the latest news from John Wayne Airport
Nothing ruins your vacation excitement like unexpected baggage fees. Repacking on the floor of the airport terminal because your luggage is over the allowed limit is never any fun either! JWA's new weigh tables can help you avoid additional baggage fees and the embarrassment and eye-roll of those passengers waiting in line behind you. Each …
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Want to take a last minute vacation for the 4th of July? If so, there’s no need to join the anticipated 46.9 million Americans planning to drive over the holiday. Leave the car at home and book your DIRECT flight from John Wayne Airport (JWA) to one of the nation’s best 4th of July firework …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
