The US Transportation Department has awarded nearly $10 billion to US airports struggling with a massive falloff in travel demand because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The awards include $377 million for Chicago's two major airports, $338m for Atlanta, $323m for Los Angeles, $299m for Dallas-Fort Worth, $295m for New York's two major airports, $255m for San Francisco, $206m for Miami, $147m for Newark, New Jersey; $143m for Washington-Dulles and $142m for Detroit.

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Budget presser
Updated 14 Jun, 2026

Budget presser

If the FBR falters, the government will find itself in hot water sooner rather than later.
Muharram precautions
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Muharram precautions

WITH Muharram due to start next week, the authorities have already begun annual exercises to ensure that the ...
Blood bequests
14 Jun, 2026

Blood bequests

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Sustainable path?
Updated 13 Jun, 2026

Sustainable path?

The FY27 budget is the first clear signal that the government is ready to transition from stabilisation to growth.
Prioritising education
13 Jun, 2026

Prioritising education

THOUGH the improvement in the country’s literacy rate may be slight, as highlighted by the Economic Survey, it ...
Poverty’s rise
13 Jun, 2026

Poverty’s rise

AS attention turns to the government’s plans for the coming fiscal year, one set of figures deserves particular...