Working with individuals with hidden disabilities, such as Autism, is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Although John Wayne Airport has been providing specialized services for travelers with disabilities for many years, our Customer Relations staff are excited for the opportunity to provide support and service to those individuals needing extra assistance through our formalized Helping Hands program.
Helping Hands Personalized Travel Assistance
John Wayne Airport is thrilled to announce the November 15 launch of its Helping Hands personalized travel assistance program for individuals with hidden disabilities. This special service is provided at no charge and is available daily from 6 am – 11 pm.
Making Passenger Pick-Up Easy and Safe
On October 1, John Wayne Airport introduced new pick-up areas for passengers using ride apps Lyft, Uber and Wingz. Read on to find out more.
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Tips
Passengers visiting John Wayne Airport (JWA) between Friday, November 16 through Monday, November 19, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving will experience higher-than-normal passenger traffic. Here are some travel tips for this busy season.
Puppies Learn Airport Security Procedures
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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JWA Welcomes Veterans
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), …
New York City, Here We Come!
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 …
JWA 2017 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce the release of the John Wayne Airport 2017 Annual Report. At John Wayne Airport (JWA) we have a relentless focus on providing excellent financial stewardship, adhering to strict regulations in consideration of the local community and implementing continuous improvement for our guests. JWA is the only commercial airport in Orange …
Don’t Delay. Get Your TSA Pre✓® Today!
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 …
JWA Student Artists Win International Contest
John Wayne Airport (JWA) is excited to announce that two students who placed in the Airport’s 28th Annual Student Art Contest in 2017 have gone on to win at the international level and were recognized for their artistic talent. The artwork by the 54 Orange County student artist winners who created “Flying into the Future” …
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