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February 3, 2025

What’s In and Out for 2025: Quad Cities International Airport Edition
The QC Airport is ready to take your travel game to the next level in 2025. With exciting new routes, terminal transformations and community milestones, here’s your definitive In and Out guide for 2025: ✈️ What’s In Nonstop Connections: American…
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December 4, 2024

Weathering Winter Travel
Winter weather can turn even the most well-laid travel plans into a waiting game. When flights are delayed or canceled, it’s natural to wonder: What went wrong? Who’s responsible? And what happens next? At Quad Cities International Airport, both the…
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December 4, 2024

Top 4 Tips for Holiday Travel
Ready to make your holiday travel easier and more affordable? We’ve got you covered with the latest travel tools, insider tips and smart strategies to help you navigate the season with ease. Whether you’re booking your next getaway, breezing through…
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October 14, 2024

From the Director’s Desk: Building the Future of our Airport
As we move into the latter part of the year, many construction projects typically begin winding down. However, with Project GATEWAY in full swing and another exciting project on the horizon, our work shows no signs of slowing. Since we…
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October 14, 2024

Mysteries Solved: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions
In the spirit of spooky season, let’s dive into some of the biggest mysteries surrounding air travel. Ever wondered what really happens if you forget to put your phone in airplane mode? Or why we don’t fly to a certain…
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September 26, 2024

From the Director’s Desk: Girls in Aviation Day: A Day of Inspiration and Opportunity
On September 21, we proudly hosted our fourth annual Girls in Aviation Day, alongside John Deere Aviation and Elliott Aviation. More than 500 people joined us to explore the world of aviation through more than two dozen exhibitors, hands-on flight…
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September 26, 2024

United 101: Save $$, Book Smarter
You might know which airlines fly out of MLI, but do you know how to really work those airline networks to get the most bang for your buck? We’re spilling the beans and this month we’re focusing on United. They’re…
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August 9, 2024

From the Director’s Desk: The Path to Airport Leadership
Running an airport is no small feat—it’s a multifaceted operation that goes beyond commercial flights. At the Quad Cities International Airport, we manage over 2,300 acres of facilities that house airlines, rental services, corporate aviation and various other entities crucial…
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August 9, 2024

Delta 101: Save $$, Book Smarter
You might know which airlines fly out of MLI, but do you know how to really work those airline networks to get the most bang for your buck? We’re spilling the beans and this month we’re focusing on Delta Air…
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June 24, 2024

From the Director’s Desk: MLI’s Promising 2024 and Beyond
2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for MLI. We’re witnessing a significant uptick in traffic, and airlines are taking notice. Allegiant has extended its service to Phoenix/Mesa through August, a move that reflects confidence in our market…
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June 24, 2024

American 101: Save $$, Book Smarter
You might know which airlines fly out of MLI, but do you know how to really work those airline networks to get the most bang for your buck? We’re here to spill the beans each month, starting with American Airlines.…
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May 8, 2024

From the Director’s Desk: Building MLI for the future
The landside of the airport, otherwise known as the pre-security side, was last updated in 1985. It predates TSA, the Americans with Disabilities Act and even rollaboard suitcases (seriously, they were invented in 1987). After 40 years, the building has…
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