Asheville Regional Airport Reaches New Milestone with Baggage Claim Opening
By Sarah Monroe | Published 2026-04-17T14:29:35.524Z
Business
Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) today, April 17, 2026, are the first to experience the latest upgrade in the airport's massive $400 million expansion project.
Asheville -- April 17, 2026: Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) today, April 17, 2026, are the first to experience the latest upgrade in the airport's massive $400 million expansion project. This morning, the first phase of the brand-new baggage claim facility officially opened for service, marking a significant step toward the completion of the "AVL Forward" initiative.The opening follows the final closure of the airport’s legacy baggage claim area, which saw its last flight