News Releases
Dec 03 2024
Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines Host Send-off Celebration for Families of Fallen Military Heroes
On Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and presenting sponsor American Airlines, will bring 1,600 family members of our nation’s fallen heroes – those whose loved ones have lost their lives serving in the United States military – to Orlando for a special trip to Walt Disney World (WDW) Resort. This special event through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express program hopes to help these families create new, happy memories during this difficult time of year.
Nov 18 2024
TSA, airport officials to provide Thanksgiving travel outlook, what’s new at SLC
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will host a media availability Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at SLC to provide Thanksgiving travel tips, provide travel volume projections and demonstrate state-of-the-art security technologies people will encounter when departing SLC.
Oct 24 2024
Avelo Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service between Salt Lake City to the Bay Area / Sonoma County
Avelo Airlines takes off today with nonstop service between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and the Bay Area’s most convenient airport – the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). Celebratory, one-way fares start at $41*.
Oct 23 2024
New Airline Launches at SLC: Avelo Airlines Begins Nonstop Service to Sonoma Valley
Avelo Airlines takes off on October 24 with nonstop service between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between SLC and STS. The addition of the Avelo Airlines flight from SLC to STS creates the 100th nonstop destination and the 14th airline serving SLC.
Oct 22 2024
The New SLC Airport Phase 3 Unveiled
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports has unveiled Phase 3 of The New SLC Redevelopment Program, which includes the Central Tunnel, Concourse B Plaza, 12 concessions and, initially, five Delta Air Lines’ gates. In addition, four new art installations are highlighted in Phase 3 that celebrate and recognize Utah’s beauty and natural history.
Oct 15 2024
Salt Lake City Department of Airports to Unveil The New SLC Phase 3
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports is preparing to open Phase 3 of The New SLC Redevelopment Program, which includes the Central Tunnel, Concourse B Plaza, 12 concessions and, initially, five Delta Air Lines gates.
Oct 14 2024
Nonstop Delta Flights Between Grand Junction, Colo. and Salt Lake City, Ut. to Resume on December 3, 2024
The Grand Junction Regional Airport is excited for the return of Delta Air Lines flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, beginning Dec. 3, 2024. These direct flights to Salt Lake City International Airport will restore nonstop connectivity between the two destinations and provide Grand Junction travelers with expanded hub connectivity.
Sep 11 2024
Salt Lake City Department of Airports to Host Blue Tie Gala in The River Tunnel
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports is hosting an invitation-only “Blue Tie Gala” event four years after opening Phase 1 of The New SLC. The pandemic prevented the airport from hosting a Black Tie Gala in fall 2020, so the Blue Tie Gala will provide an opportunity for staff involved in the Airport Redevelopment Program along with community leaders to celebrate four years later.
Aug 20 2024
Salt Lake City Department of Airports to Provide a Sneak Peek of The World Map’s New Home
The World Map graced the floor of Terminal 1 in the former airport for 60 years. It was created from a design by Dallas stoneworker Julius Bartoli based on drawings by Ashton, Evans & Brazier. The World Map was a source of delight and wonder for thousands of people from all over the world for many years.
Aug 14 2024
American Express Announces Plans to Open a New, Nearly 16,000 Square Foot Centurion® Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport in 2025
Today American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced plans to open a new Centurion® Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). American Express is the first credit card issuer to announce plans to open a proprietary lounge at SLC.