Palm Beach International Airport Renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport
On July 9, 2026, Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, was officially renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its FAA code changing from PBI to DJT. The renaming, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, costs $5.5 million. While President Trump celebrated the move, travelers expressed strong disapproval. The Trump Organization will not receive licensing fees but retains control over biographical information at the airport.
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Travelers Slam Renaming of Palm Beach Airport to Trump International
President Donald Trump celebrated the official renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to 'The President Donald J. Trump International Airport' on July 9, 2026, calling it a 'very big day' and boasting it would become one of the greatest airports in the world. However, travelers at the airport expressed strong disapproval. Florida resident Pat Brown called the change 'disgusting, ridiculous, pompous' and said it 'makes me sick' to see the signs. Another traveler, Phyllis Malmuth, resented Trump's name being placed on every institution. While a Trump Organization spokesperson stated the family will not receive licensing fees from the renaming, an MS NOW panel found potential profit opportunities remain. The deal also reportedly gives the Trump family control over 'biographical information' displayed at the airport.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Travelers Slam Renaming of Palm Beach Airport to Trump International
President Donald Trump celebrated the official renaming of Palm Beach International Airport in Florida to 'The President Donald J. Trump International Airport,' calling it a 'very big day' and boasting it would become one of the greatest airports in the world. However, travelers at the airport expressed strong disapproval. Florida resident Pat Brown called the change 'disgusting, ridiculous, pompous' and said it 'makes me sick' to see the signs. Another traveler, Phyllis Malmuth, resented the proliferation of Trump's name on institutions. The article also notes that while the Trump Organization claims no royalty fees will be received, a panel found potential for profit, and the deal includes unusual control over biographical information at the airport.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Travelers Criticize Renaming of Palm Beach Airport to Trump International
President Donald Trump celebrated the official renaming of Palm Beach International Airport in Florida to 'The President Donald J. Trump International Airport,' calling it a 'very big day' and boasting it would become one of the greatest airports in the world. However, travelers interviewed by MS NOW expressed strong disapproval, with one calling it 'disgusting, ridiculous, pompous' and another saying the name makes her 'sick.' The article notes that while a Trump Organization spokesperson stated the family will not receive licensing fees from the renaming, an MS NOW panel found potential profit opportunities remain. Additionally, the airport's deal with the Trump family includes unusual control over 'biographical information' at the airport. Trump is the first president to have an airport renamed in his honor while in office.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Palm Beach International Airport Renamed After President Donald Trump
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 9, 2026. Signs with the previous name have been removed, and the first aircraft to arrive was a Boeing 757 owned by the Trump Organization, carrying Eric Trump. The renaming is based on a law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and is expected to cost up to $5.5 million. The airport code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18. Earlier this year, a stretch of road between the airport and Mar-a-Lago was renamed Donald J. Trump Boulevard. Separately, a highway bridge in Dandridge, Tennessee, was also renamed Donald J. Trump Bridge. A passenger expressed surprise but indifference, while Eric Trump praised the honor.
Nachrichten - WELTFlorida's Palm Beach Airport Renamed for Trump
Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been officially renamed the Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 9, 2026, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. This marks the first time a U.S. airport has been named after a sitting president. The airport's FAA locational identifier changes from PBI to DJT, with the IATA code change scheduled for August 18. Major carriers including United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have begun using the new DJT code, though passengers can still search using the old PBI code. The renaming follows a bill signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis earlier in 2026. The transition is estimated to cost $5.5 million, with $2.75 million appropriated by the state and the remainder funded locally. The airport is near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, and his son Eric Trump announced that Trump Force One would be the first plane to land at the renamed facility.
US Top News and AnalysisPalm Beach International Airport Renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, marking the latest achievement in President Trump's efforts to place his name on iconic landmarks. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the authorizing legislation in March, and the state's Republican Party celebrated the bill's enactment. The renaming reflects ongoing political and symbolic moves by Trump allies to honor the former president.
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