Busy Thanksgiving travel at DIA will start Friday

This Thanksgiving travel season is expected to rank as one of the busiest ever. Industry group Airlines for America reports that more than 30 million passengers are expected to take to the skies between Friday and Nov. 27. “It’s really not a surprise that we’re seeing record travel,” said Rebecca Spicer of Airlines for American.

Missoula Airport says $67m construction project moves forward

Missoula International Airport continues to make strides on a three-year, $67 million construction project, in an effort to bring in additional flights and airlines to the Garden City. Coming changes include an additional gate, new gift shop, additional parking and new security checkpoint. The airport has made a lot of progress with their construction for

City opens $841 million parking and rental car facility at O’Hare International Airport

The city of Chicago on Wednesday officially opened a new ground transportation center at O’Hare International Airport that includes rental car facilities, public parking and a place for service dogs. The $841 million, 2.5 million-square-foot “Multi Modal Facility” provides a central access point for rental cars and parking, and next year will offer a connection

Work starts on 2nd phase of Ford airport improvement project

Work has started on the second phase of the Gateway Transformation Project at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. Officials say improvements are focused on airline ticket counters and baggage service offices, baggage claim, curbside and other areas. Remodeling will include new terrazzo flooring, new LED lighting fixtures and upgraded signage. Construction

Chicago O’Hare outlines timing of decade-long expansion works

Chicago O’Hare International airport is set to start work on an $8.5 billion plan to overhaul and expand its congested terminal complex next year. The city of Chicago, which operates the airport, will begin with an expansion of terminal 5 in 2019 in preparation for major works on its central terminal area, including replacing terminal

Syracuse airport completes 2-year, $62 million upgrade

The Syracuse airport has a bigger, better terminal, renovated pedestrian bridges and other upgrades with the completion of a $62 million renovation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo stopped by the airport Thursday to celebrate the two-year project’s completion. The Democrat says airports make crucial first impressions that help attract business to the region. He was at Rochester’s

$60 million renovation to Syracuse airport complete

More than $60 million in renovations to Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport has been completed. The project is meant to improve the traveler experience and the region’s image. Gov. Andrew Cuomo cut the ribbon in the redesigned terminal with new interior and exterior signage, more natural light and kiosks. Gone is the outside concrete canopy, replaced