TUS February eNews

Fly Nonstop to SLC on Frontier Airlines!

Frontier Airlines now flies nonstop to Salt Lake City, UT! Their 4^th nonstop destination from TUS. With nonstop flights to Denver, Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas, and now SLC; Frontier provides Southern Arizona an ultra-low-cost option for travel. Take advantage of low fares on Frontier Airlines starting at just $19 for Discount Den Members.

TAA Welcomes New K9

The Tucson Airport Authority Police Department (TAAPD) welcomed a new K9 to the team at the end of December. Systlunds is a German Shorthair Pointer and is handled by veteran TAAPD officer Danny Mesa, a 20-year veteran of the force. The dog's name may seem unique, however, at the inception of the K9 program, which was created by TSA after 9/11, all K9s in the TSA training program were named after people who lost their lives in the 9/11 attack. TAAPD has a team of 3 K9’s that are used for explosive detection. The dogs are trained at TSA’s training facility at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The TAAPD K9 teams also play an important role for our region, as they are part of the Pima Regional Bomb Squad. That being said, you may see members of the TAAPD K9 Team at high profile events throughout the region or when activated when there is a credible threat outside of the airport.  Keep in mind, however, that our first priority is the airport, and we always ensure the airport is covered when authorizing a K9 team to go offsite.

TAA Takes Delivery of New Fire Truck

In January, the Tucson Airport Authority Fire Department (TAAFD) accepted delivery of two new Rosenbauer 3,000-gallon Fire Trucks. These new trucks are an important advancement in our environmental stewardship as the airport moves away from AFFF fire-fighting foam that contained PFAS.  The trucks being replaced were at the end of their useful service life.

Fun Fact: If you are wondering why these trucks are red when most other airport fire trucks are yellow, that is because these fire trucks were TAA funded and not paid for with federal grant funds.  The FAA mandates the yellow high visibility paint color when FAA grant funds are used.

TAA Launches Economy Parking Promotion

We’re excited to share a special offer for spring travelers flying out of TUS.

Passengers whose itinerary includes a connection through Phoenix (PHX) can receive up to 7 days of FREE parking in our Uncovered Economy Parking Lot. This promotion is redeemable for TUS departures from March 1 through April 30.

How to redeem your free parking:

1. Book a flight departing from TUS with a PHX connection
2. Email your itinerary to [email protected]
3. After validation, you’ll receive a promo code via email
4. Enter the code when making your parking reservation
5. Park in the Uncovered Economy Lot during the promotion period

Start your trip with savings and convenience right here at your hometown airport.

Why Drive When You Can Fly?

If you’re ready for free parking, simply book your trip out of TUS with a PHX connection and enjoy up to 7 days of complimentary parking. It’s a simple perk that makes choosing your hometown airport even better.

Secure Your Parking

Already received your promo code? Be sure to reserve your parking ahead of time. Enter your code when making your reservation to secure up to 7 days of free parking in the Uncovered Economy Lot. It’s quick, simple, and the best way to start your trip stress‑free.

A New Website is Launching Soon

Soon the TAA will launch a refreshed website. Flytucson.com will have a modern and refreshed look that matches our elevated branding. This user-friendly web platform will also serve as a valuable resource and consumer tool, allowing the customer to book flights, hotels, and rental cars directly on our website. After all, our call to action is always to visit Flytucson.com, this new website is your one stop shop for all things TUS, TAA, and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

New Art at TUS

Plane Spotting at TUS