Article: Deal with United would clear funds for new Denver airport baggage system.

Byline: Kelly Yamanouchi

Dec. 8--As the Denver City Council weighs a deal that would forgive some of the debt on United Airlines' troubled automated baggage system at Denver International Airport, airport officials are planning for a new baggage system that could cost $275 million to $300 million.

Airport co-manager Vicki Braunagel said Wednesday that is one reason she wants to retire some existing debt. The agreement with United would erase about $184 million of $600 million owed by United for the system.

A new baggage system would be needed because airport officials expect growth, Braunagel said. At DIA, the fifth-busiest airport in the ...

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