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Complete tour: The new Kansas City airport terminal brings major upgrades

For years, the naysayers put up a big fight against a new airport terminal in Kansas City, Missouri. They liked the convenience of the original facility, which offered the ability to park and practically walk onto the plane. They also didn't want to run the risk of using taxpayer dollars to fund the new $1.5 billion facility, among other issues.

Yet here we are, nearly a decade later, on the cusp of the opening of the glistening new Kansas City International Airport (MCI) terminal — a project filled with blood, sweat and tears for many locals and politicians.

The opposition was strong, but Justin Meyer, the city's deputy director of aviation, kept his head held high. Meyer and many supporters of a new Kansas City International Airport knew that the current aging facility had run its course. After all, the existing Kansas City airport opened in 1972, back when Trans World Airlines was headquartered in Kansas City.

Much has changed since then, including the introduction of the Transportation Security Administration, which took a lot of the convenience out of the existing facility. Each small cluster of gates featured its own checkpoint, a rare setup among airports nationwide.

Fast forward to today, and the new 40-gate terminal is ready for its grand debut on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

In advance of the opening, TPG got a first-look tour of the new terminal — and the upgrades are big enough to attract anyone interested in aviation and airport architecture. No one was visibly prouder than Meyer himself, who choked up at points during the walkthrough as his on-time and on-budget project dazzled the reporters who were in attendance.

A stunning new check-in hall

From the moment you pull up to the curb, the new Kansas City terminal is a night-and-day improvement compared to the existing facilities.

The soaring high overhang protects the first two drop-off lanes from the elements while also giving flyers a very dramatic welcome.

Stepping inside the beautifully adorned check-in hall brings you into a massive centralized space — a big upgrade in terms of both form and function.

Previously, each airline was spread out along different parts of the two circular terminals, making it difficult to know where exactly to get dropped off.

Even worse, each small subset of gates had its own security checkpoint, which often experienced bottlenecks. This made it much more challenging to connect between flights.

Fortunately, that's all history in the new facility since every airline is now under the same roof.

Additionally, with 16 TSA security checkpoints — including priority, TSA PreCheck and Clear — you likely won't need to worry about lines. All 40 gates are connected post-security, so you won't have to worry about figuring out which lane to use to get to your flight.

Even the check-in areas have been improved with the addition of larger spaces, digital signage and an upgraded baggage handling system.

Aside from the efficiency improvements, you may feel like you're in a museum. Everywhere you look, you'll be mesmerized by the 28 unique art installations that comprise the largest-ever public art program in Kansas City's history.

Look up in the check-in hall and you'll find Nick Cave's "The Air Up There," which features a plethora of colorful metal spinners that welcome you into the new space.

Enter on the south side of the facility to see "Let the Music Take You" by George Rodriguez. This is a larger-than-life, nine-piece traveling jazz band that pays homage to the region's jazz history.

If you enter on the north side, you'll discover "Wings" by John Balistreri. This piece resembles airfoils with subtle designs that reflect the region. For example, there's a small red Lockheed Vega 5B painted on one of the wings. Turns out, this was the style of plane Amelia Earhart, who grew up in nearby Atchison, Kansas, flew across the Atlantic in 1932.

The north side will also be home to an outdoor water fountain set in the center of three semicircular gardens. The design is a nod to the shape of the old terminal concourses that are set to be demolished in the coming months.

2 main amenity areas

The new Kansas City terminal has a central spine with two amenity areas that each bisects two piers of gates.

After clearing security, you'll find yourself in the first of two amenity and concessions areas, which was inspired by the downtown jazz music movement of the 1920s and 1930s.

This space is home to a variety of locally inspired and nationally recognized shops and dining outlets, including Parisi Coffee and Meat Mitch, and a few other amenities, such as a business center (available to rent for a yet-to-be-determined fee), a quiet room (open to all) and an air travel experience center (it features a cross-section of a plane to help acclimate infrequent travelers to what to expect during travel).

One of the focal pieces of this space is the "Fountain (KCI)" piece by Leo Villareal. It was designed in tribute to the "City of Fountains" (aka Kansas City). Airport authorities considered installing a real water feature here but decided against it, given the possibility of water damage in the central core of the terminal.

