TUS February eNews

REAL ID Deadline May 2025

Effective May 7, 2025, only the REAL ID, a U.S. passport and other federally approved identification will be required at TSA airport security checkpoints for domestic travel. Travelers without a REAL ID or Passport will not be able to pass through TSA checkpoints to board their flight.

Visit www.AZDOT.gov to learn more about how to obtain a REAL ID.

Frontier Airlines Returns to TUS

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is delighted to welcome back Frontier Airlines to Tucson International Airport (TUS). Frontier Airlines announced new service from TUS to its hub at Denver International Airport (DEN). The service is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 3, 2025. 

Flights will operate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week onboard the Airbus A320 aircraft. 

Frontier first served Southern Arizona in 1950.  The airline has transformed into an ultra-low-cost carrier, allowing passengers to customize their travel needs. The launch of this new service provides a new ultra-low-cost flight options to more than 400 cities when flying out of TUS.

Book your flight from TUS to DEN today through Flyfrontier.com or at Flytucson.com.

Destination Spotlight: Charleston, South Carolina (CHS)

TUS provides easy and convenient flights to more than 400 cities with a single connection. Charleston, South Carolina (CHS) is one of those captivating destinations, served by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Charleston is a unique and historical city of enchanting entertainment, arts and culture, cuisine, and stunning outdoor views.

Charleston is well-known for its creativity in arts and culture offering world-class museums such as Gibbes Museum of Art, a premier collection of over 10,0000 pieces illuminating Charleston’s rich cultural heritage, and the Charleston Stage Company, spotlighting South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company. Travelers have an opportunity to explore the beautiful work of talented designers, painters, photographers, dancers, and musicians.

Several top attractions include Drayton Hall, McLeod Plantation Historic Site, Fort Sumter, and USS Yorktown. The city’s blossoming coastal gardens will be a memorable experience for visitors.

When your life calls for a mystical and historical destination, book from TUS to help us secure future nonstop routes. TUS makes it easy to fly with shorter security lines, incredible hospitality, and affordable parking.  

Photo Credits: Shutterstock

TUS in the Community: Tucson Roadrunners

The TAA is a proud partner of the Tucson Roadrunners. President/CEO Danette Bewley had the privilege of conducting the ceremonial puck drop on January 31,2025. This partnership is important, not only because hockey games are an important local attraction that draws tourism to our region, but also because the Roadrunners are loyal to TUS. Bob Hoffman, President of the Tucson Roadrunners is a strong advocate of TUS and ensures that when the team flies, they fly TUS! This partnership speaks to the importance of local business collaboration. Our sports teams play a critical role in our air service development goals as they bolster travel to and from our region. 

Meet the Talented Erika Moreno

TUS Arts and Culture Program consists of a permanent collection, three changing exhibit galleries, and a performance arts program, Live@TUS. Erika Moreno is a current TUS temporary art exhibition participant.

Erika Moreno was raised in Nayarit, Mexico. She is a dedicated artist who embarked on her journey in the world of visual arts. In May 2024, she attained her BFA at the University of Arizona. Erika has exhibited her oil paintings in several group exhibitions in Arizona. Her artistry has been exhibited by nationally recognized organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association in Tucson, Arizona and Chick-fil-A.

Erika’s artistic focus is directed towards projects that support non-profit organizations, reflecting her commitment to using art as a force to positive change. Next year, she is looking forward to collaborating with Wright Flight Inc., a non-profit organization that offers a unique program that helps children in Arizona to succeed in their academic path, they provide a positive guidance that teaches students how to set new “goals, meet challenges, and change their lives to a successful future.”

Erika dedicates the majority of her time to her paintings in her studio, where she passionately creates work using her preferred medium and the traditional technique of oil painting.