2008 Press Releases



12/18/08  Holiday Travel Tips from FYI
While fewer holiday travelers are expected to travel over the winter holiday season (Dec. 18, 2008, through Jan. 7, 2009), passengers should still expect busy travel conditions with the busiest days expected to be Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 27, according to the Air Transport Association. >more 
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12/01/08  Widmar and Slominski Selected to Receive AIAA/AAAE/ACC Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and the Airports Consultants Council (ACC) are pleased to announce that Russell C. Widmar, Director of Aviation at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Larry Slominski, Vice President-Western Region Sales at WorldWater and Solar Technologies have been selected as the 2009 recipients of the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and the Airports Consultants Council (ACC) are pleased to announce that Russell C. Widmar, Director of Aviation at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Larry Slominski, Vice President-Western Region Sales at WorldWater and Solar Technologies have been selected as the 2009 recipients of the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award. >more 
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11/12/08  FYI Prepared for Inclement Weather
As inclement local and nationwide weather conditions occur, Fresno Yosemite International Airport reminds passengers to expect possible weather-related changes to their air travel itineraries this season. It is recommended that passengers check with their airline on flight status prior to leaving for the Airport. Convenient flight status links are available on most airline websites or passengers may telephone the airline for flight status inquires. >more 
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08/07/08  FYI Continues to Rank Among Top Airport Performers
Fresno Yosemite International Airport continues to rank in the top ten out of 100 U.S. airports for on-time flight performance. >more 
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07/17/08  Fresno Yosemite International Airport and WorldWater & Solar Technologies Host Dedication Ceremony to Showcase the Largest Solar Airport Installation in the Nation
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI), the major air transportation center for the City of Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley, along with WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB: WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary highpower solar systems, announced that a dedication ceremony will be held today, July 16, in celebration of the opening of the largest solar airport installation to date in the U.S >more 
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07/09/08  ExpressJet Discontinues Air Service
Effective September 2, 2008, ExpressJet will cease its intrastate air service to Long Beach, Ontario, and San Diego through Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The airline announced that it will discontinue its branded (XE) commercial passenger services due primarily to rising fuel prices which have made the operations impossible to sustain. Since its launch in April 2007, ExpressJet provided direct air service to Ontario and San Diego. >more 
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06/12/08  FYI Ranked As Top Performer
Fresno Yosemite International Airport has earned the Number One ranking out of the top 100 U.S. airports including airports for on-time flight performance for the month of April.According to the information released by the Department of Transportation Air Travel Report for April, FYI experienced a 91 >more 
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05/21/08  Temporary Interruption of FIDS and Wi-Fi Service at FYI
As of Wednesday, May 21, 2008, the Flight InformationDisplay System (FIDS) and public Wi-Fi internet service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be temporarily unavailable for approximately 30 days. The temporary service interruption is due to the ongoing construction of the terminal lobby remodel. Independent satellite wireless subscribers will not be affected by the interruption.The FIDS actively displays airline arrival and departure information on screens and kiosks located throughout the terminal lobby, restaurant, baggage claim and concourse >more 
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04/23/08  ExpressJet Celebrates One Year of Service At FYI
Fresno , CA (April 23, 2008) Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI) is excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary with ExpressJet for providing direct service from FYI to Long Beach, Ontario and San Diego. To commemorate their anniversary, ExpressJet is hosting a public party at the Elbow Room Thursday evening from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Representatives from FYI encourage attendees to meet with ExpressJet representatives personally and encourage them to include direct air service to Sacramento. >more 
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03/31/08  Improvement Projects Underway at FYI
FRESNO , CA (March 31, 2008) On April 7, construction will begin on the much anticipated Airport Baggage Claim Expansion and Terminal Remodel projects. In addition to the expansion and remodel, the “Sense of Place” theming project, specifically designed to reflect the personality of the region with replicas of the nearby giant Sequoia trees, will also begin. To minimize the impact to passenger baggage collection during the facility expansion, one baggage claim carousel will remain in service at all times. >more 
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