Alaska Air celebrates $3.5 million Nome terminal expansion.

• Author: Pilkington, Steve
• Position: TRANSPORTATION

Alaska Airlines recently celebrated the $3.5 million expansion and renovation of its Nome airport terminal during a community open house. The project, which began in June 2006, includes upgrades to the passenger lobby, cargo facility and ground-service equipment area.

"This project stems from our deep commitment to serving the Arctic," said Bill MacKay, Alaska Airlines' senior vice president for the State of Alaska. "The new terminal--along with...