TSA has extended mask requirement for airports & commercial aircraft through Sept. 13th
May 1, 2021
Masks required in airports and onboard commercial aircraft until September 13th (Hanover Township, PA) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and…
April 22, 2021
46,596 passengers choose your neighborhood airport last month (Hanover Township, PA) – For the first time in 12 months, passenger traffic at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is marching upward as the vaccination rollout and rescinding of COVID-19 travel restrictions has positively impacted the aviation industry. 46,596 passengers used ABE…
April 14, 2021
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) announces travel program for local businesses (Hanover Township, PA) – With air travel showing optimistic trends of returning this summer, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) has an important message for businesses and organizations within the region: Fly Local! On Tuesday, April 13th, your neighborhood airport…
April 12, 2021
First responders and airport personnel to participate at ABE on Saturday, April 17th (Hanover Township, PA) – Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is hosting a full-scale disaster exercise of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) on Saturday, April 17th from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is only an exercise. It is not…
March 30, 2021
(Hanover Township, Pennsylvania) – Aviation Facilities Company Management, LLC (“AFCO”) has been selected to plan and develop portions of on-airport property at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) for aeronautical use. On Tuesday, March 30th, the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) Board of Governors voted (unanimously) to approve the transaction. AFCO anticipates…
March 22, 2021
26,299 passengers choose your neighborhood airport in February (Hanover Township, PA) – As COVID-19 restrictions are being rescinded, passenger traffic remains steady relative to pandemic travel levels at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). 26,299 passengers used ABE in February 2021 – a 62.8 percent decline from Feb. 2020. “More cars…
February 25, 2021
23,545 passengers traveled through ABE in January (Hanover Township, PA) – Twelve months ago, passenger traffic exploded to kickoff 2020 at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). As a result of COVID-19 and the pandemic’s impact on commercial travel across the country, history did not repeat itself. 23,545 passengers used ABE…
February 16, 2021
RT-PCR results will be provided in 24-48 hours. (Hanover Township, PA, February 16th, 2021) –15 Minute Results, in partnership with Lehigh Valley International (ABE), are now offering Molecular PCR (RT-PCR) testing for passengers and the Lehigh Valley community. RT-PCR results will be provided in 24-48 hours. Hours of Operation for…
January 20, 2021
Pandemic Reduces Passenger Traffic, while Cargo Takes Off! (Hanover Township, PA) – Not since 1972 (368,689) has Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) experienced passenger traffic numbers dipping below 400,000 annual travelers. “We anticipated 2020 to be a year of substantial growth at ABE, only to face the most challenging year…
January 4, 2021
Results are available within 15 minutes via cell phone (Hanover Township, PA, January 3rd, 2021) – As vaccine distribution continues to rollout worldwide, passengers are depending on immediate access to COVID-19 testing as a critical resource to maintain the health and safety of air travel. On Monday, January 4th, 15…
December 24, 2020
Lehigh Valley Delegation secures RACP funding for Essential Airport Project (Hanover Township, PA) – Recognizing the importance of the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to the region and the Commonwealth, all four legislative caucuses in Harrisburg and the governor secured a total of $1 million in RACP (Redevelopment Assistance Capital…
December 21, 2020
30,367 passengers travel through ABE (Hanover Township, PA) – Air travelers in the Lehigh Valley responded to recommendations by public health officials to stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday, as Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) posted a decrease in passenger traffic during November. Last month, 30,367 passengers traveled through ABE…
December 4, 2020
Enter a special person in your life for a chance to fly them home for the holidays (Hanover Township, PA) – Inspired by the resilience & courage of Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) staff and front line workers in our communities throughout 2020, Abe the Pilot developed a special flight…
November 20, 2020
In Memory of Makala A. Ashmar (Hanover Township, PA) – On Friday, November 20th, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) unveiled the “Makala A. Ashmar” Military Resource Center – which honors the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the nation’s armed forces. “We are extremely…
November 19, 2020
35,995 passengers travel through ABE (Hanover Township, PA) – For only the second time since COVID-19 severely impacted commercial air travel earlier this year, Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) experienced a significant rise in passenger traffic during October. Last month, 35,995 passengers traveled through ABE – a 53.7 percent decline…
