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Work begins on $20M pedestrian bridge at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Crews are currently building canopies for a $20-million pedestrian bridge outside the domestic terminal. Now, they’re asking the Atlanta City Council for millions to build new pedestrian bridges between the parking decks and the terminal. The money will come from airport funds and revenue from the $4.50 passenger facility charge travelers pay for each flight.
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American Airlines’ $1.6-billion LAX overhaul is the carrier’s costliest airport investment

American Airlines has kicked off its $1.6-billion overhaul at Los Angeles International Airport, one of a series of pricey LAX upgrades that will add gates, bigger bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows at the carrier’s terminals. A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday attended by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker initiated a 10-year
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America is Investing Wisely in Airport Infrastructure Projects

For all airline passengers, the flying experience begins and ends at airports. Airlines and our airport partners have a vested interest in constantly improving our nation’s airports, so passengers can have the travel experience they expect and deserve. It’s important that we find ways to fund necessary improvement projects at airports across the country without
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to small airports in 34 states. More than half of these airports serve rural communities and mostly general aviation. This funding is in addition to the $3.31 billion already awarded
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Louisville International Airport preps for $100 million in upgrades

Some $100 million in upgrades are planned for Louisville International Airport over the next three to five years, airport authority spokeswoman Natalie Chaudoin told the Courier Journal on Friday. Up for replacement are the airport’s 24 jetways — the moveable bridges connecting planes to terminals — as well as six of the airport’s 10 escalators.
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