CNN Airport Network Adds San Diego To Roster Of Airports

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Atlanta-based CNN Airport Network, a national source for on-the-go news and entertainment in the airport industry, has inked a deal to add service at the San Diego International Airport.

cnn_aports_logoIt has also renewed agreements for service in 22 airports across the country in 2014, including such major hubs such as Reagan International Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

Further, while continuing to grow its roster of airports nationwide, CNN Airport Network is also bolstering its programming lineup by adding CNN’s original programming such as ‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’, ‘Somebody’s Gotta Do It’ with Mike Rowe and The Sixties, and truTV’s hit show ‘The Carbonaro Effect’.

CNN Airport Network will install 26 HD LCD display screens serving passengers at 49 of the 55 gates at San Diego Int’l Airport.

“With service in San Diego, we are continuing to grow our roster of airports while evolving our programming lineup to deliver marquee entertainment to busy travelers at all major hubs across the country,” says Debbie Cooper, president of CNN Airport Network. “Our continued service and long-standing relationships with some of the largest airports in the country drive home the success of CNN Airport Network and we’re happy to continue working with them to deliver unparalleled news, entertainment and sports programming to the thousands of passengers traveling through their terminals each year.”

Launched in 1991, CNN Airport Network is believed to be 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 NBA, MLB and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. CNN Airport Network is available in 48 major airports across the country, reaching an audience of over 469 million passengers each year.

CNN Airport Network is run by Turner Private Networks Inc., a Time Warner property.


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