b'AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENTLAF 65challenge. But, I think LAF makes up for that in convenience, says Haan. Its a great passenger experience. You park yourCommercial service was reestablished with 24 round-trips flights to car right in front of the terminal and can be through security andChicago OHare Intl per week.boarding your flight in minutes, instead of a three-hour drive to Chicago, parking your car and waiting in lines.Indianapolis International Airport, about 70 miles to the south, is yet another competitor.But Baxmeyer and other airport leaders are receiving plenty of reassurance about how important LAFs new service is. We work with the whole community, not just Purdue University, he explains. Airports are very much a reflection of the communities they serve. Everyone wants to see this work.Jacobs credits Purdue for involving the community in developing the airport. This is probably the biggest reason we are interested in this market area, he reflects. Final ApproachPersonally, its been very rewarding for me to help my alma mater, says Jacobs. I never expected that Southern Airways Express would service West Lafayette when we started the company, but seeing the tremendous support for new air service Modular MasterpieceThe innovative modular construction underway to expand ATLs Concourse D accelerates project delivery and minimizes disruptions to operations. Scan to learn more.Image courtesy of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportFind out what we can do for you.wsp.comAirportImprovement.comSeptember 2024'