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John Wayne Airport is pleased to welcome Alisa Ochoa as our new Arts Curator. Alisa brings more than 20 years of experience in museum, gallery, and collections management, with a strong background in curating exhibitions, coordinating international installations, and fostering public engagement through the arts. She most recently served as Co-Director of Tiger Strikes Asteroid, …
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Families traveling through John Wayne Airport are in for a surprise! On Wednesday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Airport will host a lively Children’s Summer Activity designed to make travel days a little more magical for our youngest guests. Held post‑security near the Children’s Play Area, this end‑of‑summer celebration invites kids …
Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director for John Wayne Airport, has been honored with the Airport Executive of the Year Award by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE). This award is the Chapter’s highest recognition and celebrates an airport leader who exemplifies exceptional leadership, vision, and meaningful contributions to the aviation industry. …
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John Wayne Airport welcomes newUnited Airlines flights to Dulles International Airport.
John Wayne Airport has launched our brand-new Airport podcast – Destination SNA - offering a behind-the-scenes look at the stories, people, and innovations that keep our Airport moving. Hosted by JWA Airport Director Charlene Reynolds, Destination SNA will connect travelers, aviation enthusiasts, employees, and our community through conversations with Airport experts, tenants, and special guests. …
Summer travel season is heating up, and John Wayne Airport (JWA) is helping passengers stay cool, celebrate the season, and create lasting family memories with a series of special events throughout the summer. Stay Refreshed on Hydration Day – June 23 Travelers are encouraged to fill up and stay hydrated during their journey on Hydration …
This Halloween will be paw-sitively spooky when our pup-friendly parade strolls the Terminal. Our OC AirPAWS therapy dogs will come dressed for the occasion in their cutest and spookiest costumes (complete with wagging tails) bringing smiles to travelers of all ages. Guests can pose for photos as they catch the pups strutting their stuff and …
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We understand the unique challenges facing traveling families and we are always looking for new ways to offer families relief and comfort. The Airport offers several family friendly amenities to make your travel more enjoyable, including a new TSA Family Lane at Security Screening. The TSA checkpoint in Terminal B has a designated Family Lane …
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Beginning September 1 through November 30, 2025 John Wayne Airport will once again partner with Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire to help grant wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. The “Trips that Transform” campaign accepts donations of unused, low balance or soon-to-expire airline miles for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines. Every …
It was all smiles on Thursday, August 21, for our summer fun day celebration. The Airport hosted a children’s event with balloon twisting, face painting, and JWA-branded giveaways, including fun guides, crayons, and airplane squishies. Many families stopped for face painting and balloon animals, and we gave away more than 100 gift bags during the …
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