Lego’s Trade Boost at Richmond Airport | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

Richmond International Airport is poised to become a global trade hub as it eyes federal approval for a Foreign-Trade Zone centered around Lego’s new distribution center—cutting duties and taxes to boost international commerce. While passenger numbers dipped slightly in May due to rising fuel costs and Spirit Airlines’ shutdown, the airport is pushing forward with a major win: a task force is nearing its goal to fund a direct European flight, with state support now critical. Meanwhile, starting in January 2027, Breeze Airways will launch a new nonstop route to Cancún, expanding international…