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CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon Honored with Distinguished Service Award from American Association of Airport Executives Recognizing his Nearly 50-Year Career in the Aviation Industry

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E, the organization’s Executive Director, is the recipient of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award.   AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization that represents individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. The organization’s 10,000 members represent more than 850 airports, as well as hundreds of companies and entities that support the

Bradley International Airport Recognized with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award “Top 10 Best Airport in the U.S.”

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Condé Nast Traveler today released the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Bradley International Airport recognized as a top-ten airport for the seventh consecutive year.   More than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy

Groton - New London Airport Open House on August 19th

Bradley International Airport and Paradies Lagardère Partner to Add New Concessions, Upgrade Others

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that its partner and award-winning airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardère will be upgrading its existing establishments at Bradley International Airport and adding two new dining concepts.  Currently, at Bradley International Airport, Paradies Lagardère operates six retail locations. They include two CNBC Stores, two New England Travelmarts, one iStore, and one Avanti Marketplace.  As part of the upcoming upgrades, Paradies Lagardère will be

?Bradley International Airport Welcomes the Launch of New, Nonstop Service to San Juan with Spirit Airlines

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines is launching new, nonstop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) will depart this evening.  “Exploring the Island of Enchantment is now easier than ever for our Hartford Guests with the launch of our new, nonstop flights to San Juan,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “We’re excited

Bradley International Airport Invites Passengers to Vote in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that voting is now open for Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Bradley International Airport is once again in the running for the “Best Airport” honor.  In 2022, Bradley International Airport was voted the “2nd Best Airport in the U.S.” in the survey, a notable recognition that has continued to spotlight the airport nationally. This year’s nomination comes on the heels of the ongoing improvements the airport has undertaken

Breeze Airways Grows at Bradley International Airport with the Launch of New Nonstops to Tampa, Fort Myers and New Orleans

Also Introducing One-Stop BreezeThru Flights to Los AngelesAs Breeze Airways approaches its second anniversary at Bradley International Airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that the low-fare airline is launching four new destinations from the airport, including nonstop service to Fort Myers, FL, New Orleans, LA, and Tampa, FL, with fares starting from $79*. Breeze is also adding one-stop/no plane change ‘BreezeThru’ flights to Los Angeles, CA.  The inaugural routes are

CLEAR Now Available at Bradley International Airport

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce the launch of CLEAR and its identity verification technology at Bradley International Airport (BDL). “At Bradley International Airport, we are always looking for innovative approaches to the traveler journey,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “With our focus on modernizing the whole travel experience, while maintaining the integrity of safety and security protocols, we are thrilled to introduce

Aer Lingus Resumes Nonstop Service from Bradley International Airport to Dublin, Ireland Convenient and easy access to Ireland, UK and Europe is restored

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Aer Lingus has resumed its popular nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Dublin, Ireland. The first flight departed Bradley International Airport today, March 26, 2023, at 6:00 pm EST.   The resumed service operates daily through the end of October via Aer Lingus’ Airbus A321neo LR aircraft and offers connectivity to 28 key UK and European airports, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome and

Breeze Airways Kicks Off 2023 at Bradley International Airport with Three New Nonstops to Florida, Arizona and North Carolina

The Connecticut Airport Authority is pleased to announce that Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is launching new nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Vero Beach, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Raleigh-Durham, NC within the next two weeks. The inaugural service to Vero Beach departed today, with flights to Phoenix launching on February 9 and service to Raleigh-Durham starting on February 16.  All three routes will operate on

New Nonstop Service to Jamaica Takes Off from Bradley International Airport Spirit Airlines Inaugurates Flight to Montego Bay

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Spirit Airlines has launched new, nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica today. The inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) departed this morning. “We are proud to have finally launched nonstop service to Montego Bay,” said Kevin A. Dillon, A.A.E., Executive Director of the CAA. “In addition to connecting our passengers to an exciting travel destination, we are proud to offer

Art At The Airport's spring exhibit ''You Are Everything!'' begins April 6 at Groton-New London Airport

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's spring exhibit You Are Everything! - Artwork from incarcerated & formerly incarcerated women. Organized by the Community Partners in Action (CPA) Prison Arts Program, this exhibition features a selection of new and old artwork from women whose artistic careers began at York Correctional Institution (CI) in Niantic, Connecticut.   The exhibit is free and open to the public to view from April 6 to June 30 at the Groton - New

