If you’ve read this blog over time, you know how I love Maine (though not its recent vote on gay marriage). Maine is a rugged, magical place, and I have visited many times over the years, usually as a guest of my dear college friend Michael and his younger brother Danny (who was my BF for four years). Michael and Danny grew up in Portland. They also have a family house on Sebago Lake, a picture-perfect vision of wooded Maine. Heaven on earth.
If you fly to Maine, you’ll likely being flying into the
state’s largest airport: The Portland International Jetport, aka PWM. I’ve never known which part of that
title I find more ridiculous … the “International” or the “Jetport.” Talk about an airport with a
complex.
The other day Michael sent me the above clipping from the Boston Globe, announcing the suspension of international flights to and from the Portland International Jetport. Sad yes, but as partial salve, the airport still welcomes planes with jets. For now.
I'd like to make a correction to your post. The Portland International Jetport (Maine) letters are PWM. PDX is the Portland International Airport in Portland, Oregon (which may help explain why Maine's terminal is "Jetport" not "Airport".)
Considering that several times a year a passenger ends up in Portland, Maine when they meant to go to Portland, Oregon, I thought it was worth clearing up. Thanks.
Posted by: Jennifer | December 04, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Thanks Jennifer. You were the second person to catch this, and the correction has been made. Ooops.
Posted by: David | December 04, 2009 at 08:34 AM