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When you think of snow, a day off from work or a cozy day inside might come to mind. At SHD, we think of snow a little differently. Our #1 concern is always safety and decreasing the impact of winter weather on operations. It’s a big job! Can you imagine if your driveway was 6,002 feet long – the length of our runway?! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some interesting facts and figures when it comes to managing snow at SHD! Snow Removal By the Numbers This area of Virginia averages 23 inches of snowfall a year. 1” of snow equals on average...

Happy New Year Valley Travelers! I hope you had a wonderful time ringing in 2019! Resolutions go hand-in-hand with the start of a new year, so we thought we would help you to make some great travel-related resolutions with the four suggestions below. Make lasting memories, streamline your business travel, travel like a pro, and reward yourself with a springtime getaway – read on to see how! 1. Visit at least one bucket list destination this year! Are you dreaming of a tropical getaway, an epic adventure, or a visit with a faraway loved one?...

The hustle and bustle of the holidays is at its peak! What makes the holidays memorable though are the special people we spend it with and the traditions we create over the years. From the SHD family to yours, we’d like to share some of our favorite holiday traditions with you. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season filled with special memories! My favorite tradition:  Every Christmas Eve as a child I always looked forward to getting to open one special present early – new Christmas pajamas to wear that night. It always seemed to make...

If you’re like us, your holiday shopping is in full swing! For the travelers on your list, we’re making your gift giving a breeze with the best travel gifts, gadgets, and gizmos. From commemorating world travels to making travel more comfortable, there’s something for everyone in this gift giving guide. Multiway Travel Bag Travel like a pro with this 3-in-1 travel bag. Attach it to your suitcase, transform it into a backpack, or use it as a shoulder bag. Multifunctional pockets, straps, and compartments are perfect for organization that can...

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and if you read this email to the end, it can also be the season of enjoyable holiday travel! We’ve compiled our top travel hacks for staying sane during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. With tips for pre-planning, packing, and making your flight, we’re making sure this really is the most wonderful time of year for travel! Download a Personal Assistant  Before you even pack your bag, make sure to download the United Airlines app! Give yourself the (free) gift of real time flight status alerts, mobile...

If you are like me, the Thanksgiving holiday tends to make you feel a bit sentimental when you reflect on what you are the most thankful for. The same is true for all of us at SHD! I know I’ve already shared with you what amazing growth we’ve seen in passenger traffic since the start of United in April but has it really sunk in that YOU are the reason we can celebrate? Every single one of you that have purchased a ticket from SHD in the past 8 months have made a big impact on the future growth of your local airport! There is no doubt YOU are...

As many of you know, last month SkyWest/United began direct flights to Chicago. We knew this flight would be popular in the community, but the number of you who flew from SHD in October blew us away! With your help we broke a 20-year old record for monthly passenger traffic! To be exact, 3,362 of you took advantage of the convenient, cost-effective, and time-saving flights at SHD –  for that we can’t say thank you enough! Another reason to celebrate? SkyWest also had a 100% completion rate of scheduled flights at SHD. That means there wasn’t...

One of the things I’ve heard time and again from visitors traveling to the Shenandoah Valley is that we have the best of both worlds. We enjoy the personal touch of small-town living but welcome the innovation of industry, technology, and a thriving higher education community. We’re surrounded by natural beauty but within easy reach of big cities through our proximity to air, rail, and highway travel. Now that United powered by SkyWest is available at SHD, we’ve connected travelers to two major airport hubs – Washington-Dulles and Chicago...

You’ve seen them in movies and read about them in the history books, but now is your chance to experience rare WWII aircraft like never before! SHD is excited to host the Wings of Freedom Tour with The Collings Foundationfeaturing the WWII era Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine,” B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 Mitchell “Tondelayo” bomber, and P-51 Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” fighter plane. Click here for a video sneak peek! The Wings of Freedom Tour is celebrating its 29th year of traveling the nation as a flying tribute to the flight...