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June 2, 2023
From the Director’s Desk: Celebrating 5 years and what comes next
This month marks my five year anniversary as executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport. I want to take a moment to reflect on these past few years and reiterate my goals for the QC Airport moving forward. During…
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June 2, 2023
MLI News Roundup
It’s been a while since we’ve caught up on what’s going on at MLI. Our team is meeting with airline representatives to push for more service out of the Quad Cities with aggressive incentives and plenty of data the airlines…
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May 4, 2023
From the Director’s Desk: What is a regional airport? (And why does it matter?)
Quad Cities International Airport has been the hometown airport since 1935 with hundreds of thousands of passengers served each year. But have you ever wondered what a regional airport really is — or even what it’s not? It’s important to…
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May 4, 2023
ABCs of Air Travel
What is the difference between nonstop and direct? And what are all those letters and numbers on your boarding pass? From booking your ticket to what goes on behind the scenes that can impact your trip, we decode air travel…
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March 21, 2023
From the Director’s Desk: Advocating for Air Service
It’s the time of year when team MLI hits the road to meet with airline representatives and talk about all things Quad Cities and commercial air travel. We’ll be visiting three conferences over the next four months in an effort…
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March 21, 2023
Answering Your Frequently Asked Travel Questions
Traveling with friends and family makes for great memories. But you have to get through the airport and on the plane first. We’re answering some of the most common questions travelers have this time of year. How early should you…
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February 24, 2023
From the Director’s Desk: In Pursuit of a Win for the Quad Cities
Travel demand is roaring back and airlines are quickly evolving in a post-pandemic world. Combine that with limited resources and as a result, the airlines are having to make tough choices about air service. We’ve seen this play out across…
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February 24, 2023
Fly MLI – That’s It, That’s the Blog
The first two months of 2023 mark the first time since the start of the pandemic that nationwide passenger numbers surpassed 2019 levels. Airlines and airports have a lot of work to do to keep up with demand. So why should you…
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January 4, 2023
From the Director’s Desk: We need YOU to help MLI grow
Our region is fortunate to have so many choices for air travel within driving distance. But as the airport director, it creates challenges particularly at a time when airlines still aren’t profitable following the pandemic and resources are constrained by…
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January 4, 2023
Traveling in 2023? Check out our predictions
If you’re considering travel in 2023, you’ll want to check out our predictions that could save you money and prepare you for what lies ahead. Planning ahead At the height of the pandemic, international and state requirements were frequently changing.…
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November 29, 2022
From the Director’s Desk: The Role of Government in Airports
Mid-term elections are behind us and I’m sure we’re all relieved to no longer be subjected to constant campaign ads. With new representatives elected to our region, and others maintaining their seats, it’s a good time to talk about how…
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November 29, 2022
Must-Know Travel Tips for the Holidays
Holiday travel worries got you feeling less than jolly? Here are some our top tips to avoid that Clark Griswold-sized tantrum – no Tylenol needed. Keep gifts unwrapped We get it: you want to arrive at your family and friends’…
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