Cranky Talk: How Airports are Funded and the Impact of COVID-19

<p>This week, Brett and Dave talk about how airports are funded and will taxpayers be on the hook for empty airports during the COVID crisis. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><a href='https://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/grant_histories/annual_reports/media/FY2017-AIP-Annual-Report-to-Congress.pdf'>AIP 2017 Report</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/hotel-tax-for-new-airport-terminal-approved/article_3cf13226-58b6-11e6-b4dd-ffa2c7b3c369.html'>Missourian: Columbia Hotel Tax </a></p> <p><a href='https://www.lawa.org/-/media/lawa-web/group-and--division/files/air-carrier-operating-permit-acop-lax/landing-fees-at-lax.ashx'>LAWA Landing Fees</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2019/07/30/dfw-airport-upping-fee-to-6-for-pass-through-drivers-using-it-as-a-shortcut/'>Dallas Morning News: DFW Toll Road</a></p>