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I noticed Google Maps still has the outline of Terminal A when you zoom in. Kind of annoying, because I'm sure the aviation department got them everything they need for a detailed model of the new terminal, but I'm sure it'll get updated eventually. Not to drag crap from other parts of the internet...

I noticed Google Maps still has the outline of Terminal A when you zoom in. Kind of annoying, because I'm sure the aviation department got them everything they need for a detailed model of the new terminal, but I'm sure it'll get updated eventually. Not to drag crap from other parts of the internet ...

Which local corporations are going to drive TATL demand? Garmin? I think Cerner's out now that they've been absorbed by Oracle. H&R Block doesn't do business in Europe. Hallmark? I can't really think of major employers here that would drive ticket sales for a flight to Europe. St. Louis has Mons...

The security checkpoint area seemed plenty big in person. I'm guessing they'll have the little retractable barrier maze in the ticketing hall, but the actual screening area appears to have more than enough space. It'll come down to how well they can (or choose to) staff it during peak demand. One th...

Oh, we had a hybrid bus fleet? I never realized it.

Someone posted a photo of the new inductive charging pads for the Blue Bus to economy parking. Have we seen those buses? Are they fully electric, or is this more of a plug-in hybrid situation where it picks up a little juice while loading and unloading people?

The concourses seem plenty wide to me, at least on par with Southwest Florida's new terminal from 2005. When I think "cramped and claustrophobic," I think of the A through D concourses in Atlanta, especially D. Much lower ceilings, narrower corridors and hold rooms, no windows over the cor...

Pretty comprehensive video of new terminal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXe4-r409rI If I can be super nitpicky, the graphic designer in me winced to see how they stretched some of the airline logos on the screen for the multi-carrier check-in kiosk. Hopefully someone goes back and fixes it once...

Speaking of a potential APM and new economy lot, are there any preliminary plans or documents that might show where the APM would go?

I'm glad they released the details for economy lot parking. Hopefully having only one pickup and dropoff point at the new terminal means they can run more buses more often, especially if they stick with the existing short buses. If we end up not getting a people mover, can we at least get a bendy bus?

Great photos! Can't wait to see it in person on Saturday.

With the opening announcement, it's time to get some ground transportation details out there for everybody. As the "KC guy" I've already fielded more than my fair share of "how will this work" uber, buses for economy lots, if I parked in old lots and land when new terminal open,...

That terracotta would have been a great addition to the City Museum's collection of lost architectural details.

Maybe the real terrazzo medallions were the friends we made along the way.

OPEN HOUSE ANNOUNCED! Book Your First Look: Kansas Citians Invited for Sneak Peek of Brand-New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport Project Leaders Commemorate the New Terminal’s Upcoming Grand Opening with Community Open House; a Thank You to the Workforce Who Built it and the Community th...

I think part of the reason for people waiting at the curb at the existing terminals is that the cell phone lot has been difficult to get to with the construction. It's across the street from the hotel, but since you can't exit at Paris Street, you have to drive back up to Bern Street and then down t...

I just triple-checked my email, but nope, no invite here.

Is there anything official about whether there will be an open house for the public prior to the opening date?

Tunnel Tops Park Heals San Francisco’s Presidio https://metropolismag.com/projects/presidio-tunnel-tops-park/ The park looks nice. The playground reminds me of the ones at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati. They still haven't capped Fort Washington Way, though, unfortunately. Wonder what the dela...

Surely there's a way to set aside a nice surface lot area for tailgating that you can charge out the wazoo for and build giant garages for the rest of the parking, which you can also charge out the wazoo for? No one's paying for the air rights over the parking spaces.