Beginning in April ... Giant Sequoia Trees will replace the columns that are being torn down. As travelers get off their planes ... They will walk through a scene very similar to this picture. Vikkie Calderon said, "These are replicated to actually represent the giant sequoias found in the national parks."
Aiport Spokersperson Vikkie Calderon expects the baggage claim area to be the first completely renovated portion. Calderon also reports January experienced a 14-percent decrease in travelers. Despite the economic downturn. She said now is the time to spend money. "We are making these improvements in upgrading the terminal. They are has been a declined in traffic due to the economy, and we are making all these improvements now and will be prepared when the economy turns around and people start traveling again. The airport will be ready for passengers," said Calderon.
Airport officials say the spring break rush begins the first week of April. They expect traffic will pick up by then.
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