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Breeze Debuts at Bangor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Breeze Debuts at Bangor Today with Service to Orlando, With More Service to Tampa Tomorrow and Fort Myers on Saturday — One Way Fares Starting from $65* —   Bangor, ME (October 3, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today launches […]

MITC Annual Trade and Investment Awards Announced: BGR Named “Service Provider of the Year”

April 3, 2024 “Maine businesses are finding success on the world stage thanks to our hardworking people, high-quality goods and services, and culture of innovation,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I congratulate the 2024 International Trade and Investment Award winners and thank them for their contributions toward making Maine the best place in the world to […]

Bangor International Airport to Hold Emergency Exercise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5.3.2024 Contact:  Aimee Thibodeau                                                                         Telephone:  207-992-4610                                                                                                  E-mail:  athibodeau@flybangor.com Bangor International Airport to Hold Emergency Exercise Bangor, ME – On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Bangor International Airport, along with numerous local emergency and law enforcement agencies, will be conducting a Full Scale Emergency Exercise as required by […]

Runway 15-33 Construction Begins

We are pleased to announce that construction on Runway 15-33 began promptly as scheduled Monday morning and the closure schedule will remain the same as previously announced with the runway closed: After the above dates, the runway length will be shortened, but no closures are anticipated that will impact the traveling public. This change will […]

Breeze Airways to Land in Bangor

New Service to Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers from Just $99* One Way; Also Debuts Co-Branded Credit Card and Loyalty Program Bangor, ME (March 26, 2024) – Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier,’ is announcing service from Bangor, with three new routes to Florida, comprising twice-weekly service to Orlando, Tampa […]

Passenger and Facility Improvements Scheduled for BGR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3.12.2024 Contact:  Aimee Thibodeau Telephone:  207-992-4610                                                                       E-mail:  athibodeau@flybangor.com Passenger and facility improvements scheduled for BGR Bangor, ME – Over the next several weeks, Bangor International Airport will begin two major renovation and infrastructure improvement projects to enhance passenger experience and give new life to the runway, which is reaching […]

Jose Saavedra Named New Director for Bangor International Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 24, 2023 Contact:  City Manager Debbie Laurie Telephone: 207-992-4205 Email: debbie.laurie@bangormaine.gov Jose Saavedra Named New Director for Bangor International Airport BANGOR, ME – The Bangor City Council on Monday approved the appointment of Jose F. Saavedra, C.M., M.E. as the new Bangor International Airport Director. Saavedra currently serves as the Director of […]

Allegiant Announces New Route to Florida With One-Way Fares As Low as $70

 Expansion Offers Low-Cost Travel Options Just in Time for Holidays BANGOR, Maine. July 11, 2023 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced a new nonstop route to southwest Florida that will start just in time for the winter holidays. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $70.* The […]

Bangor International Airport to Host The Summit Project Honor Case

BANGOR, Maine — Bangor International Airport is proud to host The Summit Project Honor Case. The case will be on public display on the first floor of the Domestic Terminal throughout the months of April and May. A ribbon cutting event will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, allowing airport staff and community members […]

DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline 

DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline    States to have additional time to meet requirements  WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to […]