Palm Springs International Airport Segment – September 2, 2025

Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– REPORT that you can go to www.progresspsp.com and see the latest updates on the construction. i.e. new elevators and flight displays. Now there’s curbside seating. New “Duty Free” venue.
– PSP’s curbside now features two circular “UFO” bench planters, ten concrete benches, and six matching receptacles, all custom-made as exact replicas of the originals from the 1960’s design.
– REPORT that PSP Mid-Century construction is almost done. Worked w/ Gary Wexler (son of Don) to be certain every detail reflected PSP’s architectural roots while welcoming today’s travelers in style.
– REPORT that there are 80 new electric vehicle charging stations being added, in Sec., B of the parking area. New escalators and elevators as well.
– REPORT on new routes;
1. Oct., 26 – Alaska to Santa Rosa, CA.
2. Nov., 8 – Delta and Southwest to Austin, TX.
3. Dec., 18 – United to Newark, New Jersey.
4. Dec., 20 – American to Charlotte, N.C.
5. Mar., 5 – Ap., Southwest to Austin.
– DISCUSSION that Chicago and NYC year-round daily flights are in the works.
– DISCUSSION that a flight w/ ONLY 1 STOP…called Direct Flights, NOT non-stop.
– DISCUSSION of the “stay and play” feature that is good for 1 day. Go to www.flypsp.com/stayandplay.
– DISCUSSION of the “play and pay” register on www.flypsp.com to shop, eat, etc., w/out security.
– REPORT on the pink door (i.e. the pink door house in S. Palm Springs) @ the airport. It’s an emblem of Palm Springs that is pre-security and has coffee, retail, etc.,
– (contact info; www.flypsp.com).

Daniel