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July 12, 2026

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Does Portland Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? — Presented By City Cast Portland

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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Does Portland Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? — Presented By City Cast Portland

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There’s lots to love about Portland, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livability. Accommodating, accessible, and affordable local airports are a specific resource that many cities need. To find out which cities are leading the charge and the kinds of amenities that elevate an airport to gold status, City Cast CEO David Plotz chats with Scott Keyes, founder and Chief Flight Expert of Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights) about everything he’s seen in his work and travels. How does your airport stack up?

Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! 

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