McAllen International Airport receives $5.4 million in federal funds
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Big changes could be in the works for McAllen International Airport after it received $5.4 million as part of the American Rescue Plan.
The federal funds will provide relief to the airport following the drop in travel due to COVID last year.
According to McAllen International Airport Aviation Director Elizabeth Suarez, the airport has received a total of $12 million in relief in the last two years that have gone toward operating and maintenance costs.
In 2020, the airport experienced a 56% drop in the number of travelers leading to a nearly $1.2 million drop in revenue, officials said.
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