Originally Posted by
guy44134
There are a couple of factors in play:
- PIT has a large base of OneWold members as an ex-USAirways hub.
- The state of Pennsylvania provides a lot of financial support to incentivize new international service.
- PIT has demonstrated the ability to support several international flights for a longer period than CLE.
- PIT has much better FIS facilities and is investing in a new terminal.
- Pittsburgh has a better overall regional economy and better governance than Cleveland.
Good points. The airport should not be run by the city it is a regional facility. The customs area was reset into a concourse originally built in the 1950’s. The airport does to many remodels while it’s newest
concourse sits empty.
Tracking flights out of DTW,PHL,BOS, ATL, MIA many international flights not just by the hub airline many others. Direct service to London especially March thru October traffic factors.
World Class hearh facilitys people come world wide from London could also connect at LHR. Cleveland Clinic building a facility in London.
Several headquarter based companies in NE Ohio
Several college and universities draw international students. During summer months many from here travel to Europe for vacations could also connect at LHR. Market NE Ohio for tourism in the summer lots to do Cedar Point, workd class museums, great restaurants, MLB baseball.
How do we remove the city from operating a airport
to regional management. Other cities have done it. Should have been done 50 years ago.