The terminal contains the largest public art program in Kansas City's history, with 28 unique art installations. The spaciousness isn’t the only thing travelers will notice. And, at 1.1 million square feet, and a cost of $1.5 billion, it’s the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history. With its high ceilings, wide hallways and ample windows, the new terminal looks and feels expansive. Words like “stunning,” “awesome” and “beautiful” were repeated often. The first thing many people commented on was the new terminal’s appearance. The general responses, both overheard during the terminal test and seen online in numerous social comments, were mostly positive.
18, when 10,000 people attended the new terminal open house. The second preview opportunity was the following Saturday, Feb. This terminal test gave the airport and airline staff the chance to identify issues and work out any kinks, such as unconnected printers at the ticket counters and speakers that were too soft for anyone at the gate to hear the flight announcements. They were given flights and arrival times and told to come with their passports or luggage to check, and given certain amenities such as ATMs, changing stations and pet relief areas, to see if they could easily locate them. Six hundred people were selected to act as mock travelers on Feb. Kansas City residents had two opportunities to get a preview of the new terminal.
The new terminal officially opened with the departure of Southwest flight 904 from Kansas City to Chicago. 28, Kansas City entered a new era of travel as the first flight from the Kansas City International Airport's new terminal took to the skies. Editor’s note: Kansas City Jewish Chronicle assistant editor Lacey Storer shares her impressions of the new airport terminal, which she got a preview of during the terminal test on Feb.
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