November 2017 
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WINTER FLIGHTS - MORE CHOICES THAN EVER!

New this year!    
  • New SEA flights every Thurs/Friday/Sunday through November and early December, including on Wednesday, Nov 22, just prior to Thanksgiving.
  • New weekly Saturday Chicago flights start Dec 23!
Most of the other winter nonstop flights (LAX, DEN, SFO, PDX) start Dec 16-21. 
And we have daily Delta SLC flights year-round...
 
Winter Flight Schedule below can be downloaded in pdf HERE  
 


WINTER DIVERSION BUSING PROGRAM RUNS NOV 1 - APRIL 15
Ah, winter - we sure love that snow, except when it affects air travel.  Fly Sun Valley Alliance has once teamed up with the airlines and Caldwell Transportation Company to enhance the diversion busing program, including newer WIFI enabled motorcoaches, helpful airport hosts, on-call drivers and more. We are continuing to collectively work to make this experience as pleasant as possible for SUN air travelers. And most importantly, you do get to your destination! We are very fortunate here in Sun Valley - there are only a few airports in the US where airlines offer this extraordinary level of service for travelers impact by weather.
 
IMPORTANT TRAVELER TIPS:
If you are traveling from SUN this winter, please make sure you are informed about the diversion busing procedures for each SUN airline. Here are some key tips: 
  • Always make sure that your airline reservation record has both an email and a cell phone contact that you can be reached at while traveling. This is what the airlines use to alert passengers in advance of a change in flight status and let them know what time to get to the SUN airport in Hailey to catch the bus transportation to an alternative airport if the flight is going to be diverted. 
  • Always call the local SUN weather hotline for your airline well in advance of your flight to confirm flight and busing status. (4-6 hours before scheduled departure, depending on airline). Please listen CAREFULLY to the information provided and plan accordingly.
GET ALL THE DETAILS ON SUN WINTER DIVERSION BUSING PROGRAM HERE 
 

SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO FSVA BOARD MEMBER PETER SCHUERMIER
 
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing last month of FSVA board member and longtime community advocate for air service, Peter Scheurmier. Peter, as co-owner of Avis/Budget Rental Car franchise in the valley, was obviously very invested in supporting tourism and air service in Sun Valley, but many may not know that he donated thousands of hours of volunteer time and marketing expertise over several decades to support initiatives, programs and organizations that support tourism and economic development.  He was a long-time board member of the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau, the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance and served as an active and engaged FSVA board member since 2010.  He made his mark on this community and we are grateful for his many positive contributions.  Thank you Peter, Godspeed. 

WHAT SUN AIR TRAVELERS ARE SAYING...
 
"The work FSVA had done to increase both the frequency and the affordability of flights in and out of Sun Valley has been a game-changer for us. We live and work north of Carey in a very rural setting; driving only 40 minutes to the SUN airport and having many connection options from there is HUGE for us and for the guests who come to our private retreat house. I also travel to Portland on a monthly basis, and have become a regular on the winter non-stops to PDX. When we moved here six years ago, we assumed that the long drive to the Boise airport a few times a month was going to be part of life. What a wonderful surprise that there is a local alternative. Thank you FSVA!!"
 
Mike Higgs    
Founding Partner, sondance
Chairman, Carey-Picabo Chamber of Commerce
 


TSA IMPLEMENTS NEW SCREENING PROCEDURE AT SUN  
GET TO THE AIRPORT EARLY - DON'T MISS YOUR FLIGHT! 
 
It's easy to think you have plenty of time to check-in at the airport during this slower off season, but if you don't arrive at the airport AT LEAST 90 MINUTES (2 HOURS IS RECOMMENDED) before your scheduled flight departure, you may be one of those passengers who misses their flight - and this has happened recently.    
Be prepared, be on time.
 
Read the full TSA press release  HERE 

FMAA MEETING NOTICE:
The next meeting of the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority:  
Tuesday, November 7, 5:30pm Old Blaine County Courthouse, Hailey
FMAA board meeting agendas and packets available HERE 
 
Get the lastest SUN Airport Stats HERE 
Get the latest SUN Airport Updates HERE 
  

SUN AIRPORT ARTISTS WINTER EXHIBITION RECEPTION
  
The Friedman Memorial Airport and the SUN Airport Arts Commission wants to thank the artists of the Wood River Valley who have shared their artwork in our passenger terminal. So we are throwing a party to show our appreciation!
 
Join Us!
  • Thursday, Nov 30, 2017, 5-7pm
  • Airport Passenger Terminal Main Lobby
  • All valley artists and public are invited
  • Refreshments will be served
 

 

FLY SUN VALLEY ALLIANCE 

Non-profit organization with a mission:

Improve Air Service to SUN

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