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November 20, 2008
U.S. airports open 3 runways despite big drop in air travel
Federal aviation officials say the new capacity is crucial to alleviating congestion and delays.
By MICHAEL TARM
Associated Press Writer
Weather-related disruptions were the prime motivator behind Seattle-Tacoma’s new $1 billion landing strip.
CHICAGO — Multimillion-dollar runways are set to open at three U.S. airports today, but the immediate impact aviation officials touted when plans got off the ground will be stunted amid global economic woes that have fewer people taking to the skies.
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