Media Business | Nicole Noll-Williams, How Media Deals w/ Travel Trends, Airport Growth

Originally Uploaded January 29th, reloaded March 29th For Media Business Episode 83: Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Nicole Noll-Williams, the President and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Authority. In their conversation Tony covered several topics with Nicole: -Breeze Airways, American, Delta Apple Vacation flights. -TSA Pre-Check Enrollment -The next Aviation Technology Graduation Class -2025 new flying rules & regulations -Winter & Spring Travel Tips -New airport news Nicole brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry to her leadership role at CRAA, with a background that includes air service development, airline management, and contract management. She also served nearly three years as the Mid-Michigan Regional Director for U.S. Senator Gary C. Peters. In her previous role with the Airport Authority, she was the Director of Marketing and Passenger Development, where she spearheaded development, marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts. Her initiatives were instrumental in establishing direct flights to Washington D.C. and international destinations, including Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Quick recap Tony and Nicole discussed various travel-related topics, including the addition of Breeze Airways and increased service by American Airlines, as well as the importance of the Real ID for air travel. They also touched on ongoing projects at the Lansing airport, including a road project, terminal redesign, and master plan for the airport's land, as well as a partnership with Beta Technologies for electric aircraft charging units. Lastly, they shared their experience with an electric plane simulator and discussed the potential benefits of electric aviation, with Nicole expressing her excitement about the Faa Reauthorization bill. • Nicole to schedule TSA precheck enrollment events for late spring and fall. • Airport authority to implement Real ID enforcement starting May 7, 2025. Travel Updates and TSA Requirements Tony and Nicole discussed various topics related to travel and the Lansing airport. They highlighted the addition of Breeze Airways, offering non-stop flights to Orlando and Fort Myers, and the upcoming flights to Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay by Apple Vacations. Lansing Airport Projects and Electric Planes Nicole discussed several ongoing projects at the Lansing airport, including a road project, a terminal redesign, and a master plan for the airport's 2,000 acres of land. She also mentioned the airport's partnership with Beta Technologies for the development of electric aircraft charging units, which will be installed at four Michigan airports, including Lansing. Electric Plane Simulator and Travel Tips Tony and Nicole discussed their experience with an electric plane simulator, highlighting its quiet operation and potential benefits for aviation. Nicole emphasized the importance of giving oneself extra time during winter and spring travel due to potential weather conditions and the need to check in online for baggage. Thank you to Benjamin Robinson and Motor City Skyline's music » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/