CNN Airport Network Adds 50th Airport To Roster

CNN Airport Network, the nation’s prominent source for on-the-go news and entertainment in the airport industry, is now available in 50 major airports across the country, reaching an audience of over 263 million passengers each year, after signing its most recent carriage deal with the Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington. CNN Airport Network has also renewed contracts for continued service in three major cities, including the Memphis International Airport (MEM), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The announcement was made by Debbie Cooper, President of CNN Airport Network.

“CNN Airport Network has been a valued brand for over 21 years, and our dedication to providing a quality service that enhances the travelers experience resonates with our engaged audience,” said Cooper. “The network has proved itself to be the most trusted source for information and news for over two decades, and our consistent growth shows our strength in the marketplace and as a leader in the airport entertainment space.”

Launched in 1991, CNN Airport Network is the only live satellite-delivered airport programming service specifically designed for the busy traveler. CNN Airport Network delivers live daily news from CNN and HLN, original travel features, entertainment programming from HBO, TBS, TNT and TCM, and live sporting events from premiere sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Source: 2012 FAA and 2010 The Nielsen Company Custom Audience Survey

About CNN Airport Network

CNN Airport Network, which is run by Turner Private Networks, Inc., can be seen in more than 2,000 gates and other viewing areas in 50 major U.S. airports, representing more than 469 million passenger enplanements annually. CNN Airport Network delivers national and international news, live breaking news, entertainment, weather, live sports, business and lifestyle features from CNN and other Time Warner properties.

About CNN

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively-syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.