Updates about Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (NWFBIA)

[Smiling JOe]

NorthBeach International Airport
Florida JOE-Air
Air JOE (michael Jordan, of Air Jordan's, could be the spokesmodel.)

 

[DuneLaker]

We really need to think about the initials used for the airport. Something memorable ... something that reminds you of THE Beach ... like

SOB Airport (South and Just Off THE Beach Airport)

 

[gardening1970]

Air JOE (michael Jordan, of Air Jordan's, could be the spokesmodel.)

 

[Matt J]

This site might answer some questions about "free" flights and the confusion there in.

Military Hops: Space-A Military Travel

 

[Matt J]

SOB is out, it's already taken.

Saarmelleek/balaton Airport (SOB) Details - Hungary

Some available airport codes:

WTF
DUH
RNK Redneck
SOS
WHY
GOD <- this would deter atheists that might cause plane crashes

Just some thoughts.

 

[Smiling JOe]

What about JOE for airport code?

 

[Matt J]

What about JOE for airport code?

Cause Finland already has it?

Joensuu Airport (JOE) Details - Finland

 

[passin thru]

How about:

"The Aiport Formerly Known as Panama City Bay County International"
"JOE's Airtropolis"
"Southwest Airlines International"
"Airport O' the Pines"
"THE? Airport"

"THE? Airport" kills me ... I'm laughin' & droolin' over here ... thank you Shelly.

So even tho BayCo didn't succeed at getting the competition shut down, I feel it's still reasonable to simply steal their (new) name ... Northwest Florida Regional Airport is clearly the best choice. Unless anyone likes BayCo UFly.

 

[Kurt]

Airport Authority Granted $4 Mil for State-of-the-Art Baggage System | pcbdaily.com
Airport Authority Granted $4 Mil for State-of-the-Art Baggage System

The Panama City-Bay County International Airport Authority today announced that it has been awarded a Transportation Security Administration grant of just over $4 million dollars for a new Checked Baggage Inspection System at the new airport now under construction.

The grant will also be used for subsequent modifications needed for TSA to install an Explosive Detection system. The new airport is one of several airports to receive this system.
The state of the art security equipment is designed to enhance screening capabilities and airport safety and also facilitate customer service. Construction of the $318 million airport began in January 2008 and is scheduled to open in late May 2010.


Steve Earnest, Federal Security Director said, “This technology will strengthen security and streamline the baggage screening process.” He added, “This baggage handling system will better enable Panama City-Bay County International Airport to detect explosives and other threats while allowing for the growth of the new airport.”


What this means for you is a faster, safer and more efficient Checkin process, essentially cutting out additional lines and steps in getting you from the counter to the plane. As the representatives explained, this comprehensive system will allow patrons to give their bags at the Checkin counter, which will go through a behind the scenes screening process and out the door back to you safely and without waiting in any additional lines.


The new technology will improve workplace safety for TSA employees by automating the baggage screening process, eliminating the need for passengers to walk checked baggage to a screening location and waiting for it to be cleared before proceeding to the security checkpoint. It will be the most up to date, efficient system in America.


The enhanced explosive detection technology also will provide on-screen viewing capabilities for TSA officers conducting baggage screening and reduce the number of re-scans and physical bag searches.

 

[Kurt]

Airport Authority to Consider New Name for Airport — The New PFN

At its September 11, 2009 meeting the Airport Authority announced that it would be considering potential names for the new airport when it met again on September 22.
If any member of the public would like to submit an idea, please email the suggested name to newpfn@gmail.com.
We will review the suggestions we receive and share them with the Board.
Thank you for your continued interest in our new airport.