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On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright started the aviation party in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina when he flew 120 feet in 12 seconds in the Wright Flyer fitted with a Wright-designed 12hp engine. Orville and his older brother, Wilbur, are credited with inventing the first mechanism that enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft, thereby …
Turning 100 is quite an accomplishment, and the Laguna Art Museum is sharing their yearlong celebration with guests at John Wayne Airport. Guests strolling past the Orange County Destination Art and Culture exhibit located in the pedestrian walkway connecting Terminals B and C (pre-security) will have the opportunity to experience a visual history lesson about …
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John Wayne Airport continually works to create an accessible and friendly space for everyone – including adorably excited puppies that are training to become guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. On May 19, John Wayne Airport hosted five special visitors from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), along with their puppy raisers from …
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) welcomed wounded veterans from throughout the United States for a weeklong event with Operation Surf. Fourteen active-duty veterans arrived at JWA on Sunday, June 3 and were greeted by an ovation of volunteers from the Bob Hope USO at JWA, TSA agents, Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), …
Ask anyone who has ever been to New York City and they will share at least one magical memory from their visit, and most will have many. If you’ve never been, you will soon have the opportunity to create your own memories. Beginning October 15, Delta Air Lines will be flying nonstop from John Wayne …
If you have been putting off getting your TSA Pre-Check (TSA Pre✓®), do yourself a favor and cross this to-do item off the list! It’s easy to enroll, and once you have been approved traveling will be practically effortless. After finishing the application process and passing the background check, you will be able to go …
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 …
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 …
