Study: Reno Airports Generate Billions for Economy
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Updated: 2:10 PM Feb 6, 2012
Study: Reno Airports Generate Billions for Economy
A study by two researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno says airport operations generate about $2 billion a year for the local economy.
Posted: 10:50 AM Feb 6, 2012
Reporter: Associated Press
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RENO, Nev. (AP) - A study by two researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno says airport operations generate about $2 billion a year for the local economy.

The economic impact study on Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Reno-Stead Airport released by UNR's College of Business also found that the operations create about 22,000 jobs in the region.

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority resident Krys Bart says the findings underscore the importance of air service to the region.

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Posted by: Adam Smith on Feb 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM

must be all the baggage fees, 'cause I certainly don't see any of it!
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