KCI

KCI Advisory Group Gets Lesson On Airport Operations

Maria Carter — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:53 +0000

Kansas City’s airport advisory panel met in Union Station Tuesday morning. Kansas City is looking at moving from its current three terminal layout to a new, single terminal. Supporters of the new design say it’s a needed update to the 40-year-old structure because of security concerns. Opponents of the single terminal say the current system works well for travelers.

Opinion Columnist Yael Abouhalkah On KCI Terminal Proposal, Mayor James

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:57:58 +0000

If you want to get people talking, just say three words: new airport terminal.

It seems that everyone's an expert on airport design and plans. After all, many of us fly through Kansas City International Airport.

Fresh Petition Attempt To Save Current KCI

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:51:00 +0000

An ad hoc group trying to preserve the current building layout at KCI Airport is trying another tack to halt major changes at the complex.

Critic Of One-Terminal KCI Airport On Mayoral Panel

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:06:31 +0000

The “beginning” of a long process, is the way Kansas City Mayor Sly James describes work of a panel he has set up to study future use of KCI Airport.

The group includes a strong critic of the current plan for a single terminal.

Two Dozen Will Advise Future Of KCI Airport

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:52:49 +0000

Kansas City Mayor Sly James has appointed a 24 member panel to study the city’s airport needs into the future.

Airport Bus Privatization Plan Gets A Flat 'No' From Council

Steve Bell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:24:46 +0000

A city council that is nodding yes on airport officials' study of a new single terminal concept at KCI was not impressed with a plan to privatize the bus service at the airport.

Council Endorses Airport Plan

Steve Bell — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:46:32 +0000

The Kansas City city council has voted to move ahead with laying plans for a single-terminal concept for KCI Airport. though, that it doesn't guarantee that a new terminal will be built.

Some Air Travelers To Be Spared Indignity Of Pat Downs And Shoe Doffing

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:58:05 +0000

Crowd lovers have met their match at KCI, and for that matter any airport in the country today, the day before Thanksgiving.

Airport Plan Would Bring Changes To KCI

Dan Verbeck — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:19:29 +0000

Observers have been given their first up-close look at the latest vision for the future KCI Airport, all built on the site of current Terminal A. It would change many familiar features at the airport from baggage handling to transportation around and inside the proposed complex.

Consolidating Air Traffic At KCI

Steve Kraske and Beth Lipoff — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

A new plan has surfaced in the continuing discussion about how KCI's terminals should be modified.

Future KCI May Take Over Terminal A Site

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:09:05 +0000

A first look at the newest plan for a future Kansas City International Airport is out for examination.

A site plan calls for tearing down Terminal B, building the new airport where Terminal A stands now and using Building C for commercial offices.

KCI Airport Plans Could Change

Steve Bell — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:12:39 +0000

The Kansas City city council heard a report on possible money-saving changes to plans for a new terminal at KCI airport Thursday.

Kansas City International Airport Eyes Replacement Terminal

Stephen Steigman — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:36:59 +0000

Just three years ago the Kansas City Missouri City Council voted down a single-terminal plan for Kansas City International Airport. Now it has approved a $4.4 million study to determine how to build and pay for the very same thing. Why the change of heart and how is one terminal better than three?

KCI Easy For Thanksgiving Travelers

Laura Ziegler — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:44:13 +0000

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Kansas City, Missouri – As airport officials get into their busiest season, they say they're adding personnel to make sure traffic and travelers move smoothly.

Wind is Up at KCI

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:00:03 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – A wind-power turbine assembly operation is moving to the KCI Intermodal BusinessCentre. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon revealed more about it on KCUR's Up To Date .