Hurricane Irene Travel Tips from AVP

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2011

Contact:
Barry J. Centini, (570) 602-2000

Avoca, PA - If you are departing the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), or arriving/meeting an arriving passenger at AVP over the next several days, be sure to check your airline's website for flight status updates before departing for the airport.

The best way to receive updated flight information is to visit your airline's website and sign up for the e-mail, text message and/or phone call update options. If your airline has a mobile app, you can check the flight status there, as well. If you do not have a computer or cell phone, please call your airline's toll-free flight tracking phone number.

Airline	Phone #	Web Site	Airline Advisory Links
American Airlines	800/433-7300	www.aa.com	Travel Alerts
Continental Airlines	800/784-4444	www.continental.com	Travel Notices
Delta Air Lines	800/325-1999	www.delta.com	Travel Advisories
United Air Lines	800/824-6200	www.united.com	Travel Notices
US Airways	800/943-5436	www.usairways.com	Travel Advisories

Flight delays and cancellations are determined based on a number of different factors. Each airline makes flight cancellation decisions on a flight-by-flight basis. If your flight is cancelled, be sure to check your airline's website or call their customer service number for the most recent Hurricane Irene updates regarding rebooking options. You can also find Hurricane Irene update links for each of the airlines on our home page, www.flyavp.com.

Remember, the airlines serving AVP wants everyone to get to their destination. They will do so as soon as it is safely possible.

About Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport:
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is your gateway to Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering area travelers over 40 daily arrivals and departures to six major hubs, with one-stop service to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Air service is provided by the following airlines: American Eagle (Chicago-O'Hare); Continental Connection (Newark); Delta Connection (Atlanta and Detroit); United Express (Chicago-O'Hare); and US Airways Express (Charlotte and Philadelphia). For more information, call 1-877-2FLYAVP (235-9287) or visit our web site at www.flyavp.com.