"Biden Administration Allocates $970 Million for US Airport Upgrades"
The Biden administration is allocating $970 million for upgrades at 114 airports across the US, with projects including wider concourses, new baggage-handling systems, and new terminals. The funding comes from a $5 billion grant program aimed at modernizing airport terminals, with the largest sums going to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and O’Hare International Airport. The administration received over 600 applications totaling $14 billion in requests, and is emphasizing the importance of investing in physical infrastructure to improve the travel experience for air passengers.