Originally Posted by jshank83

MCI just raised fees a bunch because they built a new airport. So at the moment STL is a fair bit cheaper fee wise.

STL isn't going to raise any fees without Southwest signing on to them at this point. Basically everything that comes up in any commision meeting that would have to do with fees is; Are the airlines on board? and mostly focused on if Southwest is on board. Nothing gets done anymore for the most part, that would have an effect on airlines, without their sign off.

Landing fees and Cost per Enplaned Passenger (CPE) for STL over the years.

Landing fee (CPE)
2015 $9.02 ($14.42)
2016 $7.95 ($11.93)
2017 $7.65 ($11.13)
2018 $6.59 ($9.36)
2019 $6.61 ($9.45)
2020 $6.56 ($11.65)
2021 $6.56 ($12.29)
2022 $5.43 ($7.92)
2023 $5.60 ($8.20)

The new one for MCI arent out yet with the new terminal but they are projected to be at least $16 for CPE
https://www.fitchratings.com/researc...evs-28-03-2023