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
Terminal improvements include of the 440,000-square-foot Concourse E, a joint $560 million effort between the airline and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which manages IAD and Reagan National Airport (DCA).
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is constructing two new terminals and upgrading roadways at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as part of a $19.5 billion initiative.