I see what you mean now... CNN is paid by us via state support of airports? Good point.
The article says CNN pays airports.
Does money go both ways?
CNN pays the airports.
Here’s a link to some details about the deal with the Minneapolis airport:
http://metroairports.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1575&meta_id=19716
Ask yourself why CNN doesn't broadcast any news about plane crashes (Except for Flight MH370, which wasn't an American Airline) on their programs ?