News release from the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority:
FWA celebrates growth with Customer Appreciation Week September 21-25
(September 17, 2015) – Officials at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) will host a Customer Appreciation Week September 21-25, 2015 to thank the community for its support and celebrate a successful year. Several free activities will take place throughout the week for both arriving and departing passengers.
“Traffic is up 15% year-over-year and we want to take a week to celebrate that growth with those who made it possible,” said Executive Director of Airports Scott Hinderman. “It’s been one year since we launched nonstop flights to two new destinations and the community has been incredibly supportive – we can’t thank them enough for choosing FWA for their travel needs.”
Among the week’s events, select arriving flights will receive surprise gifts at baggage claim and local icons will serve as Honorary Hospitality Hosts. The Honorary Hosts will be adorned in signature blue vests and greet arriving passengers with a famous fresh-baked cookie. Hosts include Mayor Henry, TV and radio personalities, and local sports mascots.
Event Schedule
Monday, September 21
- Free coffee from 6-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Best Coffee
- Free 10-minute chair massages from 8-10 a.m. at upper level gates
- Free popcorn from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Honorary Hosts: Fort Wayne Komets & Icy D. Eagle 2-3 p.m.
- Live music from Island Vibe from 3-5 p.m. at gift shop
Tuesday, September 22
- Free coffee from 6-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Best Coffee
- Free popcorn from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Honorary Hosts: WANE TV On-Air Personalities 10:30-11 a.m. & 2-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 23
- Free coffee from 6-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Best Coffee
- Honorary Hosts: NBC33 On-Air Personalities 8-9 a.m.
- Free popcorn from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Free DeBrand Chocolates from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
Thursday, September 24
- Free coffee from 6-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Best Coffee
- Honorary Hosts: K105’s Dan & Dude 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Free popcorn from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Honorary Host: Mayor Henry 4:30-5 p.m.
- Live music from Island Vibe from 4-6 p.m. at gift shop
Friday, September 25
- Free coffee from 6-10 a.m. at Seattle’s Best Coffee
- Honorary Host: Mad Ants Mascot 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Free frozen yogurt bar from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Free popcorn from 2-4 p.m. at upper level gates
- Honorary Hosts: WFFT TV On-Air Personalities 2-2:30 p.m.
About Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority was created in 1985 and is responsible for managing Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Smith Field Airport. The airport authority is governed by a six-member board appointed by the Mayor of Fort Wayne and the Allen County Commissioners. Serving northeast Indiana and the surrounding region, FWA offers nonstop service to 12 cities on four airlines. In 2014, FWA served 643,887 passengers – an 8.5% increase over 2013. For more information about the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, visit https://fwairport.com/.
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