December 29, 2002
Notice Issued To Passengers Departing From Lehigh Valley International Airport

Contact: George F. Doughty, Executive Director
Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
1 - 800 - FLY - LVIA

Lehigh Valley, PA - The Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority has been advised by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that they will begin screening of all checked baggage Monday, December 30, 2002. This is one day ahead of the federally mandated start date.

The Airport Authority recommends that passengers allow more time for the check-in process if they will be checking bags. Passengers with only carry-on baggage will not be affected. During the initial start-up period, the Airport Authority recommends that passengers with checked bags arrive two hours ahead of departure. We believe that significant delays are possible at all airports as this new process is put in place.

This is a federally mandated program operated by the TSA. While we support the goal of 100% baggage inspection and are providing assistance to the TSA, neither the Airport Authority nor the airlines serving Lehigh Valley International Airport have any responsibility or control over the process.

Passengers are urged to call 1-800-FLY-LVIA or visit www.LVIA.org for current flight information.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is located near Allentown, Pennsylvania and serves a twelve county area with a population of 2.5 million people. The Airport is easily accessible from communities in eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey areas.