 For the first time since FY 2000, the airlines contributed less than half of the cost of operating and maintaining the airport. Other operating revenue came from parking and car rental proceeds, along with airport shops, restaurants, vending machines and other concessions and services. At the close of the Fiscal Year 2005 books for Detroit Metro Airport, operating and non-operating expenses for the year totaled $215,230,000. Costs to the airlines were reduced by nearly $14 million compared to FY 2004.
Airport management has made it a top priority to generate non-airline revenue. When we lower the airlines' costs for operating in Detroit, it encourages the struggling legacy carriers to maintain service here. It also attracts low-fare carriers which are looking for a good market with lower costs.
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