Aviation geek heaven: original lease between Port Authority and NYC for airports
This is great read for aviation historians and #avgeeks (the twitter hashtag of choice for, obviously, aviation geeks): the original lease signed between then nascent Port Authority of New York & New Jersey(or "The Port of New York Authority" as it was called then) and city of New York, on April 17, 1947. A law firm in Harrisburg, PA asked for it through a Freedom of Information request earlier this year, and was filed online on PANYNJ website, where we found it.
Tons of great stats and information to dig into, and marvel at the number of airlines that used to operate back then in U.S. and have since been shut down or consolidated.
The 285 page document, embedded below:
Up Next
Hotels
How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations
There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.
Sponsored 
Airlines
Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
This summer, there will be an average of 43 daily flights between New York and the Dominican Republic. However, with just four flights a week, will Arajet’s new service threaten the incumbents?
Airlines
Beyond Wi-Fi: Exploring The Strategic Value of In-Flight Connectivity
In-flight Wi-Fi is evolving from a perk to a strategic advantage. As passenger expectations rise, airlines that integrate seamless connectivity into loyalty and revenue strategies will gain a competitive edge.
Sponsored 
Tourism
Religious Tourism: The Indian Travel Industry’s Next Big Bet
The money from the pockets of Indian devotees is overflowing from the donation boxes in temples and spilling onto the travel industry. Hotels, airlines, and travel agencies are all placing their faith in the business of religion.
Startups
6 Travel Startups Raise $168 Million Over 2 Weeks: Funding Roundup
The deals are small because the tech is still young, but there’s clearly interest in where it’s headed.