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"JFK Airport sees most growth among top U.S. airports"

Tuesday, October 2, 2004

JFK Airport sees most growth among top U.S. airports
The Associated Press


NEW YORK (AP) - John F. Kennedy International Airport saw the most growth in
passengers over the last year among the nation's 25 busiest airports. 

Citing Federal Aviation Administration figures, the Daily News reported
Kennedy, the nation's 12th busiest airport, grew by 8% in 2003, surpassing
Los Angeles Airport, which lost 3%, and O'Hare Airport in Chicago, which
gained 4%. (Related story: O'Hare will get less flights, less delays)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and collaborators have spent
$9.4 billion to upgrade the terminals at Kennedy and built new roadway
systems and parking garages. The most recent major improvement was last
year's addition of the $1.9 billion AirTrain. 

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners has also approved $179 million for
maintenance and preparation for new airplanes. 

"Like any good landlord, we want to make sure we're not only making
improvements for tenants but also keep things in good repair," said Port
Authority Vice Chairman Charles Gargano.


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