International Travel Returns in 2025
Highlights of Cancun/Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, and Costa Rica International Travel is returning to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) in January! Book your trip, pack your bags, and head to a top international vacation destination like Cancun and Riviera Maya, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Costa Rica. Flying with RFD is the perfect way to reach your next adventure! You’ll enjoy a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes travel a breeze. With convenient parking and streamlined security processes, navigating the airport is
RFD Announces New International Destination – Apple Vacations Returns!
ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 5, 2024) – The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is pleased to announce the return of passenger service to popular international vacation destinations, including Cancun/Riviera Maya, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Costa Rica. The Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights on GlobalX Airlines will begin on January 24, 2025. The flights will be offered by Apple Vacations and its sister companies, Funjet Vacations and Travel Impressions, all part of ALG Vacations®. Air-only and complete vacation packages including hotel, transfers,
ALLEGIANT AIR ADDS PASSENGER SERVICE TO RFD: LAX
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 ALLEGIANT AIR ANNOUNCES RFD TO LAX ROCKFORD, Ill. (February 12, 2024) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority announced that the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is adding another passenger service route with Allegiant Airlines. The service to Los Angeles will begin on June 12, 2024, with twice weekly service to and from LAX airport. The flights will run on Wednesday and Saturday. With this new destination, Allegiant now serves eight non-stop destinations out of RFD. Those destinations are:
RFD Announces Direct Flights to Nashville Through Allegiant Airlines
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: Nov. 16, 2023 Catherine Povalitis rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 RFD Announces Direct Fights to Nashville Through Allegiant Airlines RFD, Allegiant now offer direct flights to seven destinations ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2023) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) is thrilled to announce that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will soon offer direct flights to Nashville with its partner Allegiant Airlines. Officials at RFD have been working for about five years to secure a route to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Zack Oakley Assumes Role as Executive Director of RFD
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: Jan. 16, 2024 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 Zack Oakley Assumes Role as Executive Director of RFD - Oakley has served the airport since 2006; took the helm on Jan. 1 ROCKFORD, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2024) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) is thrilled to announce that Zachary (Zack) Oakley is the new Executive Director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), as of January 1. As previously announced, the GRAA Board of Commissioners voted in March 2023 during
Menzies Aviation Onsite at RFD, Fully Operational as of July
ROCKFORD — The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is pleased to officially welcome Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services provider with operations in 60-plus countries, to its campus. RFD along with Menzies Aviation announced in February the company would expand its U.S. cargo operations to Rockford. On June 1, a 10-year lease of Building 3 of the International Cargo Center began. Officials at Menzies Aviation say the company will be fully operational in July to provide cargo and freighter handling services
RFD Ranked 13th Largest Cargo Airport in the Nation
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: June 20, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 Chicago Rockford International Airport Now Ranked 13th Largest Cargo Airport in the Nation Surpasses Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ranking ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 20, 2023) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the preliminary results of its 2022 All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports, ranking Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) as the 13th largest cargo airport in the United States for landed weight and surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) airport. This marks the fourth
Government Leaders Respond Following RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn’s Retirement Announcement
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: March 24, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 Government Leaders Respond Following RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn’s Retirement Announcement Over more than a decade, Dunn’s leadership brought RFD to new heights as economic engine in air cargo, job creation ROCKFORD, Ill. (March 24, 2023) – Following the announcement by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Executive Director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year, government leaders responded with thanks and praise
RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn Announces Retirement
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: March 23, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn Announces Retirement Deputy Director of Planning and Operations Zack Oakley to Succeed, Effective January 2024 ROCKFORD, Ill. (March 23, 2023) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) announced today that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Executive Director Mike Dunn has announced that he will retire at the end of the year after more than 12 years in the position. The GRAA Board of Commissioners voted Thursday evening during a
RFD Welcomes Menzies Aviation to its International Cargo Center
RFD Welcomes Menzies Aviation to its International Cargo Center World’s largest aviation services provider to further grow cargo capabilities at airport ROCKFORD, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2023) – The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services provider with operations in 58 countries, will expand its U.S. cargo operations to RFD. The company will occupy the International Cargo Center at RFD and provide cargo and freighter handling services to chartered and scheduled flights. The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA)