Meet the Bloggers interview Fred

Last week Meet The Bloggers ® made the short trip down to CAK to meet Fred and learn more about what we are doing to shape the aviation in the region. Fred and I spent an hour with George, Gloria and Tim just chatting about the airport. It felt kind of like a casual conversation with friends at the kitchen table (or in this case… our board room table).

Of course Fred mentioned AirTran Airways, low fares, big jets and leadership. We spent awhile in the first segment discussing the impact AirTran’s low fare service to New York LaGuardia. AirTran effectively lowered fares to New York by more than sixty percent. Business fares dropped even more dramatically; by eighty-five percent.

One of the great things about living in Northeast Ohio, is that we can take weekend getaways to great places like New York, Boston, Philly, and Denver and then come home. I love living here because the schools are good, people are friendly and hard working, there is a lively cultural scene and commutes are short. Oh yes, the cost of living is great which means I have a few extra dollars in my pocket for the occasional out-of-town retreat.

We also chatted about our new terminal. Gloria, in the second segment, mentioned how our terminal sparkles and how nice the people are who work here. Fred, of course, has shaped an organization that takes care of people and the place.

Listen to the rest of the podcast here. Thanks George, Tim and Gloria for your interest and for offering a refreshing way to tell our story.

Comments

Happy New Years to my neighbors out at Akron/Canton. Continue the tremendous work you do at your airport. Most airports are jealous of how well you have grown in just a 10 year span, and will continue growing in the future. I have flown it 10+ times in the last couple years, and will continue using it.

Right now my coalition of Airport Supporters are trying to help out the struggling Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. They have done a successful job with flights to Orlando aboard Allegiant Air (ALGT-Nasdaq), but they have not done much since then.

YNG needs to look at how well CAK has done over the years and perhaps take some tips from you guys. You run a very successful operation and should be commended for IT! You earn my award for the best airport in Ohio and the best operation of any government funded operation in the region.

GOOD LUCK IN 2007!

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