How do airports finance expansions and large projects?

Major airport projects are financed in part by issuing bonds through capital markets. Those bonds are purchased by a range of investors, including insurance companies, pension funds and others, who are repaid over time from airport revenue.

Restaurants, shops, lounges, car rentals and other services you enjoy at the airport are typically selected through competitive processes, so that travellers get the best quality, value and variety of essential and specialty services.