So I just read that upgrading Chicago O'Hare is costing almost as much per passenger as building that massive 6-runway airport in Riyadh. That's kinda wild, right? I mean, O'Hare's been around forever and is one of the busiest airports in the world, so I get they need to keep up with the times. But comparing it to something brand new like King Salman Airport makes you wonder about the cost breakdown.
I guess a lot of it is about modernizing the infrastructure and handling more passengers. But still, spending nearly the same amount as a brand new mega-airport seems like a lot of cash. Makes me think about how complex these upgrades really are. Like, how much of the cost is just dealing with old stuff versus adding new features?
Also, do you think these big projects will actually make a noticeable difference for passengers? We always hear about these improvements, but sometimes it feels like security lines and delays don't really change much. Curious what you guys think about all this - are they worth the massive budgets or just a necessary headache to keep up with demand?
I guess a lot of it is about modernizing the infrastructure and handling more passengers. But still, spending nearly the same amount as a brand new mega-airport seems like a lot of cash. Makes me think about how complex these upgrades really are. Like, how much of the cost is just dealing with old stuff versus adding new features?
Also, do you think these big projects will actually make a noticeable difference for passengers? We always hear about these improvements, but sometimes it feels like security lines and delays don't really change much. Curious what you guys think about all this - are they worth the massive budgets or just a necessary headache to keep up with demand?