RENO, Nev. (Sept. 12, 2023) – The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) announced today the creation of a new executive leadership role, Chief Air Service Development Officer, to position the airport to compete with other communities across the U.S. for limited air service. Assuming this role effective Oct. 2 will be Tina Iftiger, a longtime RTAA leader who has deep experience with airline business models and extensive business and community relationships across northern Nevada.
“The number of passengers traveling through our airport has returned to – and some days exceeds – pre-pandemic levels,” said Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority CEO Daren Griffin. “This new role strengthens our leadership and focus on attracting new air service while retaining existing routes to support business and tourism in our region.”
Currently the RTAA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Iftiger joined the organization in 2009 as the Vice President of Airport Economic Development. Prior to joining RTAA, she was Director of Business Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). She will bring her significant experience to bear during this important time in the history of the airport, which has started the MoreRNO project.
“I’m excited to work with our airline partners, my airport colleagues as well as collaborate with economic development agencies, destination marketing groups, chambers of commerce and area businesses that are driving air travel demand,” said Tina Iftiger, Chief Air Service Development Officer.
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