Welcome to the “Jetstream!”
Welcome to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s (JAA) official blog, “Jetstream.” We created it to discuss unique and interesting things happening at the four airports we manage. Quite a bit goes on...
View ArticleColoring a Child’s Airport Experience
We’re no fools. We know that flying with children can be stressful even when everything goes according to plan. Tack on flight delays, cancellations, inclimate weather, tight connections and meltdowns...
View ArticleO Canada! New Nonstop Service is Coming to Jacksonville International Airport...
Air Canada Logo We’ve got some exciting news! This morning Air Canada announced nonstop service from JAX to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new international flights are scheduled to...
View ArticleFlying Home for Thanksgiving? Here are Some Travel Tips to Know Before You Go.
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time to fly. Long lines, delayed flights and incliment weather will certainly raise anxiety when traveling. While we can’t guarantee a smooth travel experience, we...
View ArticleSoaring to Show Appreciation
Imagine getting to take a ride in a classic airplane. Leaving behind the cares, aches and pains of daily life for a short respite high in the sky. Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation prepares the Boeing...
View ArticleCelebrating 10 Years at JAX: Comfort Zone Spa
Celebrating 10 Years at JAX! If the mere thought of flying makes your muscles ache, Ann Hill has a solution. Ann is the owner/operator of Comfort Zone Spa, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary at...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary, Delta
Photo of the Delta ticket counter at Imeson Airport. Photo courtesy of the Delta Flight Museum. How time flies! Last week, Delta officially celebrated 70 years of continuous air service in...
View ArticleMaking “Dreams Come True” This Holiday Season at JAX
The “Dreams Come True” Christmas trees can be found pre-security, between ticketing and the central courtyard. The Jacksonville International Airport Management Council (JIAMC) is currently hosting...
View ArticleMaking Seasons Bright – with Sound
It’s a tradition spanning over 20 years. It’s one of our favorite traditions, and a favorite of our tenants and customers. It’s definitely a favorite of the students who perform, who love performing in...
View ArticleAllegiant Expands at JAX With Nonstop Service to Three New Cities!
Allegiant will fly nonstop from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), Memphis International Airport (MEM), and Richmond International...
View ArticleTraining Four-Legged Travelers
We can all appreciate how much guide dogs help their people pals. These specially trained canines enable the visually impaired to go places and do things with greater ease. It’s not hard to imagine...
View ArticleUSO – Proudly Serving Those Who Serve
The birthday cake was cut during an official cake cutting ceremony. 2016 marks a significant milestone for one of the country’s most recognizable and impactful military service groups – the USO. The...
View ArticleNeed an Island Getaway this Summer? Silver Airways Just Announced New Nonstop...
Just in time for the summer travel season, Silver Airways announced plans for nonstop service between Jacksonville and Nassau. The nonstop flight is scheduled to start on May 28, 2016. Silver is...
View ArticleYou Like Us, You Really Like US! JAX Wins Top Honors for Customer Service
We received some exciting news this week: Jacksonville International Airport placed second in the “Best Airport by Region: North America Category” in the Airports Council International (ACI) 2015...
View ArticleAllegiant Announces Nonstop Flights to FOUR New Cities from JAX
Big news out of JAX this morning! Allegiant officially announced three new seasonal routes and one new year-round route to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). In conjunction with the...
View ArticleMaking Air Travel Possible – Again
Air travel can be an incredibly stressful experience. For those with a disability – it can feel like an insurmountable task. For the past several years, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has...
View ArticleWant to do Business with one of the JAA-managed Airports? Here’s How to Get...
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) manages Jacksonville International, Cecil, Jacksonville Executive at Craig, and Herlong Recreational Airports. The aviation and aerospace industry in Northeast...
View ArticleArt on the go: Jeff Whipple at JAX
By Wendi Howard A portrait of Tony Allegretti in all his awesomeness. What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about an airport terminal? It’s probably not locally curated art. But, if...
View ArticleTaking a Moment to Appreciate our Airport Ambassadors for “Going Beyond,...
Imagine a world without volunteers. Those who give of their time and talents to lend a hand to their communities. What a barren, lonely, confusing, sad landscape it would be. The same can be said about...
View ArticleSin City, Devilishly Quick: Daily Nonstop service to Las Vegas Returns for...
Southwest Airlines Official Logo Southwest just updated their latest schedule, and we’re pleased to announce the return of daily nonstop service from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Las...
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