Monterey Regional Airport News

United Airlines is running an e-fare special to Denver for as low as $271 roundtrip! Click here for more information. DENVER WINTER DAY TRIPS The Denver area positively sparkles during winter - and there are plenty of fun activities for you and your family to enjoy! With quick and easy access to Denver on United Airlines, Denver makes a perfect winter vacation. Red Rocks & Golden The concert season at Red Rocks Ampitheatre may be over, but you can still enjoy this natural wonder year-round. The Red Rocks Visitor Center's winter hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., seven days a week. Check out the Red Rocks Performers Hall of Fame, featuring photos and memorabilia from more than 40 years of incredible concerts. Learn about the massive rock formations in the Geologic Niche and explore the Trading Post Loop Hiking Trail, a 1.4-mile adventure through spectacular rock formations, valleys and a natural meadow. Find out more at www.redrocksonline.com. After you've enjoyed Red Rocks, spend some time in nearby Golden's Old West-themed downtown, with a charming selection of shops, restaurants and attractions. For more information, log on to http://ci.golden.co.us. . Denver Botanic Gardens Things are still blooming at the Denver Botanic Gardens! From November through March, escape the cold and enjoy an hour in a tropical paradise with a tour through the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory at the Gardens' York Street location. From banyan tree roots to cloud forest orchids, you'll discover one of the most compelling tropical plant displays in the country. Over at the Chatfield location, you and your family will find nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th-century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas. Check out the new Deer Creek Discovery children's area, which includes a whimsical tree house. Find out more about the Denver Botanic Gardens at www.botanicgardens.org. City Parks The Mile High City boasts more than 4,000 acres of traditional parks and parkways, which include 2,500 urban natural acres. In the winter, they take on a wondrous glow, offering opportunities for cross-country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing. Stroll through City Park during this season and take in gorgeous views of the skyline, framed by the Rocky Mountains. Cheesman Park positively glitters in winter, with large snowy expanses stretching out in front of you. Snowball fight, anyone? Get more info on Denver parks at www.denvergov.org. Central City and Blackhawk Head for the hills and check out all the fun Central City and Blackhawk have to offer. Located 34 miles (55km) west of Denver, the two towns offer more than 30 casinos with blackjack tables, craps, roulette, poker games and more than 10,000 slot machines. In 2009, gambling stakes were raised to $100, to the delight of high rollers. The two cities are also known for having some of the best-preserved Victorian architecture in the West. Other attractions include the Teller House Hotel, where President Grant once stayed and the Central City Opera House, which still features an outstanding summer season of opera after more than 100 years. There are mine tours, mining museums and several places offering instruction in the fine art of in-stream gold panning where a half billion dollars of the coveted, shiny metal was once found. Rocky Mountain National Park The legendary Rocky Mountain National Park, located just an hour from the Mile High City, offers spectacular snowshoeing and cross country skiing options that will take you to some of the most scenic and serene spots in all of Colorado. Rent cross country skis and/or snowshoes in Denver and take the short drive up to Rocky Mountain National Park - you won't regret it. Check with rangers at visitor centers for info on the right trail for you. Log on to www.nps.gov/Romo for maps and more information. Denver's Museums A great way to warm up a brisk winter day in Denver is to head indoors at one of the Mile High City's many museums. The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is guaranteed to fascinate and entertain with its diverse collection, including an unparalleled gallery full of Western art. Adjacent to the DAM, discover the newly opened Clyfford Still Museum, devoted to the work of one of the 20th century's greatest painters. The cutting-edge of modern creativity is on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver, located in Lower Downtown (LoDo). Get in touch with the natural world at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS), a fully interactive educational playground for both young and old. Your young ones will love the Children's Museum of Denver with its fun, hands-on activities and events. Find out about great winter savings in Denver at www.MileHighHolidays.com. To book your non-stop flight to Denver from Monterey Regional Airport, visit www.united.com. Monterey Regional Airport announces the cancelation by Allegiant of air service from Monterey to Honolulu. The Monterey Regional Airport announced Friday that Allegiant has cancelled its scheduled service from Monterey to Honolulu that was to begin on November 16, 2012. "We are very disappointed that Allegiant has made this unfortunate decision." said Tom Greer, General Manager, "This announcement took us by surprise. We were excited about bringing this service to the region's residents and also the opportunity of attracting more visitors to the area." Customers with reservations will be contacted directly by Allegiant for full refunds. Allegiant began service at Monterey Regional Airport in April 2008. It continues to offer non-stop service from Monterey to Las Vegas. The Monterey Regional Airport will continue to work hard to expand air service for our communities. Congratulations to our Escape to Paradise Grand Prize Winners! Now open