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Written by Nick | February 10, 2020

Erie International Airport upgrades terminal

“We had a 1957 terminal building in need of an update,” explains Airport Director Derek Martin. “Small communities generally can’t afford a completely new terminal building. Our short-term goal was to refresh the building to provide our customers with 21st century amenities and a more pleasurable travel experience.” In total, construction lasted six months and

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Written by Nick | February 10, 2020

From tacos to takeoffs, growing Austin airport spreads its wings

One of the airport’s major successes last year was its $350 million, nine-gate expansion, which included six new international gates and more than 30 new and remodeled concessions. The full cost of the airport’s next planned expansion—to be completed in 2040—has yet to be released. However, airport spokesman Bryce Dubee said the airport is self-sustaining

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Written by Nick | February 6, 2020

Without debate, San Jose City Council approves millions to support new airline flights

Under the airport’s Air Service Support Program created in 2006, five airlines will share in $7.3 million over an 18-month period because they are launching new service or adding flights on existing routes. However, the airport expects to realize a net positive impact to its bottom line of $5.5 million because of the new flights.

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Written by Nick | February 5, 2020

Richmond airport extension of Concourse A slated for completion at end of summer

Richmond International Airport’s extension of Concourse A is targeted for completion at the end of this summer. The estimated $38 million project that began in Jan. 2019 is being primarily funded by a $4.50 Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), attached to every ticket departing RIC. Airport spokesperson Troy Bell said the airport is “not taking on

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Written by Nick | February 4, 2020

Let’s not ground air passengers with a tax hike

If the passenger facilities charge was doubled to $8.50 per flight, a family of four flying to a destination requiring a connecting flight would pay nearly $150 in the passenger facility charges, and that is on top of the existing $4 segment fee, a $5.60 security fee, and a 7.5 percent federal excise tax. It

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Written by Nick | January 30, 2020

New terminal to be built at Kentucky airport

The Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board unanimously approved contracts to build a new terminal. “We are excited to start this new terminal project which has been a goal for over 20 years,” said Airport Board Chairman George Bray. “This will be the first of many great things that lie ahead for the airport, the community,

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Written by Nick | January 29, 2020

Terminal 3 North Concourse at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport opens Feb. 3

The North Concourse inside Terminal 3 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will open to the public and begin servicing departing and arriving flights on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, airport officials announced Tuesday during a media preview event. The newly-renovated concourse has 10 gates, a few new restaurants and bars, seating areas with cellphone charging

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Written by Nick | January 28, 2020

Hidden tax increases on airlines tickets won’t fly

If the fee is raised to $8.50, a family of four on a trip with a connecting flight would pay nearly $150 in this tax alone – a tax that is layered on top of the price of the ticket itself, a major reason people don’t notice it. Such a substantial increase could be the

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Written by Nick | January 28, 2020

Marion County approves airport upgrades

The Marion County Commissioners Court approved amendments to an airport improvement project, funded by a TxDOT grant, to make Jefferson’s Cypress River Airport not only better, but safer. The $469,300 grant was initially approved in 2017 for the long-term project, which consists of three phases over a period of years, introducing lighting upgrades, planning, and