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The glamour of air travel finally has a scheduled arrival: May 15, 2019, the opening date of the already iconic TWA Hotel at JFK Airport that promises a return to the friendly skies right here on the ground.

A long-awaited agreement among most of airlines that will fly out of a new Kansas City International Airport could result in a reduction of the project’s cost, according to developers and city officials. The cost for developing the project will be about $1.5 billion rather than a previous estimate of $1.64 billion.

…oday’s LaGuardia Airport, which is becoming a modernized gateway with a choice of retail and traveler-friendly amenities like free Wi-Fi, workstations, plugs for both USB and AC adapters between all the seats, bathrooms that literally sparkle, and a variety of food options.

The airport community and Congress want to nearly double the $4.50 passenger facility charge (PFC) that is added to the cost of every airline ticket. Increasing the PFC to $8.50 would be a stealth tax hike – one that would fall squarely on travelers in the form of higher ticket prices.

The federal cap on the PFC – currently $4.50 per passenger enplanement or $18 total per itinerary – has not been increased since 2000, despite a doubling of revenue generated from the charge. This rise in revenue, without a rise in the rate, has remained ahead of inflation plus passenger enplanements at primary U.S. airports.

John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 will undergo a $344 million overhaul as part of a $13 billion redevelopment of New York City’s main international gateway. The plans, announced Wednesday, solve a piece of a complex puzzle in which the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, seeks to

A dramatic new outdoor observation deck opens to passengers at San Francisco International Airport opens this week. The deck is just one part of a recent $55 million upgrade to the airport’s International Terminal.

A $7 million renovation project at the Appleton International Airport is over, just as the airport is named third busiest in the state. It’s been more than 13 months since a renovation project broke ground — showing those flying in and out an entirely new look. Appleton International Airport Director Abe Weber said, “We’ve expanded

Major expansions to its parking, airplane apron and concourse areas and the possible construction of an office building help make up a total of more than $33 million worth of future planned and potential projects at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport … the total cost of the future airport developments be paid for with a