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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Airports grow as airlines shrink
A smart piece of reporting appeared in today's New York Times on how over the last decade numerous airports have grown, largely at the behest of their airline tenants, and now face a time of declining traffic because of airline cutbacks. You will notice that PHL isn't mentioned in the story. Our airport's terminals and other "landside" facilities (as opposed to the "airside," meaning runways, taxiways and ramps) have grown significantly in the same time, but PHL does not appear likely to wind up with a great deal less traffic as, some of the other hub airports in the Times' story will, during the industry's downturn. The terminals have grown to accommodate US Airways and more recently Southwest's needs, and the region is better off for it. Look for more on this topic next week.
Posted by Tom BELDEN @ 2:35 PM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:25 AM, 10/31/2008
    I see the extention of terminal E but will there be other extentions for more gates??
    — STEVE5444


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About Tom Belden
Tom Belden has been reporting about Philadelphia International Airport and other air travel subjects for more than 20 years, writing columns for The Inquirer's Travel and Business sections. His reporting (with colleague Craig McCoy) on baggage handling problems in Philadelphia have been credited with helping to improve the system. His previous blog was called Road Warrior. He can reached at tbelden@phillynews.com.
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