Hey Congress, Increased Taxes on Airline Tickets Won’t Fly

Recently, Rep. Peter DeFazio, one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, said something that sounds innocuous — but that would be bad news for every American traveler. DeFazio, the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, told an industry conference that the country needs to find new ways for “America’s airports to

Terminal expansion project begins at Will Rogers World Airport

Timberlake Construction Co. began work this week on its $61.9 million contract to build a new east concourse and four new gates at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. Within the next several weeks, passengers and airport visitors will see temporary, protective walls erected around escalators from the tunnel to baggage claim, and from

Up, Up & Away: Clinton National Airport renovations move forward

Clinton National Airport will soon begin work on the final phase of a six-year, $90-million improvement project in the terminal … “We’re excited; there’s a lot going on,” Ronald Mathieu, Clinton National Airport Executive Director, said. These improvements are part of the airport’s 2020 Vision Plan, which included renovations already completed in the lobby and

Oakland Int’l Invests in Seismic Retrofit for Terminal 1

Passenger traffic has been on a steady rise at Oakland International (OAK) over the last five years, and airport officials are working to make sure the facilities can meet current and future demand. Recent projects have targeted structural integrity and the customer experience as top priorities … As part of the airport’s Moving Modern program,

Lawton airport prepping for terminal renovations

Design plans for a massive renovation of the terminal at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport are ready, meaning airport officials now will be looking at funding sources for the work … The total estimated cost is $10.7 million, with another $2.053 million estimated for additional work such as a break room for Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

New York’s LaGuardia soars amid $8B renovation

LaGuardia Airport in New York was built in 1939. A year later it became the busiest airport in the United States. It was the pride of the nation. It was state of the art. By 2016 it was one of the most reviled airports in the nation known for delays, congestion and shoddy facilities. Now,