Can we talk about the Airport Board trip to Paris please?

[jhadorn]

Originally Posted by RocketDawg

Are they going for the Paris Airshow? On the surface, a trip to France may sound like a total boondoggle, but assuming they're going for the Airshow, some positive things for the airport and the area can come of such a trip.

They are, and that isn't the issue, at least for me. The issue is that they are sending half a dozen or so people and will be staying an extra 6 days past the airshow at the public's expense. I question the need first of all to send 6 people or however many it is. Send 1, maybe 2 and take notes. Pass that info along when you return. Looks bad to stay extra days at the public's expense too... like a vacation paid for by the people.

[Mississippi Alabama Line]

Originally Posted by jhadorn

They are, and that isn't the issue, at least for me. The issue is that they are sending half a dozen or so people and will be staying an extra 6 days past the airshow at the public's expense. I question the need first of all to send 6 people or however many it is. Send 1, maybe 2 and take notes. Pass that info along when you return. Looks bad to stay extra days at the public's expense too... like a vacation paid for by the people.

Exactly. Most airports go to this show, but they send 1-2 people.

They are not even commenting on it. That tells you all you need to know.

[RocketDawg]

Originally Posted by jhadorn

They are, and that isn't the issue, at least for me. The issue is that they are sending half a dozen or so people and will be staying an extra 6 days past the airshow at the public's expense. I question the need first of all to send 6 people or however many it is. Send 1, maybe 2 and take notes. Pass that info along when you return. Looks bad to stay extra days at the public's expense too... like a vacation paid for by the people.

I get your point, and your point is reasonable.