Originally Posted by The Lev
It is too bad the Feds have allowed the local airport authorities to spend like drunken sailors for so long before stepping in. I'm afraid the horse left the barn a long time ago, so bringing real stakeholders other than the construction industry and civic boosters to the table will not really help that much for quite a few years.
So am I to understand that you would have preferred the airports to remain in the condition they were prior to handing over to local authorities?
The feds had left all of the airports in very poor condition and the airports desperately needed improvements. You will find most of the airport improvements are at an acceptable standard for a public space.
Most of the authorities do take their customers (passengers and carriers) very seriously and make improvements that reflect their needs. I am not sure if having airline representation on the Boards will do this, and if there is how would you do it? Does each carrier get a board member or does IATA? This could make for an unweildy board depending on the authority.