Author: Tom Betti
Tom Betti
A Norwich University Alumni with a Masters in History, Author, and former Pan Am Passenger. “I am most honored to be a part of the Pan Am legacy. As a young boy on the upper deck of a 747 in 1991, my imagination was forever captured by this great airline. Today as a historian and storyteller, what excites me is there’s so much yet to be told. Though the six-decade history of the airline is best remembered for its numerous technical advancements in aviation and standards in luxury air travel, it is the past stories of the people at the heart of Pan Am that resonate and inspire across generations.” Board Member, Pan Am Museum Foundation Host of The Pan Am Podcast
The Port Authority’s Press Release, Nov.13, 2025 (PORT AUTHORITY PROPOSES RECORD $45 BILLION CAPITAL PLAN FOR 2026-2035 TO ADVANCE UNPRECEDENTED INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWALS ACROSS REGION….) states: ‘The proposed 2026-2035 Capital Plan would drive: Finishing the job to make a vastly improved experience at LaGuardia even better. The plan calls for replacing the 85-year-old Terminal A to meet demand and continued passenger growth while respecting the building’s rotunda’s landmark status. The press release also stated the Port Authority’s commitment to thoroughly solicit public input as it considers the capital plan. Members of the public were encouraged to attend any of the several…