If you're departing on Delta, Southwest or United, you'll need to continue down the 630-foot concourse connector that bridges the first amenity node and the second.

Thanks to the moving walkways along the concourse connector, it takes just a few minutes to get to the beginning of the B gates. Some flyers will likely want to stop and enjoy the small interactive Kansas City historical displays, the hanging "Cloud Gazing" artwork by SoftLab's Michael Szivos and the views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Once you make it to the B amenity node, you'll quickly find yourself in a replica of Kansas City's popular City Market. Here, you'll notice a variety of dining establishments, including a City Market Food Hall with local outposts of Bo Lings and Buffalo State Pizza Co. & Bar, a fine-dining restaurant by well-reputed Brown & Loe and even a brand-new Delta Sky Club .

At the back of this amenity node, there's a Kansas City barbeque experience with a menu designed by team Black Magic, who recently won the Made for KC BBQ Championship.

If you're wondering why it smells so delicious in this area of the concourse, it's likely because this barbecue outpost is home to two 2,400-pound smokers.

"Could Kansas City now be home to the best airport barbecue in the country?" That's the question I asked myself as the smell of slow-cooked meat wafted through the terminal halls.

There may not be a fountain here, but just look up to see "Ornithology" by Willie Cole. This collection of 12 larger-than-life birds was created entirely from alto saxophones and designed in tribute to Charlie "Yardbird" Parker and his 1946 tune titled "Ornithology."

This City Market-inspired node is also home to a sensory room and an airplane-themed family play zone.

The Sky Club is the airport's only lounge. However, local authorities have submitted a request for proposal through the Vantage Airport Group for a common-use lounge to be located in the A-north concourse.

Kansas City is using street-based pricing at all of its concessionaires, with most major convenience items pegged to the price of a similar item at the nearby QuikTrip gas station on Northwest Barry Road.

4 piers of gates

Stretching out like two arms at each node are the individual gate concourses.

It's hard to overstate how much of an improvement these gate areas are compared to the existing facility. Whether it's the sky-high ceilings, the plethora of natural light, the abundant restrooms or the captivating artwork that you'll find hanging on the walls, you'll no doubt feel like you've entered a 21st-century facility.

Each gate area also offers an abundance of seats, and some even have coworking tables and bar-style chairs. Aviation enthusiasts will no doubt appreciate the floor-to-ceiling windows, which give you a peek into the airside operations and flood the space with plenty of natural light.

No matter where you sit, you'll always be within arm's reach of power. Pick your poison, as there are AC outlets and USB-A and USB-C charging ports available at each seat.

To stay connected, the airport offers free, blazing-fast internet access with download speeds that top 300 Mbps.

Once it's time to board, you'll walk down one of 40 glass-lined jet bridges, which were purposely chosen to give flyers a look at what's going on around them and minimize the sense of claustrophobia that some travelers experience when waiting to get onto the plane.

Perhaps the biggest upgrade is the restroom areas, which feature touchless washing stations (with sloping sinks to avoid spills), a red-green motion-detecting occupancy indicator at each stall and bathroom doors that open outwards to make it easier to enter and exit with a carry-on bag.

In addition to gender-specific restrooms, there are all-gender bathrooms, changing rooms, family restrooms and nursing areas at nearly every major intersection in the new terminal.

The new Kansas City terminal was also designed with accessibility in mind. If you're dropped off at the departures level, you won't need to take any stairs or elevators to get to your gate. There's just one small sloping ramp that leads to each concourse, but it's a very mild grade.

Though all 40 gates are designed for common use, the four concourses will be split as follows:

• B-north: Gates B40 to B52, which are for Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
• B-south: Gates B54 to B69, which are for Southwest Airlines.
• A-north: Gates A1 to A10, which are for Alaska Airlines and American Airlines (a so-called Oneworld Alliance wing).
• A-south: Gates A12 to A20, which are for all other airlines, including arriving international flights.

Welcome to Kansas City, a 21st-century hub

When you arrive at the new Kansas City terminal, you'll take a set of escalators in the main concourse to get to the baggage claim and ground transportation level.

