"If you want more routes keep flying local" | Lacey Guzman - CCIA

In this episode of the United We Podcast, we sit down with Lacey Guzman of the Corpus Christi International Airport, a rising leader in the Coastal Bend’s aviation, community, and economic development scene.

From new flight routes to leadership journeys, we break down the real story behind what’s happening at CCIA and what it means for the region.

We dive into:
• How CCIA secured nonstop Frontier flights to Denver,  and why it took years of work
• Why so many Corpus Christians were driving to San Antonio to fly… and how that data changed everything
• The behind-the-scenes process of pitching airlines, lowering airport costs, and attracting new routes
• How community support stepped up during the federal shutdown to help TSA and FAA staff
• The airport’s major upgrades, restrooms, restaurants, patio, and award-winning improvements
• What the Minimum Revenue Guarantee really is, and why hitting 70% matters
• Lacey’s journey into Leadership Corpus Christi and what she’s learned about the community
• The impact of Run the Runway, raising over $70,000 for Wings of Texas
• Why flying local is the single biggest factor in bringing more routes to Corpus Christi

Whether you’re passionate about travel, economic growth, or the future of Corpus Christi’s airport, this conversation breaks it all down, from the challenges to the wins, and everything in between.