News Releases
Feb 22 2022
Air Canada Announces Return to SLC
Air Canada today announced an expansion of its North American network for Summer 2022 as the carrier's recovery from COVID accelerates. With the launch of new service on four transborder and three domestic routes, as well as the restoration of 41 North American routes, Air Canada will operate to 51 Canadian and 46 U.S airports this summer and offer customers the largest network and most travel options of any Canadian carrier.
Jan 31 2022
Grand Opening of USO at Salt Lake City International Airport set for Feb. 4
On the USO’s 81st Birthday, the USO will be opening the doors to its first center in Utah since WWII. The new center at Salt Lake City International Airport will provide a ‘home away from home’ for military service members and their families serving, training, and traveling through the state of Utah. We will host a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at SLC, where will include remarks by USO, military and airport leadership.
Jan 25 2022
Spirit® Airlines Kicks Off 2022 with a Salt Lake City Debut
Spirit Airlines will soar above the scenic vistas of Utah for the first time this spring. The airline today announced its new service to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), offering travelers daily, nonstop routes to Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), and Orlando (MCO). The new service marks the first time Spirit will serve the state of Utah, which boasts world-class outdoor recreation, spectacular landscapes and numerous options to experience the arts.
Jan 19 2022
SLC International Airport to Announce New Airline Entrant
Join Salt Lake City International Airport to welcome a new domestic carrier to Utah. The announcement will mark the first new domestic airline to enter the Salt Lake market since The New SLC opened in fall of 2020.
Dec 20 2021
SLC International Airport Forecasts Busy Holiday Travel Season
Plan ahead, allow plenty of time and practice patience are the travel tips Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is offering passengers this holiday season to ensure a smooth experience from curb to gate. SLC is expecting the busiest travel days to be Dec. 22, 23 and 24, and again on Jan. 2.
Nov 22 2021
SLC Airport Offers Holiday Travel Tips
Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of the holiday travel season and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) officials suggest passengers plan ahead to ensure a smooth experience when flying through The New SLC.
Nov 17 2021
Statement Related to Industrial Accident on SLC Airport Property
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports can confirm that an accident has occurred as part of the construction program. The site of the incident is in an isolated part of the airport campus and the site is secure. The airport will release more details as available and appropriate.
Oct 21 2021
New UTA TRAX Airport Station to Open on Oct. 25, 2021
UTA and partners will celebrate the opening of the new Airport Station, which extends TRAX to the new airport terminal. Dignitaries will arrive on a special TRAX train for the ribbon cutting. The celebration will mark the culmination of the 20-month construction project extending TRAX to The New SLC.
Oct 18 2021
Procurement Process to Lease Retail and Restaurant Space at The New SLC Phase 2 Underway
The public procurement process to select concessions for The New SLC Phase 2 is now underway, which includes the 22 gate extension of Concourse A. The first four Delta gates will open in spring of 2023, followed by the addition of 18 Delta gates opening in the fall of 2023.
Oct 11 2021
Topping Out Ceremony for The New SLC Concourse A-east
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports will mark a major milestone in the construction of Phase 2 of The New SLC when one of the last steel beams will be raised to a high point on top of Concourse A-east.