US government to pump almost $1bn into nation’s airports

The US government is to disburse nearly $1bn in infrastructure grants to 99 airports in 47 states. The money, which is to be spent under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is to “meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help get travellers in and out of airports more quickly and improve the passenger experience by investing in new baggage systems, larger security checkpoints and improved ground transportation”, according to a Department of Transportation announcement. Among the dozens project to be funded are a new terminal at Des Moines International Airport, a new terminal and