SBN News

Allegiant Announces New Route to Tennessee with One-Way Fares as Low as $45*

February 12, 2024

Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities around the country. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $45.* The routes, launching in June, will provide the only nonstop service between these cities. “This expansion caters to passengers and communities we…

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Airport Authority Board President to Present $10,000 to Robert L. Miller, Sr. Veteran’s Center

January 25, 2024

South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) twelfth annual Bears in the Air program raised $10,000 to benefit local Veterans residing at the Robert L. Miller, Sr. Veteran’s Center on the campus of the Center for the Homeless. St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President David Sage will present the $10,000 check to Lani Vivirito, Chief Resource…

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South Bend International Airport to Deliver 2600 Teddy Bears to Children in Five Area Hospitals

December 18, 2023

South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) twelfth annual Bears in the Air program is providing more than 2600 teddy bears to children in five area hospitals. The bears will be delivered by SBN’s CEO & Executive Director Mike Daigle and SBN team members December 20 and 21 to Beacon Children’s Hospital, Saint Joseph Mishawaka & Plymouth…

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Spread Cheer To Children, Veterans With Bears in the Air 2023

October 19, 2023

Medically fragile children and Veterans need a bit more holiday cheer than your average person during what should be the most wonderful time of year. You can help spread that extra holiday cheer by participating in South Bend International Airport’s Bears in the Air program. Since we started this annual event more than 10 years…

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5th Annual Aviation Education Day

July 26, 2023

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.   We are excited to host our 5th annual Aviation Education Day presented by Corporate Wings at South Bend International Airport! This event grew five-fold last year, and we are thrilled to keep the momentum going this year with additional activities, more food options, and…

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2023 Job Fair & Career Expo

February 2, 2023

Ready to take your career to new heights? Mark your calendar and join us at our Job Fair and Career Expo at South Bend International Airport! TSA, United Ground Express, Corporate Wings, SkyWest, FAA Technical Operations, South Bend Chocolate Company, Performance Plus, and REEF Parking will all be participating along with the St. Joseph County…

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Attend the 11th Annual Bears in the Air Kickoff Party

November 2, 2022

Nearly 15,000 teddy bears — resulting in nearly 15,000 smiles — have been delivered to children at local hospitals over the last ten years because of the Bears in the Air program. Holiday cheer should be abundant this time of year, but some people have fewer reasons to smile than others. That’s why the Bears…

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4th Annual Aviation Education Day

June 16, 2022

It’s time again for our annual Aviation Education Day! This FREE event is open to the public and is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about aviation. The day will be jam-packed with tons of cool aviation-related activities, information, and pure fun that everyone can enjoy, no matter the age. It will…

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Airport Master Plan Update – Public Open House #2

October 29, 2021

The St. Joseph County Airport Authority (SJCAA), as owner and operator of the South Bend International Airport (SBN), will be holding a public Open House on November 9, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the upstairs Atrium east of the Delta ticket counter (accessible via elevator) of the airport’s commercial terminal building located…

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Top Winter Destinations from South Bend – Wonderlands and Beyond

October 15, 2021

When traveling during the winter months, chances are good that you’re one of two types of people—those who can’t get enough snow, and those who would prefer a nice, warm beach. Winter, like summer, is one of those polarizing seasons that has us wondering how the other half lives (as in: the other hemisphere of…

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Best Fall Travel Spots – Leaf Peeping & Beyond

September 15, 2021

Perhaps more than any other season, autumn feels deeply personal. It’s a time for reflection between the harsher realities of summer and winter—a break in the middle of extremes. As the leaves brighten and a chill floats in on the breeze, new travel opportunities open up, providing us with newer avenues of exploration. Fall is…

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Your Passport to International Travel – Everything You Need to See the World

August 16, 2021

Your United States passport is valid in every country on Earth with only one exception (North Korea). Beyond that singular limitation, passports open borders when coming or going, enable you to seek government assistance wherever you are in the world, and can last for an entire decade before renewal. For jetsetters of all stripes, a…

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