Airlines across the board have never been known to be the most profit-yielding companies, with most operating on razor-thin margins, famously deterring some high-profile investors from entering the space. Even less profitable, historically, are airports, which typically are publicly owned and operated in the United States, although in places like the United Kingdom, some airports have been able to generate a profit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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