Navigating through John Wayne Airport just got even easier. New interactive wayfinding signage combines high-tech with convenience, offering access to interactive LED digital touch-screens located in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal.
JWA Goes High-Tech
JWA Welcomes Veterans
John Wayne Airport (JWA) welcomed wounded veterans from throughout the United States for a weeklong event with Operation Surf in Huntington Beach. Fifteen active-duty veterans arrived at JWA on June 3 and were greeted by an ovation of volunteers from the Bob Hope USO at JWA, Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), local law enforcement officers and JWA staff.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s Disease. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. 5.8 million Americans are currently living with the disease, and it is expected that the number will increase to 14 million by 2050.
Tickle the Ivories
John Wayne Airport has launched Play Me! Piano in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. Airport guests now have the opportunity to pass the time, relax before a flight, and impress their fellow travelers as they sit down at the Avant Grand piano located post-security on the upper level between Terminals A and B.
JWA Tees It Up at Hoag Classic
John Wayne Airport is proud to be a Community Partner and “Official Airport” for the 2019 Hoag Classic, one of the most prestigious events on the PGA TOUR Champions. The Hoag Classic tees off at the Newport Beach Country Club March 6-10, 2019 and hosts the finest field of professional golfers, including Vijay Singh who won last year, Fred Couples, John Daly and Tom Kite.
John Wayne Airport 29th Annual Student Art Contest
John Wayne Airport has announced the winners of its 29th Annual Student Art Contest, themed “My Dream To Fly.” Among 750 entries received from public and private schools across Orange County, students Yue Zhang from College Park Elementary School and Katherine Gasper from Santa Margarita Catholic High School were recognized as Grand Prize winners in this year’s contest.
Ambassadors Offer ‘Warm Welcome’ at JWA
Are you interested in serving people by making their travel experience a pleasant one? The Ambassador Program was established in 1998 to assist and provide friendly service to the now more than 10 million passengers traveling through the Airport each year (approximately 28,000 a day). Read on for more info.
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.
It’s UnCANny!
John Wayne Airport is home to two winning entries from the 11th Annual Orange County Canstruction® competition. TCA Architects, who won the “Best Meal” Award, built their “You CAN Catch a Poke-Bowl” Canstruction using vegetables, rice, tuna and clams, and incorporated the iconic and popular Pokemon into their structure. The clever structure is on display …
John Wayne Airport Celebrates Laguna Art Museum
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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