Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Expands Boarding Area 
 
The city of Flagstaff is considering acceptance of a $1.2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to expand the secure boarding area at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. A bigger boarding area would allow two flights to board passengers simultaneously. Additionally, the city wants to increase capacity to at least accommodate the 76-seat jets being flown in daily by Horizon Air. 
 
The Arizona Daily Sun reports that approximately $1 million of the grant is designated to build a 2,900 square-foot addition to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport's existing secure boarding area. Expansion of the boarding area allows airport officials to pre-board Horizon Air and Mesa Air passengers simultaneously. Currently, the two airlines have to stagger pre-boarding to compensate for the current size of the holding area. A portion of the grant, approximately $258,394, will also be used for final funding for a $18.9 million runway extension project. 
 
Construction of the expanded secure boarding area is scheduled to be completed December 2008. 
 

TSA’s Travel Tip: 3-1-1 to Speed Airport Screening 

The Transportation Security Administration reminds Flagstaff airport travelers of liquid and gel restrictions for carry-on luggage.

       1 - Place those containers in a 1 quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag.

       1 - Place 1 bag only per traveler in the security bin for screening

Adhering to the 3-1-1  guideline will speed your airport security screening.