Change-Maker

Airport executives race to keep up with post-pandemic travel demand

Amid construction at RSW and SRQ, execs navigate rising material costs and a shortage of workers in expectation of handling the rush of passengers better.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 5:00 a.m. August 30, 2022
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Amid construction at the airport, Ben Siegel says the toughest challenge has been navigating rising material costs and a shortage of workers. (Photo by Reagan Rule)
Amid construction at the airport, Ben Siegel says the toughest challenge has been navigating rising material costs and a shortage of workers. (Photo by Reagan Rule)
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Airport executives from Tampa south to Fort Myers are well-aware of the big changes in their industry post-pandemic, from a dearth of workers to rapidly inclining passenger numbers — a shortage and a surge that's upended many airlines' operating models.

These officials, individually, are approaching the changes with vigor. 

 

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