Catching Up With Todd Emerick a Recap of Winter 2019
After a record-breaking winter, we were able to catch up with Todd Emerick, our operations manager. Although we expected a relatively mild winter, February brought snow. And a lot of it. From the impact of the storms, to what the airport operations look like during those big storms, we were eager to learn more. We […]
March Manager’s Minute
I recall several people telling me, during and after, my first winter as Airport Manager in 2016/2017, “don’t worry, this is not normal, you won’t see snow like this again for another ten years…” Oh, really? The joke around the office is, I am like Charles Shultz’s Peanuts character, “Pigpen”, with the constant cloud hanging […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Dave a Skilled Surgeon, Adventurous Pilot, a Great Friend, Husband, and Dad
Just last week we had the opportunity to sit down with Dave, a 20-year Wood River Valley resident who loves to fly, ski, and spend his time building airplanes. Dave has had a passion for airplanes since he was a young child, he would read comic books that were about planes. As he got older […]
GO STRAIGHT: Local Events in Hailey, Idaho
Whether you’re ready or not, the 4th of July is quickly approaching! This month, we’re featuring Hailey, Idaho in our summer turn series. Hailey offers spectacular, family-friendly events during the “Hailey Days of the Old West.” Home to quintessential celebrations, Hailey is the place to be on the 4th of July. Each year, “Hailey Days of the […]
TSA Fourth of July Travel Tips 2018
Transportation Security Administration TSA Fourth of July Travel Tips 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 Arrive Early: TSA is projecting one of the busiest Fourth of July travel periods on record! TSA officers will screen 28.3 million passengers and crew from June 28 – July 9, 2018. The upcoming holiday travel period will bring some of […]
Meet Our Team: Chelsey — Horizon Airlines Veteran
Meet Chelsey — an 18-year veteran of Horizon Airlines at the Friedman Memorial Airport. We asked Chelsey what she loves most about her job. Her answer was simple — “The people. I love working with all of our guests.” She also noted that she loves the versatility of her job and how every day is […]
Alaska Air slows growth plans, reroutes some planes to balance spending and competitive pressures
An update on Alaska Air from Seattle Times. Alaska Airlines and its regional Horizon Air subsidiary have deferred some jet deliveries to rein in growth. Horizon is also exiting some routes and redeploying planes to more profitable routes. By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter Alaska Air Group is slowing the growth of its fleet […]