New TSA Travel Recommendations
Tips on being prepared The TSA advises that the best way to ensure a quick trip through the security screening process is to prepare: Arrive two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight Know what you might have to remove from your carry-on before arriving at the security line Consider […]
Managers Minute — December 2018
Last month, we posted a story about our operations here at SUN — notably, our one-lane TSA checkpoint and hybrid TSA PreCheck. In that story, I mentioned our continued efforts to make improvements to the screening process in light of our increased flights and passenger demand. Here at SUN, we experience a higher-than-your-average airport percentage […]
AskTSA: Your Holiday Travel Questions Answered
Stepping onto the plane, you’re greeted by smiling flight attendants wearing Santa hats. You slide into your seat, excitedly snap your seatbelt and exhale deeply, thankful that you made it through the security checkpoint with ease. It’s a Christmas wish come true! Earlier today, we announced that we are projecting a record number of flyers this […]
It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later – Roberta
At the end of December, we will say farewell to a staple at Friedman Memorial airport — Roberta Christensen. Roberta has been a member of the Friedman family for 24 years. Her original position at the airport was reconciling and billing parking lot receipts, prior to Ampco System Parking taking over the lease in 1995. […]
Todd Combs – A Memory to Share
On June 10, 2016, Friedman Memorial airport celebrated the life and career of Professional Engineer, Todd C. Combs, by dedicating the Airport Management & Operations building in his honor. Todd spent most of his professional life working at the airport, starting with our first large taxiway project in 2001. He was diligently working on the […]
November Manager’s Minute: An update from Chris Pomeroy
It’s official. As of November 1st, our project is substantially complete. We now have a fully operational fourth air carrier parking spot and reconfigured parking lot. Only minor landscaping in front of the new retaining wall next spring and some signage improvements based on user feedback, remain. Not only did we complete the project a […]
Airport Q & A
Q. Why doesn’t SUN have TSA “Pre-Check” in place? This is a question the TSA, airlines, and the airport get asked frequently. The answer is, at single lane checkpoints like the one we have here at SUN, a dedicated TSA Pre-check lane is not possible. Instead, what we have at SUN is a “hybrid” Pre-check […]
Fall is in the Air!
When you leave SUN on October 31st, take a left at the light, to join in on a Hailey tradition — the Halloween Hoopla! Trick-or-Treat down main street Hailey — all ages welcome, and costumes encouraged. When: Wednesday, October 31st. 3:00pm – 5:00pm Where: Main Street Hailey, the businesses with orange and black balloons Extras: Costume contest […]
Friendly Reminder Parking Payment Portal
Did you leave your car parked at the airport while you were away? Well, good news for you! You can now pay your parking voucher inside the airport. As you leave the spin door from the terminal, walk straight and you’ll see the checkout kiosk. Once paid for, you’ll simply head to your car and […]
Goodbye April
A few weeks back, we were able to sit down with April before kicking off her going away party. For nearly 11 years, April was major asset to the airport. During her stint with us, she became extremely multitalented — her responsibilities grew exponentially, and her day-to-day workload was completed with what seemed to be, […]