Experts say there are ways to save on travel despite inflation
Summer travel is right around the corner and travelers may be rethinking their plans as inflation hit 8.5% in March.
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Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season
Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he
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Columbia City Council approves CPS SRO program and reconstruction at airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved the student resource officer program with Columbia Public Schools as well as reconstruction of taxiway A at the Columbia Regional Airport. CPS SRO Program Columbia Public Schools will once again have multiple school resource officers in three of its high schools. The program was
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How to prepare for getting stranded in your car during the winter
best to stay off of the roads during a winter storm but at times that can be unavoidable.
Continue Reading American Airlines joins United in decreasing flights out of Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia Parks and Recreation confirmed with ABC 17 News that American Airlines is set to reduce the number of flights out of Columbia Regional Airport beginning in February.
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Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport runway extension complete
The construction added 900 feet to the primary runway making it 7,400 feet.
Continue Reading United Airlines announces indefinite suspension of flights out of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) United Airlines announced Thursday it will indefinitely discontinue flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The suspension is scheduled to start on Jan. 4, 2022. According to a press release from the City of Columbia, the airport is one of eight locations that is impacted by the suspension. The decision to
Continue Reading COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to
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Travel expert gives air travel advice amid the recent increase in delayed and canceled flights
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Flight Aware, Southwest Airlines delayed almost 40% of flights in July and canceled three percent while American and United Airlines were both in the 30% range. All of this comes as travel has increased nationwide, Nick Chabarria said AAA shows an eleven percent increase compared to this time in 2019.
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport passengers increase by more than 386% in June
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Columbia Regional Airport is continuing to see a significant increase in travelers compared to 2020. Compared to June 2020, COU saw a 386.6% increase in passengers in June 2021. Even though passenger numbers are increasing, it still has not reached pre-pandemic levels. In June
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Flights out of COU impacted by weather conditions, Sunday night diversion
There are schedule changes for two flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport Monday morning.
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Columbia airport travel up 500% in May, though still not back to pre-pandemic levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport saw a 500% increase in travelers last month compared to May of last year, but traveler numbers are still not back up to pre-pandemic levels. In May, the Columbia Regional Airport saw 13,672 passengers travel through the airport, which was a 506.3% increase in travelers compared to May
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Columbia Regional Airport temporary evacuated after report of ‘suspicious item’ in luggage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department evacuated the Columbia Regional Airport after the TSA screened a “suspicious item” in a piece of luggage. Just before 2 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to a report of a suspicious item. The suspicious item had been found by Transportation Security Administration staff on the scanner. When CPD
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic
American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.
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Demolition underway at Columbia Regional Airport to make way for new terminal
Demolition started Tuesday at the Columbia Regional Airport to make way for a new terminal.
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Airfare scam risks increase as travel returns for summer
The BBB Scam Tracker is receiving reports of con artists creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers.
Continue Reading CDC says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said domestic travel is considered safe for fully vaccinated individuals. The CDC states that fully vaccinated individuals traveling don’t need to be tested before or after traveling unless required by their destination location. Travels also are not required to self-quarantine. The CDC guidance
Continue Reading Columbia Regional Airport terminal on track despite coronavirus pandemic
A member of Columbia’s Airport Advisory Board said Wednesday that construction of a new airport terminal is on track.
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Holiday travel changes to look out for during pandemic
Health departments in Mid-Missouri and across the nation are recommending stay home for the holidays this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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