“As we eliminate those hurdles our hope is that we would see Southwest and others begin to grow because the facility becomes more flexible for them.”
“Southwest, our largest carrier, said publicly in 2016 that they throttled back building connections over KC because it’s such a poor connecting experience for passengers,” said Justin Meyer, deputy director of the Kansas City Aviation Department. They lack adequate space or modern security checkpoints, have limited restroom capacity and offer few food and beverage concessions. Supporters said it would likely result in more flights in and out of Kansas City, including international flights.Īt the time of the vote, it was apparent that the airport’s horseshoe-shaped terminals, built in 1972, were obsolete.
Kansas City residents voted by an overwhelming margin in 2017 to go ahead with the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history, trusting in promises that the new terminal would create a much-improved passenger experience and be good for the region’s economy. Construction of a gleaming new $1.5 billion terminal at Kansas City International Airport is nearly down to finishing touches.
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