Monday, February 11, 2013
Why Using a Regional Airport Can Make a Difference
The alliance has just begun to explore tourism and how regional airports could be best used.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
More seats in the air good news for local biz travelers
Commercial Air Capacity is up 15 percent from 2009 to 2012
Sunday, June 03, 2012
GR airport numbers climb, parking plans pay off
Travel from Gerald R Ford International Airport continues to increase
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
DeVos: Keep talking to keep low-cost air carriers in Grand Rapids
DeVos, chairman of RAAWM, spoke at a Tuesday breakfast event sponsored by the Holland Area Chamber
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Dick DeVos says Ford Airport should be first option for West Michigan business travel
He called on area businesses to help make carriers like Southwest Airlines realize GRF International
Thursday, March 01, 2012
West Michigan Aviation Academy takes off with huge expansion
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the aviation-themed charter school near Ford International.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Groundbreaking set for $6.8 million private hangar at Ford Airport. Questions linger over complaints
The Ford Airport Board narrowly approved a 10-year lease agreement for Rothbury Executive Air.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Air Alliance: Efforts have made Ford Airport more affordable
Dick DeVos points to the 2010 arrival of AirTran Airways as the turning point for lower-cost travel.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Regional Air Alliance celebrates Southwest's decision to remain in GRR market
Dick DeVos spoke as the Chairman of the Regional Air Alliance of West Michigan to discuss progress.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Dick DeVos asks West Michigan business leaders to ‘Fly Ford’
Dick DeVos touted evidence that Gerald R. Ford International is emerging from costly airfares.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Improving air service in Grand Rapids
Ford International Airport is closing the gap to compete with Detroit Metro and Chicago O'Hare.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Grand Rapids airfares continue to drop as RAAWM continues efforts to improve commercial Air Service
The average airfare to fly out of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport dropped $9.50 in Q3 2011.
Monday, January 23, 2012
What influenced Southwest Airlines' decision to stay in Grand Rapids?
"Grand Rapids definitely has been an attraction for us with the assets of AirTran."
Monday, January 23, 2012
Southwest replacing AirTran at Ford International Airport
Southwest Airlines will replace AirTran Airways at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand
Monday, January 23, 2012
West Michigan air alliance calls Southwest Airlines’ at Ford Airport a ‘private sector’ victory
West Michigan air alliance calls Southwest Airlines’ at Ford Airport a ‘private sector’ victory
Friday, January 20, 2012
Southwest Airlines to take over AirTran at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Southwest Airlines will convert its subsidiary, AirTran Airways, to Southwest at Ford International.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Southwest to replace AirTran in GR
Southwest Airlines will continue to fly o
Friday, January 20, 2012
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Confirm Plans to Maintain Operations at 22 Airports
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Confirm Plans to Maintain Operations at GRR
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Southwest Airlines whittles down airports served by AirTran, Grand Rapids lobbies to stay on board.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is pleased to be absent from Southwest Airlines’ naughty list.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
GRR Plans to Add Security Lanes to Alleviate Long Lines
Airport Plans to Add Security Lanes to Alleviate Long Lines