in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Monterey Regional Airport to Paradise contest was held at the Californi a International Airshow Salinas. Alaska Airlines Daily Alaska Airline's San Diego service San Diego - $79.00 each way! Click here for more information. Join Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and Save $50 on Your Next Flight from Monterey! For a limited time, receive a $50 Discount Code when you sign up for Alaska Airlines award-winning Mileage Plan loyalty program. There's no cost to join, so what are you waiting for? Whether it's San Diego or Los Cabos, or even Puerto Vallarta, let Alaska Airlines and Mileage Plan help you explore all of the great places that Alaska Airlines flies to. For more information click here. Visit www.alaskaair.com to purchase tickets or call 1-800 ALASKAAIR ( 1-800-252-7522). Please be at the Alaska Airlines ticket counter at least 45 minutes before flight time. This is the cut off for check in. Allegiant Travel Company Allegiant Travel Company flies to Las Vegas. Check the Allegiant website their ULTRA LOW fares! Be at the American Eagle Ticket Counter for check in at least 45- minutes before flight time. In October, Allegiant flies to Las Vegas on Sunday and Thursday. Allegiant tickets can be purchased in our terminal at the American Airlines counter at no additional cost one hour after an Allegiant flight departs. Please check the flight schedule before coming to the airport. Ticketing times are subject to changes. Allegiant is now "cashless" at all airport locations. This means the ticket counter representatives will no longer accept cash for any transactions (ticket sales, baggage fees, etc). Tickets may be purchased online at the Allegiant website www.allegiant.com or by calling 702-505-8888 for a small fee. American Eagle Albuquertque, NM - $290 El Paso, TX - $288 Honolulu, HI - $436 Kona, HI - $614 Lihue/Kauai, HI - $614 Los Cabos, Mexico - $434 Phoenix, AZ - $340 Fares listed above are all of the current fare sales from MRY. Fares are round-trip. You can read the rules and restrictions and purchase your ticket by clicking here. American Eagle serves Monterey Regional Airport with 4 regional jet flights daily to Los Angeles. Eagle will depart MRY at 6:00 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 1:55 p.m. and 6:35 p.m. American Eagle is the regional partner of American Airlines and a member of the OneWorld alliance. Delta Air Lines - Travelers may purchase Delta Air Lines tickets departing from MRY to destinations worldwide. The MRY-LAX segment of the Delta ticket is flown on American Eagle. In LAX passengers continuing on to other destinations are transferred by bus from American Eagle's terminal to Delta's Terminal 5. Please visit the American Airlines website at: www.aa.com for more information U.S. Airways U.S. Airways flies 3 flights daily to Phoenix. Check out the schedule at www.montereyairport.com for flights from Monterey, or check the U.S. Airways website at www.usairways.com. The US Airways ticket counter at the Monterey Regional Airport is open daily: 6:00 - 10:00 a.m. for new ticket purchases. United Express Denver - $271 For more information or to book your ticket click here. United Express flies daily to Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now is a great time to book your vacation to Los Angeles on United Express. Here are some upcoming events in the Los Angeles area: October includes the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival in the San Fernando Valley and in December, the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade lights up the nation's largest man-made marina with hundreds of brightly decorated yachts. Visit their website at: www.united.com for more information. DON'T MISS YOUR FLIGHT! Arrive on time at the Monterey Regional Airport Passengers should arrive AT THE TICKET COUNTER for check-in NO LESS THAN ONE HOUR prior to the departure time printed on your ticket. Here are the airline check-in CUTOFF TIMES: Alaska Airlines - 45 MINUTES Allegiant Air - 45 MINUTES American Eagle - 30 Minutes United Express - 30 Minutes US Airways - 30 Minutes (Bay Area airports ask you to be at the ticket counter 90 minutes before the departure time.) Free Wi-Fi at MRY! We are pleased to announce free Wi-Fi throughout the entire terminal courtesy of Central Coast News and the Monterey Regional Airport. Just bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or mobile device and stay connected to family and friends while you travel. It is our way of thanking you for flying Monterey Regional Airport. \ Free Luggage Carts! As a courtesy to our passengers, the Monterey Regional Airport provides luggage carts for free. They can be found in the Baggage Claim Area and Long Term Parking Lot. Fun in Monterey County October 10-14, 2012 - Carmel Art & Film Festival http://carmelartandfilm.com/ October 18-25 - Monterey Bay Restaurant Week http://www.montereybayrestaurantweek.com/ MontereyBay365 offers detailed information on events in our Region. For more local event information, please visit: www.montereybay365.com. How to find out if your flight is delayed Before you come to the airport, check the airline Web site. In the past, airline call centers have been crippled by the high call volume that happens when there are major flight delays. Most airlines now use the Web as a better way to distribute information and will have alerts, updates, and sometimes even suggestions on how to proceed. Alaska Airlines: www.alaskaair.com/ Allegiant Air: www.allegiantair.com/aaFlightStatus.php American Airlines:www.aa.com/travelInformation/createFSNAccess.doanchorEvent=false&from=Nav United Airlines: www.united.com US Airways: www.usairways.com/default.aspx Need a place to store your RV? We have RV storage spaces available! Is your plane out in the weather? We have hangars available! Call Amelia Poma at 831-648-7000 ext. 210 for more information.