In every other major metropolitan airport in the country, they strive to get rail access to downtown.

The idea was adapted for the Troughton era and its setting changed to a metropolitan airport.

Following deregulation in 1978, the largest airlines have moved to strengthen their control of major metropolitan airports.

He added, "One of the places left in our mobile society that is suitable for discourse is a metropolitan airport."

Many of the entries are a 15-minute taxi ride from major metropolitan airports.

And if Stewart Airport ever becomes the region's fourth major metropolitan airport, then the potential is unlimited.

As business fares rose to record highs in the mid-1990's, many cities and states came to resent the way large airlines dominated major metropolitan airports.

With most travelers already away for the weekend, traffic at metropolitan airports was moderate yesterday, but security had not been relaxed.

The metropolitan airport in Sao Paolo was affected by the blackout, radio reports said.

He said total waits at Bradley were less than at major metropolitan airports.