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  • 2022-06-15

    The Rush

    I’ve spoken to several Des Moines residents this week, people who were deeply opposed to the Third Runway, but wish the Port would “get its act together and do something about those long lines at the airport!” Or… they hate the noise, but on the other hand, the $45 flights from Boise are just the
  • 1982-04-01

    Flyer: How An Airline Sets Up At Sea-Tac

    This April 1982 edition of the Sea-Tac Flyer, the Port of Seattle's employee newsletter, explains how airlines set up operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following federal deregulation in 1978. It details the process new carriers must follow, including obtaining route authorization, negotiating facility leases or sharing arrangements with established airlines, and working with Port departments on construction and agreements. The issue also covers airline announcements, a Black History Month exhibit, and other employee news from the airport.
  • 1974-03-25

    Airport Highlights: FAA’s proposed retrofit rule and CAB/BOE security surcharge hearing, March 25, 1974

    A March 25, 1974 edition of Airport Highlights reports that the FAA was set to publish a proposed rule requiring all U.S. airline jet aircraft to meet FAR 36 noise standards by mid-1978, at an estimated cost of $600–800 million for the roughly 1,880 non-compliant jets in the fleet. The EPA was also preparing to release its 'Noise Levels Document' by April 2, outlining noise levels considered harmful to public health, though officials cautioned it should not be treated as a local regulatory standard. Additionally, the CAB Bureau of Economics moved for a full Board hearing on airport security surcharges, citing evidence that carriers were collecting revenue far exceeding their actual security costs.