Manhattan Regional Airport will celebrate the 10th anniversary of American Airlines regional jet service with a cake cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. in the terminal lobby . The public is welcome to attend the ceremony which will launch a 10-month-long campaign and contest for prizes.

American Airlines officially started service at Manhattan Regional Airport on Aug. 25. What began as a single destination to Dallas-Fort Worth grew to include Chicago O’Hare. Passengers getting on board at MHK have also increased dramatically in the last 10 years, growing from about 10,000 to over 70,000 emplanements and setting a record in 2018.

To celebrate, a cake cutting ceremony will launch a 10-month campaign and contest from Aug. 23 to June 30, 2020. The Manhattan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is managing the contest, which will include monthly drawings for various vacation and staycation packages.

To participate in the contest, any passenger 18 years of age or older who flies in and out of Manhattan Regional Airport between Aug. 23, 2019 and June 30, 2020 is eligible to submit one entry each time they arrive or depart MHK.

The newly renovated passenger terminal at MHK currently offers three flights to Dallas-Fort Worth and three flights to Chicgo O’Hare daily.