Originally Posted by
AllenAllert
I agree IAD is in for change and most of it will come from EWR. EWR can't expand and absorb any IAD flying. Irregardless of cost we'll need a solid gateway to Europe and that is IAD. Would also make a good location for Central and South American flying. With EWR staying about the same as a NY location.
EWR will expand at the expense of IAD, IAD is a horrible gateway to anywhere because it's such a PITA to get to- not to mention one of the worst terminal systems in the US. EWR has plenty of room to expand by removing RJ's and turboprops.
Houston is the fifth largest economy in the US by GDP, it's not gloing anywhere. The NY economy is almost four times that of DC.