John Glenn airport to announce new partnership, destinations amid terminal expansion – WSYX

John Glenn airport to announce new partnership, destinations amid terminal expansion  WSYX

A major announcement is expected later Monday morning at John Glenn International Airport, where airport officials say they will share a new partnership and new destinations. The news comes as the Columbus airport continues to expand its offerings. Just a few months ago, new routes to Punta Cana and Puerto Rico were announced, with both scheduled to begin early next year. Punta Cana is expected to join the airport’s current list of international destinations, which includes Montreal, Canada, and Cancun, Mexico. The airport is also building a new terminal that is expected to open in 2029. While details of the announcement have not been released, there has been significant speculation it could involve Columbus’ first trans-Atlantic route.

Currently, travelers looking for a nonstop flight from Ohio to Europe must drive to Cleveland for service to Ireland. For additional nonstop options to Europe, travelers typically drive to Cincinnati, Detroit or Pittsburgh. John Glenn currently has more than 55 nonstop flights across 11 airlines. Compared with other medium-hub airports such as Pittsburgh International, John Glenn has about 10 fewer nonstop flights, but it has more than 25 more nonstop flights than Buffalo Niagara. A 2024 J.D. Power study ranked John Glenn International Airport as the ninth top medium-sized airport in North America. Looking at the airport’s current nonstop service by region, there