Over 55M Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving holidayWhile 49 million holiday travelers are driving, more than 4.7 million will be flying - thatโs the highest number of air travelers since 2005.
U.S. job openings rise slightly to 9.6 million, sign of continued strength in the job marketEmployers posted 9.6 million job openings in September, up from 9.5 million in August and a sign that the U.S. job market remains strong in the face of higher interest rates.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport executive director named Virginia Airport Manager of the YearMike Stewart, the executive director of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, was named the 2023 Virginia Airport Manager of the Year, awarded by the Virginia Department of Aviation.
Master plan for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport submitted to FAAThe master plan for the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport will soon be going before the FAA for review.
Roanoke County board adds airport funding to 2023 legislative prioritiesEach year the board of supervisors has four or five priorities ahead of the Virginia General Assembly going back in session
Virginia Senator Mark Warner presents $15 million check for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport improvementsThe money will be used to improve security and the bag-check process for flyers.
Chick-fil-A leads fast-food industry for eighth year straight, McDonaldโs remains lastFor the eighth year straight, Chick-fil-A has been named the fast-food industry leader in customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Allegiant Air announces direct flight from Roanoke to NashvilleMaking a trip to Nashville? You'll no longer need to spend six hours in the car, thanks to Allegiant Air.
Roanoke airportโs new executive director returning to the Star City after nearly 25 yearsThe Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport named its next leader on Monday.