Wash. airport built thriving business in 5 years

Paine Field, located in Everett, Wash., near Seattle, has built a robust passenger business from nothing in just five years, anchored by Alaska Airlines. “Five years ago, this was asphalt, and today it’s a thriving passenger terminal, with a best-in-class experience for our customers, which has connected almost 1.5 million travelers to 13 markets in the US and on to countless connecting destinations globally,” said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, which operates the facility.