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Four major art projects for new KCI terminal revealed
The first of four major art projects for the new single terminal airport at KCI have been revealed.
More than 1,000 artists from around the world submitted inquiries after Kansas City announced an international search for artists. The city said the four works of art were chosen because they either reflected the wonder of travel or Kansas City history. The budget for artwork at KCI’s new terminal is $5.65 million. Kansas City’s single-terminal airport is expected to open on budget and on time in early 2023. “The fact that we’ve been through a pandemic over the last year and yet this project remains on time, on schedule, and on budget is a testament to the good work of the team,” said Justin Meyer with the KC Aviation Department. You can see the renderings of the art projects in the gallery below. Entitled "Molten Swing" Entitled "The Air up There" Entitled "Ornithology" Entitled "Fountain of Resonance" "Molten Swing" looks kind of like a mosaic dog or cat to me, it might look cool though but not sure what to make of it at this point. "The Air up There" simply looks like some lights on the ceiling, again it might look better when you're actually there I hope. "Ornithology" reminds me of those attacking creatures in the Pitch Black movie. You just knew one of the artwork they chose would have a WTF moment and this is it. "Fountain of Resonance" I approve of this one. Thoughts? https://fox4kc.com/news/art-projects...inal-revealed/ |
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03-08-2023, 10:03 AM | #181 | |
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03-08-2023, 10:08 AM | #182 |
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We have two kids, one that’s still a lap baby meaning we have to go through ticketing and we still don’t even arrive until 1.5 hours before our flights. No idea why any adults would ever need to arrive more than an hour prior.
But now I’m guessing people will actually start arriving sooner so they can plan to eat at the airport while they wait so the restaurants will see an increase in locals traveling out as well. |
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03-08-2023, 10:20 AM | #183 |
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If you don’t get there three hours early how are you supposed to really appreciate the local art?? I’m gonna need a bit to soak it all in the first time I fly out of there.
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03-08-2023, 10:31 AM | #184 | |
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Back when I was traveling for my company a lot, I'd typically arrive an hour early, and if it was a 1-2 day trip, park in the terminal lot. If it was an extended trip, I'd park in economy and give myself a bit more time. I'd think most business travelers probably would still prefer the old layout. The convenience was hard to beat. I feel like you might need a bit more time now, since they have it down to a single TSA checkpoint. It was hard to gauge how quickly the line would move during a typical day, since we were there so early. If you have a flight out of the B gates, just know that it's a good bit of distance from security. Nothing too crazy, but definitely further than the old setup. |
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03-08-2023, 10:36 AM | #185 |
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I don't know lol but just be forewarned that old-fashioned was at Martin City Brewing but I suspect it's the going rate at other locations. Many of the bars and restaurants are still waiting on menus to be printed since it opened almost a month early. The wait staff has no idea of the menu or beer styles yet. They are told to tell the customers to download an app for descriptions. Employee training was fast tracked so they could open earlier. The data collectors the servers carry were not yet there as they were still being programmed and didn't arrive till opening. These little things don't seem like much but it explains the big things like traffic flow. Hell I took my wife to her training on Monday before the opening. They were still hanging signs and striping at entrances and exits through bus and baggage lanes. I think they just jumped the gun and should have opened on the expected date.
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03-08-2023, 10:44 AM | #186 |
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Oh yeah many of the new employees had to go through security checks fingerprinted and photographed to be badged. They are still waiting on the badges and cant roam freely inside the doors. They have to contact a security agent and the end caps outside the dropoff areas. They are then escorted through TSA and to their assigned workstations. If they need a restroom a security agent must be contacted they are escorted to then back to the work area. Lunch and breaks are the same until badged.
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03-08-2023, 10:52 AM | #187 |
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I will say the one thing that shocked me was that the floor in front of the baggage check-in had a lot of scuffs already. Not sure if the floor buffers haven't arrived yet, or what. It was strange considering how new the airport is.
We also found quite a bit of trash on the floor at our gate. Seemed really odd for the first flight of the day. I'm guessing this may be related to opening early as srvy pointed out. |
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03-08-2023, 11:08 AM | #188 | |
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One thing with the TSA lines will be how they figure out demand and how quickly they open lanes and so forth, since it's condensed into one as you said. I was at Sky Harbor last year on Labor Day weekend and it seemed like half of Phoenix was there, yet they were crazy efficient at getting everyone through security (with the same "all gates" setup). .. clearlly wasn't their first rodeo. But, it would be annoying to stand in line forever because they only have one xray going (or only one working?). |
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03-08-2023, 11:34 AM | #191 |
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03-08-2023, 12:31 PM | #192 |
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03-09-2023, 04:12 PM | #193 | |
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Today, learning how to use a cell phone lot.
Tomorrow, learning how to go through customs. What a time to be alive. https://flykc.com/newsroom/news-rele...onal-expansion Quote:
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03-09-2023, 04:47 PM | #194 |
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Hoo boy a direct to Montego Bay
Wildest flight I've ever been on was the SW direct from Midway to Montego Bay. There were people shoving trash bags full of old computer equipment into the overheads. Shit like old keyboards or HDMI cords, literally anything that would never fit neatly into an overhead bin. There was a Mardi Gras parade of people in wheelchairs boarding before our group. A near tussle in the aisle trying to get everyone situated just to pull away from the gate. SW was breaking in a new attendant who looked terrified. Grizzled ol vet attendant working next to her was like we do this once a week and its like this every time. Cool that SW is flying more direct though, that seems like one of the expected benefits coming to fruition. |
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03-09-2023, 04:50 PM | #195 |
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I've been to Montego Bay...
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