The holidays can be especially challenging for grieving families of fallen military heroes. On December 8, 2018, the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Snowball Express program will host a five-day experience for 1,722 children of the fallen, including their surviving parent or guardian. This therapeutic retreat will offer fun and inspiring programs, encouraging critical peer-to-peer support for these families.
Patients from Primary Children’s and Shriners Hospitals will be treated to a unique opportunity on Saturday when they board a Boeing 757 and depart to their final destination—Santa’s Winter Wonderland. The plane will taxi to the Delta hangar, which will be transformed into a magical place where the children can enjoy crafts, have their photo taken by a jet engine and visit with Santa—who will have a special gift selected just for them. Santa’s elves, sports team mascots and cheerleaders—and the Coca-Cola Bear—will be on hand to join in on the festivities.
Al Stuart, A.A.E., Superintendent of Operations at Salt Lake City International Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is expecting an increase in the number of passengers Oct. 17, 18 and 19, during the Utah Education Association (UEA) Fall Break. Upwards of 28,000 passengers each day are expected to travel through the airport during this time.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is doing its part to clear the air and has installed 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports for public and employee use. The 12 EV charging stations are dual port, Level 2 with standard connectors to accommodate all models of electric vehicles.
Flying can be overwhelming for children who are uncomfortable with new situations and unfamiliar surroundings. The “Taking Flight for Autism,” program is designed to acclimate children to the airport environment and practice procedures to help them become more comfortable when traveling by air. Airport personnel will demonstrate the process for flight check-in, security screening and boarding a Delta Airlines aircraft. In addition, a full flight crew will simulate a flight. As part of the program, families will be able to orient their children to the noise and sensations of the airport and the flight experience.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is reporting record passenger growth from January through December 2017. Passenger counts totaled 24,198,816, which is an increase of 4.5 percent. This is the first time SLC has logged more than 24 million passengers within a 12-month period.