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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
AIRPORT RESTAURANT OPERATOR

Fort Smith Regional Airport is accepting proposals from qualified parties interested in leasing and operating the Restaurant in the airline terminal building. A RFP packet is required and can be obtained below or by contacting the Airport administration office at 479.452.7000 ext. 50. The Airport maintains an ACDBE Program and such businesses certified as ACDBE by the State of Arkansas are encouraged to submit proposals. The deadline for submitting proposals is 2 pm, November 10, 2011. The Airport reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received and to conduct new selection procedures if the airport deems it necessary.

Click here for RFP packet for Restaurant Operator

Fort Smith Airshow 2011

The Fort Smith Airshow for 2011 is scheduled for October 1 & 2. The biennial event is one of the few community airshows in the country that are still free of charge to the general public.
The Thunderbirds are the headline performance. Updates on the performers for the airshow will be announced as they are made available.
For more detailed information visit www.airshowfortsmith.comthe website. Be sure and mark your calendar for the Fort Smith Airshow October 1 & 2, 2011.

Earn Miles Parking at Fort Smith Regional Airport With Republic Parking System and THANKS AGAIN®

Republic Parking System and Thanks Again, LLC have joined forces to enable our travelers to automatically earn airline miles from six major air carriers when they park at Fort Smith Regional Airport.

Consumer enrollment in the program is Free, Quick and Secure. Simply register any credit or debit card at www.thanksagain.com/Republic. Customers can register up to five different cards.

“Republic Parking System welcomes the addition of the Thanks Again Traveler Loyalty Program as a value-added service to our parking operation at Fort Smith Regional Airport.” said Bob Linehart, Executive Vice President, Republic Parking System.

To qualify to earn miles, enrolled members must pay for on-airport parking with their registered credit or debit card.

From April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, enrolled travelers earn 1 mile for every $1 spent. These airline miles are above and beyond any miles that consumers may already earn on affinity credit or debit reward cards they register in the Thanks Again Traveler Loyalty Program.

In addition, each qualifying parking purchase counts toward special bonuses under the nationwide Thanks Again Traveler Loyalty Program. Members can earn up to 4,000 miles every 90 days within the Thanks Again network. Each 90 days, members that cumulatively spend at least $250 within the network qualify for 500 bonus miles; those that spend $500 receive 1,500 miles; and those that spend $1,000 earn 4,000 miles. See www.thanksagain.com/Republic for specific Terms and Conditions.

Republic Parking’s partnership with Thanks Again is a testament of their commitment to providing quality customer service. Fort Smith Regional Airport is pleased to support their efforts to provide a rewards system to frequent travelers utilizing parking services at the Airport.

This program is managed by Republic Parking System (www.republicparking.com) in partnership with Thanks Again (www.thanksagain.com).

Helpful Hints for Holiday Travelers

Handy Checklist for Holiday Travelers

Holiday Travel Checklist

Part time Secretary/Clerk Position

Application may be email to admin@fortsmithairport.com with ‘Application’ in subject line or mailed to Fort Smith Airport, 6700 McKennon Blvd, Suite 200, Fort Smith, AR 72903. To download application, click on Employment Application.

Employment Application

Fort Smith Airshow 2010

The Fort Smith Airshow for 2010 is scheduled for June 26-27. The biennial event is one of the few community airshows in the country that are still free of charge to the general public.
Updates on the performers for the airshow will be announced as they are made available. Be sure and mark your calendar for the Fort Smith Airshow June 26-27, 2010.

NEW LOWER AIRFARES FROM FORT SMITH

No Reason To Drive Beyond Fort Smith With The New Lower Fares Now Being Offered By American. Be Sure To Check Out American's "Business ExtrAA®." You Don't Have to Be A Fortune 500 Company To Earn Travel Awards Like One.

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The Fort Smith Regional Airport now has the Runway Cafe, with great food and lots of friendly service.

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