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Ford Airport Gets Major Upgrade | Grand Rapids News

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport just unveiled a $135 million upgrade to handle soaring passenger numbers—featuring a revolutionary new baggage system that processes nearly 1,000 bags per hour, expanded terminal space, and a revamped ticketing area. Starting in September, major carriers like American, United, and Frontier will roll out the new tech, with more airlines joining next year. With over 4.3 million travelers last year alone, this investment is key to keeping West Michigan’s busiest airport modern, efficient, and ready for continued growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c900735b3fb71f9

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