New KCI Hype Machine Hopes To Avoid Inevitable Airport Disappointment

Not-so-fun fact . . .

The new airport is smaller, more expensive, not as convenient and built out of plastic and glass. Even worse . . . The who deal was pretty much just an exercise of sketchy bids and contracts.

But none of that will stop local newsies from recycling presser content . . . Meanwhile, we're merely sharing these reports ironically . . .

On Monday, Kansas City aviation leaders released a list and map of what travelers can expect to find when the terminal opens in March 2023.

The Kansas City Aviation Department shared over 30 new restaurants and 15 retail options. Many are local favorites; in fact, officials said 80% of vendors are local to the KC area. But there are some national chains as well.

The aviation department said the new terminal is 90% complete and is still on time and on budget for a March 2023 opening.

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These are the restaurants, shops coming to KCI Airport's new terminal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dozens of restaurants and shops are coming to Kansas City International Airport's new terminal. On Monday, Kansas City aviation leaders released a list and map of what travelers can expect to find when the terminal opens in March 2023. The Kansas City Aviation Department shared over 30 new restaurants and 15 retail options.

5 months away: Inside KCI airport's new terminal

Officials with Kansas City International Airport said the new terminal is five months away from being finished and is 90% complete. Inside the terminal, passengers will check in at one of the 16 security checkpoints, which airports officials said will be faster than the current check-in process.

KCI unveils planned layout for concessions, shops at new terminal

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The planned layout for shops and concessions at the new single-terminal Kansas City International Airport has been unveiled. It includes a Dunkin' location outside the security checkpoint and just inside the checkpoint among 22 standalone restaurant locations past security, including Martin City Brewing and Soiree Steak & Oyster House.

Developing . . .