MEDIA ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

As a general policy, the news media enjoy the same access to public areas of the airport (ticketing, lobbies, baggage claim areas, sidewalks, parking lots, etc.), as does the general public.

The Airfield Operations Area (AOA) is comprised of the leaseholds of airlines and other tenants of CMAA.  This category includes airline maintenance hangars, ticket counters, retail and eating establishments and aircraft ramp areas.  Media should make arrangements with the airline or appropriate tenant for access to such areas.  In many cases, the Marketing and Communications office can provide a contact phone number.

When filming at the airport, taking still photos, or conducting interviews, all media should contact the CMAA Marketing and Communications office for assistance prior to arriving at the airport. Media representatives are required to display press identification and identify themselves to anyone they interview, photograph, or film on airport property.

The media should not block or restrict movement anywhere in the terminal and entrances and exits should not be obstructed. When conducting interviews, the media must not interfere with airport or airline operations at any time.

Aircraft arrivals and departures may be viewed from the windows of the airport’s restaurant or outside the terminal on Jubilee Drive off of Lee Highway. CMAA reserves the right to restrict media activity at any location on airport premises if public security, safety, or operational concerns so warrant.

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