Not Much Shhhhhh At The Library

Not Much Shhhhhh At The Library

Several hundred people turned out this evening for a public forum on KCI sponsored by the Citizens Association and held that the KC library downtown. I’ll defer to the “professional” media for comprehensive reportage and of course, people will be...
Star Editorial Continues Strategy of “Take My Word For It”

Star Editorial Continues Strategy of “Take My Word For It”

An editorial in today’s Star at least leaves the door open to alternatives to the single terminal KCI proposal but at the same time opens with the typical, fly-by lines that no one notices but they leave an subtle impression nonetheless. Building a modern, fully...
KC Star Botches Headline But Reveals Some Interesting Numbers

KC Star Botches Headline But Reveals Some Interesting Numbers

It would seem that the new PR strategy on the single-terminal design is to break the 1.2 billion dollar price tag into smaller, bite-sized chunks. I’m sure the numbers in today’s KC Star article are more accurate than the “sticker stock”...
And You Thought The KCI Proposal Was Nutty…

And You Thought The KCI Proposal Was Nutty…

A recent survey of 10,000 air travelers by Skyscanner, an online travel service based in the UK, confirms that officials are way off base with the single-terminal KCI proposal – albeit for reasons other than those previously stated on this website. When asked...
So What Have We Learned In The Past 60 Days?

So What Have We Learned In The Past 60 Days?

(If this is your first visit, click here first. Then grab a cup of coffee.) One of the first tasks that Mayor James’ KCI task force is going to undertake is called “Airport 101.” This will be where the task force hears from experts and learns how...
What Really Happened At The First Task Force Meeting Today?

What Really Happened At The First Task Force Meeting Today?

Frankly, the best account of the meeting is (click here) which will save everyone a lot of time. The highlight for me was seeing two large pots of Parisi coffee waiting when I arrived for the 7:30am meeting. In fairness, this was due to my flight last night from...
KC Star Sneaks Some Interesting News Inside The Obvious

KC Star Sneaks Some Interesting News Inside The Obvious

This breaking news just in from the Kansas City Star… “KCI is easy, and that’s why travelers want to save it.” Ok, the headline not only states the obvious, it drastically oversimplifies the issue. Yes, KCI is incredibly easy and is recognized...
Once Again Those Pesky Numbers Just Don’t Add-Up

Once Again Those Pesky Numbers Just Don’t Add-Up

Aviation Director Mark VanLoh deserves a lot of credit for using private screeners at KCI. As noted in a New York Times article in January 2012 they are more efficient than their TSA counterparts, in one study screening 65% more passengers per employee. But Mr. VanLoh...

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