Airports are flush with cash and are recording sky-high revenues. See where this money is being used to improve the passenger experience without increasing the PFC.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has started a $4 billion expansion called “Journey With AUS” that includes a new arrivals and departures hall, a concourse with 20 gates and infrastructure upgrades.
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is set for a $2.2 billion expansion after receiving approval from the city council. The project aims to preserve the airport’s mid-century modern architecture while doubling passenger capacity to 6.4 million by 2042.
The U.S. FAA has allocated $332 million in funding for 171 airport infrastructure projects across 32 states, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize U.S. airports and air traffic control systems.
Ogden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) has started a $4.4 million terminal expansion project, funded by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants and city funds, aiming to enhance passenger experience with a new entrance, improved loading zones and indoor baggage claim. The project is expected to be completed in the fall, and airport director Brian Condie hopes the upgrades will attract