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April 28, 2022
From the Director’s Desk: 10 Ideas for the Workplace, Leadership and Life
I recently had the honor of speaking at the Quad Cities Business Journal’s inaugural event, 90 ideas in 90 minutes. I joined a panel of 8 community leaders and we were asked to share our top 10 ideas for the…
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March 24, 2022
From the Director’s Desk: Federal Investment in MLI Projects
Earlier this month, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to engage our legislators about the importance of funding infrastructure projects and to hear about their legislative priorities. I make this trip each year but it was even more important to get…
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March 24, 2022
Vacation Travel Do’s and Don’ts
Traveling with your family makes for great memories! But you have to get through the airport and onto the plane first. While this can seem daunting it doesn’t have to be. Make sure your trip gets off on the right…
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February 28, 2022
From the Director’s Desk: Small Markets, Big Pilot Shortage
Last week, I attended Routes Americas, an annual air service conference that welcomes representatives from airports, airlines and cities from North and South America. This was the second of three air service conferences that our team will attend in less…
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February 28, 2022
How to Score the Best Airfare Deals
With pilot and crew shortages, higher fuel prices and pent-up demand, cheap airfare can be hard to find these days. It doesn’t help that the way airlines calculate airfare is complicated – there can be up to 100 different price…
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January 26, 2022
From the Director’s Desk: 2022 Priorities
This is a pivotal time for the Quad Cities International Airport. When I accepted this position, I did so because I felt like I could have a positive impact. Of course, I had no idea the challenges airports would have…
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January 26, 2022
Behind the Scenes: Winter Weather Operations
It’s no secret that unpredictable winter weather can disrupt travel plans. When your flight is delayed or even worse, canceled, we understand you probably have a lot of questions about what went wrong and what to do next. In this…
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December 30, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Reflecting on 2021
As we approach the end of the year, I’m excited to share that the Quad Cities International Airport is ending 2021 with several big wins. While it’s easy to jump ahead and start thinking about the exciting things to come…
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December 13, 2021
5 Holiday Travel Tips to Stay Jolly
Holiday travel worries got you feeling less than jolly? Here are 5 tips that will help you skate through your trip. 1) Keep gifts unwrapped We know you want to arrive to your family and friends’ homes with your Pinterest-worthy…
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November 23, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for the QC Airport
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed by President Biden on Nov. 15, includes $25 billion for airports. Now that it has been signed there is money on the table for the Quad Cities International Airport and I’m thankful that…
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November 23, 2021
Allegiant Destinations Return!
Your small but mighty airport is delivering winter getaways: flights to Punta Gorda are back! After the summer hiatus, flights are departing Mondays and Fridays, just in time for you snowbirds out there! No need to hibernate when you can…
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October 25, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Taking QC Airport on the Road
Fall is shaping up to be a busy season for seeking new air service. I know Quad Citizens are chomping at the bit for some new routes. The team at MLI have been hitting the road (or rather, the air)…
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