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A rousing look into McGhee Tyson Airport from 30,000 ft. all the way down to the runway. Join Becky and Caitlin as they take you on a flight into the dynamic world of airports.
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Airport technology is an essential aspect of the traveler experience and it is constantly evolving. In this episode, the Airport Authority’s technology staff give a brief overview of their responsibilities, talks about the obstacles of managing technology in an airport environment, and mentions upcoming trends to be looking for in the travel industry.
We’re kicking off this new year talking about art and how it pertains to the airport. Along with our guest speaker, Eddie Mannis— Chairman of the Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners, we discuss the current (and future!) art featured at TYS, unique art at airports around the world, and how art can impact your airport experience.
With another year behind us, Bill Marrison, President of the Airport Authority, joins us to discuss all that happened at the airport in 2017, including new flights, once-in-a-lifetime events, and record-breaking passenger numbers.
The holidays are upon us, which means it’s one of the busiest times of the year at the airport. This episode features a special guest from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and discusses need-to-know travel tips to make your experience through McGhee Tyson Airport and the TSA Security Checkpoint easy and efficient.
In this episode, we discuss vegetation management, also known as mowing and lawn care maintenance. We bring in three special guests from the airport staff, Richard Good, Rob Wilson, and Trevis Gardner, to discuss what all goes in to mowing thousands of acres around active runways and secured areas. Please note that due the the amount of guests in this podcast, the sound quality varies among speakers.
Have you ever wondered what all goes in to recruiting new airlines to an airport? In this episode, special guest Jim Evans, Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development at TYS, talks about how his department attracts and retains new airlines and new destinations for McGhee Tyson Airport.
This episode features an overview of airport finances, discusses airport revenues and expenses, and explains a recent parking garage equipment upgrade at McGhee Tyson Airport.
In this episode, we talk with special guests from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and learn more about their organization’s mission as well as what passengers should do when traveling with children, vaulting poles, firearms, The Walking Dead souvenirs, and more!
2016 was a busy year filled with many unique aviation experiences at McGhee Tyson Airport. In this episode, we'll touch on a few of the year's highlights and also discuss what's to come in 2017.
In this episode, we speak with the Vice President of Operations at McGhee Tyson Airport and hear what the operations department does to make sure the airport is open and operational during winter weather events.
The holidays are one of the busiest travel times of the year at McGhee Tyson Airport. This episode mentions important information and tips that will make your holiday travels more enjoyable.
This episode highlights one of the biggest construction projects in the airport's history: the Airfield Modernization Project. Special guest Bryan White, Vice President of Engineering.
This episode highlights a current construction project at McGhee Tyson Airport: the water feature renovation. We bring in a special guest to talk about the project timeline, its benefits, and interesting findings on the job site.
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