Not everyone thinks KCI functions all that well for passengers. It only seems that way because they are the ones fighting the potential for change, and their voices are therefore loudest at the moment. I fly ~ 25 times a year, and KCI is barely adequate. It's definitely not some jewel worth preserving.
It seems those who complain compare their experience at KCI to some mega-airport like LaGuardia, Ohare, or Atlanta. Those are ridiculous comparisons. Most airports that handle about as much traffic as ours are just as easy--if not easier--to navigate with one central terminal. They all have parking at various price levels, from economy to terminal garages, and those garages are not usually full as KCI's Terminal B garage frequently is. Most of them have short walks from ticket counter to security to the gate.
What they also have are places beyond security to get a decent cup of coffee and adequate restroom facilities. KCI does not, and I dare you to spend a significant delay beyond security in Terminal B and not get frustrated. Other airports also have flexibility for carriers to add or subtract service; KCI does not.
Is a ten-figure project the only answer? Maybe not, but the status quo isn't a valid solution either.
Apparently, everyone aknowledges that it currently functions well for passengers but for the business of airline travel, from the standpoint of baggage thru security, it does not function well. Additionally the existing structure needs repair and maintence due to neglect. Thirdly, there is lost revenue on account of the inability to secure more airline business.
Change is difficult but often does open up new possibilities that are unseen. Probably it is inevitable that change will come to MCI. I agree with Robert MacRae having traveled to cities with rail systems that link airports with intended destinations.
oops, sorry for the multi-posts
The sounds was bad. The mix was not working correctly. Cornell's voice was not loud enough and you could not distinquish between the two guitars. You could not even understand what Cornell was saying between songs. The song selection was top-notch though. Great setlist. The crowd in the balcony was kind of lame though. I saw a dude get annoyed because he was tyring to take a phone video and the guy in front of him stood up to jam out. LAME. The feedback at the end of the show was cool. It was a two hour show, plus the feedback.
The sound was bad. The mix was not good. Cornell's voice was not loud enough and you couldn't distinguish between his guitar and Kim's. Even when Cornell talked between songs you couldn't understand what he was saying. The song selection was top-notch. The crowd was kind of lame in the balcony, one example being the dude trying to take phone video of the show that was annoyed because somebody in front of him wanted to stand up and jam out. LAME. The feedback at the end of the show was great. Two hour show.
Husband's the rib eater, I'm the burnt end person but I think he would definately rank them in the top 5. I know he's somewhat partial to BB's & RJ's ribs, though I don't know in which order.
I'm with nobody
Awesome, because the Royals are ridiculous right now.
Brobeck's has the best ribs in KC
The feedback thing was cool and the song selection was great. The sound, however, was not mixed properly. The vocals were not loud enough and you could not tell the difference between Kim's and Chris' guitars. The mix was bad.
"Do they always do that?"
Maybe you'd be better off at a 'Cowboy Indian Bear Grizzly Attack Mountain Cat Deer' concert.
McGonigle's baby backs are pretty damn fine.
If you didn't expect a gratuitous amount of feedback at some point then you forgot what went on during the height of grunge.
"Waaahhhh too much feed back and they didn't play their biggest single!"
Go home.
Yes, they always feedback out to end the encore (when time allows)
Agree with Ben.
It's really impossible to find an authentic cheesesteak sandwich in KC except for the one place in KC that's know for making authentic cheesesteaks sandwiches with cheese whiz and Amoroso Rolls. Grinders.
Dumb articles are dumb.
as if Firehouse Subs wasn't already questioning why the hell they moved to the 64112
fantastic another chain on the plaza. I will stick to local.
That ending sucked! Ruined the show!
Black hole sun sux!!!!......Soundgarden is a top ten band of mine and I have always hated that song....and I expect they do too...Loved the set list! Just wish they played 3 more songs: "birth ritual", "mailman", "outshined."
Re: “Summer Drive-Ins: Mugs Up and a Whiz Burger”
There's still a Maid Rite in Lexington, MO. There's also a Mugs Up in Columbia that very few people seem to know about.