COVID-19 may reorient the way that airlines operate their networks, and small and medium hub airports might have the highest risk of losing flights and access. Privatization (or long term leasing) is something that St. Louis has explored, San Juan’s airport has done, and others are interested in. But airports and their regions need to be mindful of having a real purpose for privatization and making sure a proposal is actually meeting their goals.
COVID-19 may reorient the way that airlines operate their networks, and small and medium hub airports might have the highest risk of losing flights and access. Privatization (or long term leasing) is something that St. Louis has explored, San Juan’s airport has done, and others are interested in. But airports and their regions need to be mindful of having a real purpose for privatization and making sure a proposal is actually meeting their goals.