Incidentally, I had a nice conversation with Google AI about my hovercraft idea, and it felt that the main issues would be the noise affecting the neighbors (although, having lived in the Terrace, there's already plenty of noise from the planes themselves) and the hovercraft's effect on the environmentally-sensitive mud flats.
Just in time for the start of spring training!
Never. The Hartford and Springfield CSA's have a combined population of around 3.4 million and Portland's CSA population is around 700K. In addition, Bradley is perfectly located between the two cities and even though it is not known as a vacation destination it would be impossible to make up for the massive difference between the two cachement areas. BTV (#123) has already passed MHT (#124) for the 6th busiest airport in New England with HVN (#121) sliding into the 5th position according to CY 2025 enplanement numbers.
Las Vegas has less than half the population of the Boston area with more than 10 million more in passenger counts. It's also, like Portland not a hub or connecting flight city. We've seen how tourism and other visitor traffic can provide a big boost to an airport (Orlando too). The Portland area will probably get close to a million in metro by 2030, and I don't see tourism slowing down. Jetport car rentals are on pace to break another record this summer. People want to visit and maybe even scout to see about moving here. And you should see all the activity up at Bar Harbor. That population will double soon, and the tourism? Out of control, almost. All good!
Will do. I'll reference the communication.TC, tried to respond to your message but replies have been closed for some odd reason? I love your idea and think the photo would be perfect. Discussed it with Paul awhile ago and he told me that it would be best to hold off until the dust settles with the upcoming improvements to baggage claim and the replacement of all of the restaurants. You should email him all of your suggestions along with the photo and I know he will take the time to respond which will at least get your foot in the door for future additions. Best.