the latest news from John Wayne Airport
Each year, the Bob Hope USO at John Wayne Airport (JWA) serves more than 21,000 military members traveling through the Airport. The friendly hospitality they receive is all due to the many wonderful volunteers who make sure our service personnel receive a warm and caring welcome. Approximately 100 United Service Organizations (USO) volunteers serve at …
Ask any wellness pro or flight crew member how they stay healthy while traveling, and most of them will tell you it involves drinking more water. To help you stay hydrated, JWA is excited to announce the recent installation of new water refill stations in all three Terminals. You can find the water refill stations …
Guests waiting to catch their flights have a new amenity at John Wayne Airport – live music! This new music program, “JWAlive,” began in February as a pilot program. On Wednesday, April 25, John Wayne Airport, QSC and Keyboard Concepts celebrated with the official launch of the JWAlive program. The overall goal of the live …
When thinking of a fire engine, red is the traditional color that most people envision. However, did you know that depending on the fire department or area where you live, fire engines can be painted black, white, blue, purple or lime-yellow? JWA’s brand new state-of-the-art Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) “Crash 2” …
It’s official. JWA has been rated the best airport in the U.S. by MONEY magazine in their annual Best in Travel rankings. This is the first time MONEY has included JWA in its annual list of the 15 Best Airports in the U.S. To find the best, MONEY analyzed 80 of the nation’s top airports, …
With 11 direct weekly flights from John Wayne Airport to Cabo San Lucas, the adventures on the shores of Baja await. Whether you are planning a romantic vacation, family trip or solo getaway, JWA offers plenty of options to get you there. JWA is abuzz with activity as the Spring Break travel season begins. In …
The results are in, and the 2017 Passenger Survey confirms that John Wayne Airport continues to receive exceptionally high approval ratings from travelers, both visitors and residents alike. The findings found that 95% of all passengers surveyed are satisfied or are very satisfied with their overall experience at JWA. Two-thirds of passengers rate JWA a …
With the spring and summer travel seasons upon us, here are 12 helpful steps to Pack Like a Pro. Don’t worry, the steps are easy! Flat Surface Unlike the earth, the perfect packing surface is flat. Lay Out Everything Gather everything you think you need to pack and create your “travel layout.” Remove 1/3 …
John Wayne Airport (JWA) conducted a waste characterization study (WCS) in 2016. The study included conducting a 24-hour waste audit to evaluate the composition of waste from JWA’s Terminals. The WCS data revealed that 30 percent of JWA Terminal refuse by weight was food (organic) waste. In response to this finding JWA recently launched a …
Art is an enjoyable part of the guest experience at John Wayne Airport. Whether entering the security area, passing time before boarding a plane or arriving in Orange County, JWA offers an array of visual art exhibits throughout the Airport. Travelers, staff members and businesses benefit from JWA Arts Program. Local artists have the opportunity …
