Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, following legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this year. The change makes it the first airport in the U.S. to be named after a sitting president.
Key Takeaways
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation earlier this year. Eric Trump's plane, 'Trump Force One,' was the first to land at the newly named airport.
- Palm Beach International Airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Eric Trump expressed pride in his father's honor via social media posts
- The three-letter identifier code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, but passengers must still use PBI when booking flights until then.
- Renaming is expected to cost up to $5.5 million for new signs and branding updates.
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Airport Renaming | Broad Agreement | Palm Beach International Airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursda… | |
| First Plane To Land At The Newly Named Airport | Broad Agreement | 'Trump Force One,' a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization, was first to arrive shortly after … | |
| Airport Code Change | Broad Agreement | Three-letter airport code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, but passengers must use PBI whe… | |
| Cost Of Renaming | Broad Agreement | $5.5 million for new signs and branding updates, with $2.75 million from state funding. |
Airport Renaming
Broad AgreementPalm Beach International Airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday.
First Plane To Land At The Newly Named Airport
Broad Agreement'Trump Force One,' a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization, was first to arrive shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday.
Airport Code Change
Broad AgreementThree-letter airport code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, but passengers must use PBI when booking flights until then.
Cost Of Renaming
Broad Agreement$5.5 million for new signs and branding updates, with $2.75 million from state funding.
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The renaming process began with 'Trump Force One,' a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization and carrying Eric Trump, landing at the newly named airport shortly after 5 a.m. According to HuffPost, Eric Trump posted on X: 'There is no person who has done more for Florida and our country, and no one more deserving of this incredible honor.' However, not all passengers were pleased with the change; traveler Keegan Collett noted it was a distraction from bigger issues.
The airport announced the change on social media early Thursday morning, updating its handle to bear the new name. Staffers are working behind the scenes to update physical signage, terminal spaces, and digital channels according to Time. The three-letter identifier code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, though passengers will need to use PBI when booking flights until then.
The renaming is expected to cost up to $5.5 million for new signs and branding updates according to CNBC. The state of Florida has allocated $2.75 million in funding for the rebranding, with the rest coming from the Department of Airports' operating budget and capital improvement program.
The transition will occur in phases over several weeks without interrupting operations or services according to Reuters. Flight routes and schedules will not be impacted by the change as it is a branding exercise only. Major U.S. airlines serving the airport, including Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest requested the code change according to UPI.
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