing one flight each to nine markets it currently serves from BNA. Southwest will continue to offer service to each of these cities.

Effective Aug. 16 through Oct. 30, Southwest will reduce one daily flight to each of the following markets:
- Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- New Orleans (MSY)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Philadelphia (PHL)
- Phoenix (PHX)
- Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
- San Diego (SAN)
- Tampa (TPA)

“These are seasonal changes that impact early morning and late evening flights. Southwest added an additional flight to several of these markets earlier this year – in March and May schedules. Southwest and several other airlines continue to offer service to these cities,” said Raul Regalado, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, which owns and operates Nashville International.

Nashville Airport terminal roadway project update

April 20 through end of May:

Monday through Saturday
10am – 11am

Allow extra time when traveling to the airport during this time and watch for construction detour and speed limit signs. The blast time may vary as the project progresses, so please look for updates on our Web site, www.flynashville.com.

Background on Terminal Roadway Project
Phase I of the Terminal Access Roadway Improvements (TARI) Project began in October 2008 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2009. TARI is designed to improve traffic conditions on Terminal Ring Road, the one-way thoroughfare that surrounds the airport’s short and long-term parking lots and provides access to the terminal. TARI will eliminate the need for vehicles to merge and weave through multiple lanes of traffic on Ring Road, and will improve ingress/egress from both I-40 and Donelson Pike.

Nashville Airport Earns Awards for Concessions and Customer Service

Many elements of Nashville International Airport’s (BNA) recent terminal renovation project, as well as the airport’s ongoing exemplary customer service, garnered top honors from Airport Revenue News, a leading concessions trade publication. BNA earned awards for the Best Concessions Management Team; Airport with the Best Customer Service; and Airport with the Most Unique Services, all in the medium airport division, in the Airport Revenue News’ 2009 Best Airport & Concession Awards.

“These industry awards provide tangible affirmation that our recent terminal upgrades have enhanced the BNA team’s ability to provide the Nashville Airports Experience to our passengers and customers,” said Raul Regalado, president & CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). “We remain steadfast in our commitment to excellence in providing premier facilities and services to travelers.”

Visit FlyNashville.com to learn more about the Nashville Airport.

Southwest Airlines Adding Flights from Nashville

Southwest Airlines has notified Nashville International Airport (BNA) that effective March 8 through May 8, 2008, Southwest is adding one additional flight each to five markets it currently serves from BNA and beginning May 9 through June 26, 2008, is adding back nonstop service to Oakland and Seattle plus an additional flight each to four other markets.

Starting March 8 through May 8, Southwest will add one additional flight to each of the following markets:
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Jacksonville (JAX)
Phoenix (PHX)
Tampa (TPA)

Effective May 9, 2009, to June 26, 2009, Southwest will add back nonstop service to the following markets:
Oakland (OAK)
Seattle (SEA)

In addition, May 9, through June 26, Southwest will add one additional nonstop flight to each of the following markets:
Kansas City (MCI)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
San Diego (SAN)

Nashville International Airport is served by 14 carriers. More than 400 average daily arriving and departing flights operate from 47 air carrier gates. Nashville International provides nonstop air service to 90 markets.

For more information, visit FlyNashville.

Cell Phone/Waiting Area to Temporarily Close During Roadway Project at BNA aka Nashville Airport

Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, the cell phone/waiting area at Nashville International Airport (BNA) will close temporarily due to the ongoing Terminal Access Roadway Improvements Project.
Alternate options for customers who are meeting and waiting for arriving passengers include the short-term parking garage and the 10-minute waiting area on the baggage claim level.

During road construction, BNA encourages travelers and guests to allow extra travel time. All short-term, long-term, and economy parking lots will remain open during the TARI Project. The overflow lot will be open only as needed.

Visit the airport website for more info.

Nashville International Airport to Launch Frequent Parker ProgramEarn Points Each Time You Park

If you park at the airport quite a bit it will cost you a fortune. Here is something the airport is doing to make it a little easier for you all.
~Corey

Here is the official release from the Nashville International Airport:
Nashville International Airport (BNA) announces a new program designed with frequent parkers in mind. BNA’s new frequent parker program allows travelers to earn free parking, enjoy easier access in and out of gated parking lots, and make payments online. The program excludes valet parking. Interested individuals may join online starting today and begin taking advantage of the program on Nov. 1.

Read all about it on the official Nashville International Airport website.