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Carry-on firearms increased in S.C first half of year
JUL 25, 2024
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at South Carolina airports discovered a total of 54 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in the first half of 2024, up from the total of 42 found during the same time period last year.
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GSP gets $5.2 million grant for Air Cargo Improvements
MAY 21, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $5.2 million in an American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District will provide $3.4 million in local matching funds to the $5.2 million EDA investment for infrastructure improvements at GSP for a total investment of $8.6 million. Improvements will include the expansion of the airport’s air cargo apron and the extension of a roadway and utilities to facilitate continued expansion of air cargo facilities at GSP.
Miller, Smith reappointed GSP Airport Commissioners
APR 24, 2022
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has reappointed Valerie J. Miller and Doug Smith to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission. The term for both Commissioners runs from December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2027.
Miller was selected by the Greenville County Legislative Delegation for the seat. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Miller and her family owned and operated multiple state franchises of Budget Rent a Car, including four in Upstate South Carolina. She is a real estate executive at The Marchant Company. Miller has been a resident of Greenville County for 38 years.
Valet parking returns to GSP April 4
MAR 8, 2022
Valet parking returns to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Monday, April 4. Valet services will be available on a daily basis from 4:15 a.m, until one hour after each day’s last arrival. Valet parking is $21 per day.
Valet service, which was originally launched in May 2017, was suspended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GSP making holiday fun for passengers and kids
NOV 24, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is expecting 40,000 passengers to arrive and depart the airport this week.
Nashville-based musician Brian Ashley Jones will be performing for departing passengers Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m..
Contour Airlines begins service to Nashville from GSP
NOV 18, 2021
Contour Airlines began nonstop service to Nashville, Tenn., (BNA.) Wednesday, becoming the seventh airline to offer non-stop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. It’s the only non-stop service from GSP to Nashville.
“We are committed to connecting our passengers to the places they need to go,” said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. “With this fast, comfortable, and convenient new service from Contour Airlines, our customers will be able to access all that Nashville has to offer. We are proud to be the first airport in South Carolina to offer scheduled Contour Airlines service.”
GSP resumes economy parking shuttle from Lot P2
NOV 1, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has resumed parking shuttle service from its Economy Parking Lot P2. The service was discontinued in April 2020 due to significant reduction in passenger activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
An airport shuttle bus runs continuously from 4:15 a.m. until one hour past the last arriving flight each day. Travelers can catch the shuttle at marked shelters located in Economy Parking Lot P2 and at a dedicated pickup spot on the terminal curb near baggage claim.
Escape Lounge reopens at GSP for travelers
JUL 26, 2021
The Escape Lounge has reopened to travelers at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). The 2,500 square foot lounge, open 4:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. daily – features a full complimentary bar, a hot and cold menu influenced by local flavors, Wi-Fi and flight information.
The lounge closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
QDOBA coming to GSP
JUN 17, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) today announced plans to open QDOBA Mexican Eats this summer in the airport’s Grand Hall. This is the first Upstate South Carolina restaurant location for the chain chain.
QDOBA is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with more than 750 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
GSP makes changes for increased summer parking
JUN 7, 2021
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has announced changes impacting the location and availability of parking at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP.)
Effective immediately, the entrance to the Economy Lot 2 will be relocated. The previous entrance from GSP Drive will be permanently closed and a new entrance will be opened off of Aviation Parkway at the newly constructed roundabout. Roadway signage will be placed to alert drivers of the entrance change.
GSP recognized best airport in North America
MAR 11, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America by the Airports Council International’s 2020 Airport Service Quality Awards.
GSP tied with Portland International Airport, among all airports serving 2 to 5 million passengers annually for customer satisfaction across 34 benchmarks, according to a media release.
GSP celebrates 10 years of Southwest service
MAR 11, 2021
Southwest Airlines will celebrate 10 years of delivering low fares and nonstop flights to the Upstate on Friday. Celebratory digital billboard displays have been placed on major roadways across the region and all passengers traveling Southwest on Friday will receive gift bags courtesy of GSP.
Southwest’s inaugural flight from GSP was to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). GSP reported a 38% growth in passenger activity between 2010 and 2011 and was recognized as the fastest-growing small airport in the United States by Airline and Airport News & Analysis. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that average fares from GSP decreased by 14%, the largest decrease in the country.
Southwest offering nonstop service to Houston
OCT 3, 2020
Southwest Airlines new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Houston (HOU) begins Nov. 5.
The new service will operate on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Flights will operate on 143-seat Boeing 737-700 aircraft. Tickets for November flights can be purchased now at Southwest.com. Future months will be available soon.
GSP reopens economy parking lot B for $7 a day
OCT 2, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport reopened Economy Parking Lot B, allowing additional capacity for the fall and holiday travel period. The cost is $7 per day with 500 spaces available.
Passengers using Economy Lot B should allow extra time to make the walk from the lot to the terminal building.
New GSP store offering branded items
JUL 21, 2020
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has a new online store featuring branded items.
“We receive many requests for GSP-branded merchandise,” said Dave Edwards, president and CEO for GSP. “It is gratifying to see such a high level of community support in the region for GSP.”
Saharan Air Layer may offer picturesque sunset, sunrise
JUN 27, 2020
BY GERSON PETTIT
A massive plume of Saharan dust particles has steadily moved across the Atlantic Ocean and into the southern most states of North America by way of the Gulf of Mexico.
Beeson selected GSP Commissioner
JAN 17, 2020
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has selected Jay Beeson as a new commission member to serve a 6-year term.
Beeson is a principal of Mark III Properties, a residential subdivision development company based in Spartanburg. Beeson is also a licensed Professional Engineer, licensed General Contractor and licensed Real Estate Agent.
GSP sets annual passenger record
NOV 21, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) set a record for annual passenger activity Thursday.
The previous record was 2,317,984 set in 2018. Since opening in October 1962, More than 50 million passengers have flown in and out of GSP.
Southwest begins service from GSP to Baltimore/Washington
NOV 5, 2019
Southwest Airlines began daily nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).
Southwest offers the only nonstop service on the route from GSP.
GSP's airside garden gets landscape recogniton
JUL 2, 2019
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) received a Southeast Region Recognition Award during the American Society of Landscape Architects’ Southeast Regional Conference for its airside garden.
The garden, which is an original feature at the airport from its opening in 1962, received its second update in 2016 during the GSP terminal renovation.
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