This big picture fact check might be the most important note on EPIC KANSAS CITY BUILDING PROJECTS and their reality that doesn't measure up to so many rosy promises.
Basically . . .
NEW KCI FLIGHTS FAIL TO OUTPACE OLD SCHOOL NUMBERS!!!!
More flights, economic benefit and a Cinnabon were a critical part of the new airport sales pitch and only one of those items is currently part of the equation. Chubby fliers can't live without their icing.
Today's lesson . . .
DEVELOPERS PROMISE A LOT OF THINGS BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY'LL MATERIALIZE AFTER KANSAS CITY VOTES!!!
Take a peek . . .
"Using Kansas City Aviation Department data, in January 2020, right before the beginning of the pandemic, the airport saw 8,606 carrier flights in and out of the old terminals. In January 2024, there were 8,138 carrier flights. That amounts to a 10 percent drop."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Yes, Mr. Mayor, There Are Fewer Flights from KCI - Show Me Institute
At the March 19 panel discussion of the new stadium sales tax hosted by Kansas City PBS and the Kansas City library (available online here), former mayor
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