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Smaller Airports While air travel is still down, some of the nation's smaller, regional airports are reporting an increase in business. The reason, reports Jonathan Ahl of member station WCBU in Peoria, Illinois, seems to be that travellers are finding shorter lines and less hassle at the smaller airports.

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Smaller Airports

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While air travel is still down, some of the nation's smaller, regional airports are reporting an increase in business. The reason, reports Jonathan Ahl of member station WCBU in Peoria, Illinois, seems to be that travellers are finding shorter lines and less hassle at the smaller airports.