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I guess 4 runways isnt enough. Those who are complaining about the noise from the latest runway are in for a rude awakening or should I say a loud awakening with another Runway. I can assume it will be built beside the one they finish a few years ago.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport said Monday it plans to build a fifth runway with the capability of serving airplanes taking off deep into Europe or the Pacific rim. An environmental-impact study for the $160 million addition will begin next year, and construction could start as soon as 2014
As a frequent business traveler - I LOVE this airport. I spend time in a lot of airports around the country, and very few of them operate as smoothly and as consistently as Charlotte Douglas. From the long-term parking which is safe, secure and relatively cheap, to the direct flights, it really is a pleasure. Nothing can make air travel completely hassle free, but all things considered, this is the closest I have found.
This new runway will require the destruction of the airport overlook - one of my favorite places in Charlotte. I hope they will be able to relocate it somewhere else.
As a frequent business traveler - I LOVE this airport. I spend time in a lot of airports around the country, and very few of them operate as smoothly and as consistently as Charlotte Douglas. From the long-term parking which is safe, secure and relatively cheap, to the direct flights, it really is a pleasure. Nothing can make air travel completely hassle free, but all things considered, this is the closest I have found.
You must not be the one footing the bill on your direct flights
$635 from CLT to Orlando was my latest jaw-dropper.
This new runway will require the destruction of the airport overlook - one of my favorite places in Charlotte. I hope they will be able to relocate it somewhere else.
That was what I was thinking because the latest runway runs parrallel to 485. Maybe somewhere off West Blvd or York Mount Rd but lots of trees in the area. I have afeeling it will be a by gone though.
TIL (today I learned) Charlotte has an airport overlook! I will have to make sure we get out there with a picnic lunch soon... Can't believe I didn't know about it.
You must not be the one footing the bill on your direct flights
$635 from CLT to Orlando was my latest jaw-dropper.
No - thankfully it is work that pays, but I have been able to find good deals, it is just hit or miss and they fluctuate greatly!
We have people in our office who booked a US Air flight to the same destination we were traveling to and our tickets were $335 R/T and they paid $775 R/T. Same flight but they booked about 4 days after we did.
Airlines themselves are enough to drive you crazy, which makes me appreciate the airport portion of my trip at CLT even more.
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Those who are complaining about the noise from the latest runway are in for a rude awakening or should I say a loud awakening 
with another Runway. I can assume it will be built beside the one they finish a few years ago.
Same flight but they booked about 4 days after we did. 
