American airline signs deal as first flyer in brand new US airport expected to shuttle more than 1m passengers a year

A NEW passenger terminal under construction has landed its first airline partner, a major step toward commercial flights finally taking off.

City officials say the deal sets the rules for how carriers will operate once the airport opens its doors to travelers.

McKinney, Texas, finalized an Airline Use and Lease Agreement(ULA) with Avelo Airlines for the new terminal at McKinney National Airport (TKI).

The agreement makes Texas-based Avelo the first airline to commit to the airport’s planned passenger service…

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