News release from the Fort Wayne-Allen County Aiprort Authority:
Uber now authorized to operate at Fort Wayne International Airport
(January 19, 2016) – The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority has reached an agreement with ridesharing company, Uber. The agreement will allow Uber and its drivers to pick up passengers at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).
“Uber’s availability at FWA increases our ground transportation options for our passengers, continuing our commitment to deliver excellent customer service to everyone who travels through our airport,” said Scott Hinderman, Executive Director of Airports for the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority.
Uber drivers are not required to display a permit to pick-up passengers, but must have their Uber credentials on-hand if needed. Passengers may be picked up at the curb in front of the terminal building. This expands FWA’s ground transportation to include taxis and limousines, hotel shuttles, car rentals, and now ride-booking services.
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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