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by jimyedy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3575
Views: 1916769

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

Impressive year. There isn't much research behind this, but according to Wiki last year we were 59th busiest airport in the US right behind Buffalo. I couldn't find Buffalo's numbers quickly, but they did have an article this summer saying they were having a down year so I wouldn't be surprised if ...
by jimyedy
Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3575
Views: 1916769

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I have a question, or really more of an observation. I was talking with a friend from Omaha tonight. He was telling me about the progress on the parking garage and rental car area at Eppley. Something struck me. The rental car facility will be on the second floor. So here's my question. You exit th...
by jimyedy
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: 1200 Landmark Center
Replies: 153
Views: 28719

Re: 1200 Landmark Center

I'm quite interested to see what the national hotel chain is they end up with. The article uses the quote "upper upscale". My top 3 REALISTIC wishes would be 1.) Omni 2.) Hyatt 3.) Intercontinental (Owned by IHG which is same company that owns Holiday Inn) One logical choice given the prom...
by jimyedy
Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3575
Views: 1916769

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

The revenue from flights to Toronto, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo, or any combination of the above would pay for whatever it is. Is there really enough demand to fill a plane from say, Omaha to Toronto? Those short-lived Tucson and San Diego stopped, from what I understand, due to no demand. I thi...
by jimyedy
Fri Apr 01, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Omaha Eppley Airfield
Replies: 3575
Views: 1916769

Re: Omaha Eppley Airfield

I want to clear up the confusion regarding the possiblity of international travel at OMA. The airport does not have a Federal Inspection Station (FIS)-i.e. Customs, which is required to process all travelers arriving on non-stop international flights. There will be no international flights until the...