Bradley International Airport to launch expanded service on Jet Blue with the addition of four new nonstop routes

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce nonstop service to four new destinations from Bradley International Airport on JetBlue. These new destinations include Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Cancún, Mexico (CUN). “One of Connecticut’s best competitive assets is its international airport in such close proximity to so many of our communities and employers,” said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. “This strengthening of the partnership with JetBlue shows once

Hartford Courant: 'Attention Connecticut businesses: What are your top air travel destinations? The Connecticut Airport Authority wants to know'

To read the article visit the Hartford Courant on May 29, 2019.  In "Attention Connecticut businesses: What are your top air travel destinations? The Connecticut Airport Authority wants to know," Hartford Courant Business reporter Kenneth R. Gosselin shares CAA work underway on a survey of employers in a wide range of industries about their travel desitnations and budgets. The survey information, being collected by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and MetroHartford Alliance, can be used in

The Day: 'Airport Agency Official: Time for Groton Commercial Service to Take Off'

This article originally appeared in The Dayon May 17, 2019. by Kimberly Drelich  Day Staff Writer The Connecticut Airport Authority plans to sponsor a meeting with major businesses in the area, as it moves to step up efforts to restore commercial passenger service to the Groton-New London Airport, the head of the authority's board of directors said. CAA board of directors Chairman Tony Sheridan, also the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, said that with the growing

Op-Ed: Southeastern Connecticut Unfurls its Sails

This op-ed was originally published in The Day on May 13, 2019. Earlier this month Governor Lamont announced a public-private partnership between the state of Connecticut, the Connecticut Port Authority, Gateway New London and Bay State Wind, the joint venture between Ørsted US and Eversource. This historic agreement sets the stage that will result in a $93 million-dollar investment in State Pier. This upgrade promises to revitalize this historically underutilized asset by turning the pier into a

From Plumber to CEO, Tony Sheridan's Path Takes New Flight

This article originally appeared in the Hartford Business Journal on July 30, 2018. When Tony Sheridan immigrated to New London from County Meath, Ireland back in 1964, one of his first jobs was as a plumber. His reasoning, he says, was simple. "We had no plumbing at our house in Ireland," Sheridan said. "That was one of the things we always wished for … but where I grew up in Ireland, you've got to go to the well, and get a bucket of water." Sheridan traded in his plunger and wrench decades ago. Today,

Chamber President Tony Sheridan to Head Connecticut Airport Authority

Eastern CT – Thomas “Tony” Sheridan, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, has been appointed to head the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA).  The CAA is a public/private partnership that develops, improves, and operates six aviation facilities in Connecticut to promote the state to business interests in the US and abroad. In his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CAA, Sheridan will lead a team of eleven other experienced individuals in overseeing operations at

Chamber to Honor Local Businesses and Individuals at March 21 Annual Meeting

Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT will present four Regional Chamber Awards at its Annual Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hilton Mystic, sponsored by Atlantic Broadband and the Connecticut Airport Authority. The Chamber presents Regional Chamber Awards annually to deserving businesses and individuals for outstanding work accomplished over the previous year. The honorees recognized for 2017 include: Mystic Knotwork: Small Business of the YearThe

U.S. Department of Commerce Takes ‘Tastes & Sights of Connecticut’ to UK and Ireland Sept 16-20

Eastern CT – The United States Department of Commerce has announced a partnership that includes the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the Connecticut Airport Authority, and Aer Lingus, which together will participate in a tourism trade mission to Dublin, Ireland and Manchester, UK from September 16-20, 2017.  The tourism trade mission, titled the “Tastes & Sights of Connecticut,” will introduce tourism operators, travel agents and representatives from travel

Chelsea Groton Bank Reviews Extraordinary Year, Focuses on Future

Financial highlights and other successes were shared during the Bank’s 162nd Annual Meeting  Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank held its 162nd annual meeting of Bank officers, Board members and Corporators on Monday, April 24 at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, Connecticut. President and CEO Michael Rauh reported on the Bank’s 2016 results.   As of December 31, 2016, Chelsea Groton’s total assets increased $49 million year over year, surpassing $1 billion, and the Bank’s total net income increased to just