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June 29, 2010

Look for Barkley Regional Airport in the Sept/Oct. issue of SkyWest magazine found in the seatback of all United Express aircraft. The 2.5 million passengers who fly United Express over that time period will get to see the airport and area close-up.

April 27, 2010

"to be in Heaven for a Day" (PDF)

April 1, 2010

news & updates (PDF)

February 11, 2010

Welcome to United

February 2010

Delta Elite may now submit their request for a Mileage Plus match.

Passengers should attach their latest statement showing their current Delta status.

Within (5) business days of receipt of the request, a decision by United will be emailed to the person regarding their United status.

The United status will be provisional for ninety days. During that time, the person must get at least 15,000 miles to keep the status.

The request may be submitted in (1) of (3) ways.

  1. Email your Delta Statement along with your Mileage Plus number to
    PremierMatch@united.com

  2. Mail your Delta Statement along with your Mileage Plus number to:

       Mileage Plus Service Center
       Attn: Elite Status Match
       P.O. Box 6121
       Rapid City, SD 57709 



  3. Fax your Delta statement along with your Mileage Plus number to 605-341-6140
  • November 2009

    It’s official!

    United Express regional jet service will begin at Barkley Regional Airport on February 11, 2010. Two round trips per day will get passengers to Chicago/O’Hare and then on to an additional 150 domestic and 19 international destinations. Contact united.com or 1-800-241-6522 to make your reservations.

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    Historic Plane Visited Barkley Regional

    Everyone loved the old plane at Midwest Avaition Exhibit.
    Barkley Bag, the airport's mascot, joined the C-47 crew for a farewell photo before they returned home to St.Louis.

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    Is It Northwest, Delta or a Regional Contractor?

    As the merger between Delta and Northwest Airlines continues, passengers are left wondering what is the name of the airline and how do they book flights?

    Passengers can still find ticket prices and schedules by going to nwa.com or calling the Northwest phone number at 1-800-224-2525. Although more and more of the fight choices are indicated by the Delta logo, they are still considered Northwest out of Barkley Regional Airport until later this year.

    Airline employees at airports like Barkley were recently notified that they will be employed by a nationwide subsidiary created to handle customer service. The new company will employ ground and baggage handling crews plus ticket and gate agents. Staff will soon have new standard uniforms that will identify the subsidiary contractor.

    The counter at Barkley has already been transitioned to the Delta colors. As the merger progresses, passengers can check flight schedules and ticket prices by calling 1-800-221-1212 or going on line to www.delta.com



    Coach Class: For tickets purchased on/after July 10, 2008 for travel
    on/after August 28, 2008, each ticketed passenger is allowed one (1) piece
    of checked luggage for a fee of USD $15 each-way and a second pieced of
    checked luggage for a fee of USD $25 each-way. Third and subsequent pieces
    will be assessed a fee of USD $100 per piece each-way. 

    1. Each piece: 50 pounds (23 kg) with linear dimensions not to exceed
    62 inches (158 cm).

    2. Northwest Airlines' Silver, Gold and Platinum WorldPerks® Elite
    customers, SkyTeam Elite customers and passengers booked in full fare
    classes (Y or B) may check two bags free of charge. Customers seated in
    First Class may check up to three bags free of charge. Luggage in excess of
    these special free allowances will be charged a fee of $100 per piece
    each-way.

    For tickets issued on or after November 12, 2008, the following fees will be charged for overweight luggage.

    No charge for up to 50 pounds.
    51-70 pound fee is $90.
    71-100 pound fee is $175.
    Charges are collected at origin city.

    Oversized luggage fee for 63-160 inches is $100.

    Fees for checked luggage remain at $15 for the first piece of luggage. The second bag fee is $25. Third bag is $125 and fourth - tenth bag is $200.
    First and second bag fee do not apply for the following:

    Elite coach passengers.
    All military fares
    Passengers booked in *Y or *B class.

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    November 2006

    Kentucky National Guard broke ground at the airport site for their new Paducah Rediness Center. Construction for the two facility complex will start in Spring of 2007. When completed, the facilites will accomodate approximately 200 solders for drill activities.

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    September 2006

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    July 2006

    Runway 4/22 re-opened after a six-week re-surfacing project.

    Come see the pre-Columbian exhibit in the terminal that includes
    carved walrus ivory, pottery, and locally collected pottery, points, and
    metal work. Artifacts are South and Central American and local.

    If you would like a guided tour of the exhibit, contact Jackie Jones at
    270-744-0521.

    April 2006

    Ronnie MoorePassenger Ronnie Moore, SE Region Sales Manager for SP
    Newsprint Sales Co. in Atlanta, was the first customer to use Barkley
    Regional's new dippin' dots machine

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    February 2006

    Visit the airport terminal between February 15 and May 15 to see the
    dinosaur/fossil exhibit.

    December 2005

    Runway 14/32 expansion project was completed on Dec. 2. Airport Board
    Chairman Neil Archer was the first to pilot a plane on the lengthened and
    resurfaced 5,500 foot runway.


    Embry-Riddle graduate student Jake Bass is spending the spring at Barkley
    Regional accumulating hours for his airport management internship.

    September 2005

    "Keeping their history alive in the hearts and minds of all Americans" is the theme of the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit to be on display in the terminal from Nov. 1-30.

    Over 100 square feet of display area will house memorabilia that tells the history of these WWII airmen.

    Admission to the exhibit is free to the public between 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday throughout November. Parking is available in the airport lot for a small fee.

    June 2005

    Three new members are added to the Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board
    of Directors. Dr. Peter Alexander, Dean and Professor of Law at SIU,
    Carbondale; H. Burton Banks, president of Banks Grocery Company, Inc.; and
    James Butts, president and CEO of Purchase Area Regional Industrial Park.

    February 2005

    Barkley Regional Airport records 15% increase in passenger enplanements for the first two months of 2005.


    Corporate Airlines, the AmericanConnection regional carrier, changes its name to RegionAir

    January 2005

    Paducah Airport Corporation becomes Barkley Regional Airport
    Authority.

    December, 2004

    New section of Fisher Road opens around the runway 32 and
    taxiway expansion.

    November, 2004

    Three airport employees are named Spirit of Hospitality winners by the Paducah Hospitality Association. Teresa Dunigan, Northwest Airlink; Ronald Jones, Barkley Regional Airport Field Director; and Brenda Reese, Law Enforcement Officer were selected because of their excellent customer relations skills.

    October, 2004

    Barkley Regional is chosen as the Business Equity of the Year by the Paducah/River City Business and Professional Women during the
    National Business Women's Week.

    September, 2004:

    Airport Improvement Program grant enables airport to complete paving,
    concrete pads, new terminal study, new hangar site plans, wildlife
    assessment study, and vehicle turnaround area projects.

    July 26-28, 2004

    Historic World War II B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidate B-24 Liberator come to Barkley Regional Airport for a display as part of the
    Wings of Freedom program.

    July, 2004:

    Security box installed for passengers who forget they have prohibited items
    when they go through security final check. Airport management will hold
    items for passengers such as tools, pocketknives, and scissors for 30 days.

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