As you descend, you may be mesmerized by what's arguably the most visually attractive piece of art in the entire terminal: the colorful glass "Molten Swing" by Soo Sunny Park.

No matter how you look at the piece, it's sure to sparkle and give off an inviting first impression of Kansas City.

Once downstairs, you'll pass through an automated set of exit doors to the arrivals level, which features seven domestic baggage claim areas.

International arrivals will park at concourse A south, which is home to a new federal inspection station. There is one baggage claim and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility waiting on the arrivals level just steps from the plane.

Once you collect your bags, you'll walk outside to the curb to find your transportation.

The closest curb to the arrivals hall will be reserved for private vehicles and commercial traffic, including rental car shuttles. Ride-hailing services will use the outer curb, which is lined from above with the orange-colored "Sky Prairie" artwork by Jill Anholt.

If you decide to park at the airport, you should have no problem finding a spot in the brand-new 6,100-spot parking garage.

Additionally, the four exit vestibules in the arrivals level are marked with the corresponding row letters for the garage, which should help minimize how much walking you'll need to do to find your car during the cold winter.

Bottom line

The new Kansas City terminal is finally here, and it's a massive upgrade compared to the existing terminal that was designed for a bygone era in aviation history.

The new facility brings 21st-century conveniences to transform the airport into a modern hub for travelers. It's the latest in a string of infrastructure improvements for airports nationwide , but it's perhaps the most thoughtfully designed and beautiful one yet.

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The Build KCI Team invites the Kansas City community to take its first look at the New Terminal by viewing our Virtual Community Open House .

During the Community Virtual Tour, viewers can experience: • Explore the New Terminal’s modern amenities • Locate the facility’s wide variety of retail and restaurant options • View museum-quality public art installations • Hear from some of the project’s key stakeholders

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Now Open: New Single Terminal at Kansas City International Airport

An all-new air travel journey has arrived in Kansas City.  The new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport  (MCI) represents a total transformation of Kansas City’s passenger experience. Travelers arriving to and departing from the Heart of America will be met with upgraded technology, a long list of locally-inspired amenities and convenient gate access.

Here’s what you can expect the next time your plans take you through MCI.

Convenient Arrivals and Departures

The new, 40-gate terminal features a modern environment with dedicated arrival and departure levels, covered parking in an adjacent garage, moving walkways and consolidated security checkpoints, all designed for easy navigation.

A spacious structure filled with natural light—and Kansas City’s signature fountains—delivers an entirely new experience as travelers move through the terminal and centralized customer service desks are available to provide guidance and additional resources.

The terminal’s long list of upgrades extends all the way to your aircraft door. The new MCI features glass passenger boarding bridges at all 40 gates, providing views of the surrounding airfield as you board your flight. This also makes the Kansas City International Airport the largest all-glass facility in the United States.

A parking garage with 6,200 spaces and a location adjacent to the terminal, plus dedicated curb spaces for taxis, ride sharing platforms and shuttles, were all designed to maintain the airport's convenient experience as travelers arrive and depart.

The terminal is the first in the United States with wireless electric bus charging, building on Kansas City’s existing environmental efforts and leadership—MCI was the first U.S. airport with electric buses.

Accessibility for All

The new MCI features services and spaces designed to welcome all passengers, such as a service animal relief area, military USO and nursing mothers rooms.

The Variety KC Inclusive Family Play Zone offers a simulated aircraft, accessible play spaces and other experiences for children that contribute to making the airport one of the most inclusive and accessible airport terminals in the country.

Local Essentials

Expect to feel a Kansas City connection the moment you land in the Heart of America: More than 80 percent of brands represented in the new MCI are local to the KC region. Shops and restaurants like Charlie Hustle, Urban Café and Stockyards Brewing Co. greet travelers, as well as experiences that introduce iconic KC destinations like the City Market. The terminal’s lineup of concessions also features 17 woman-owned and minority-owned businesses.

When it comes to barbecue, the terminal delivers KC's legendary flavors in big ways. The Made for KC BBQ Championship hosts an annual barbecue competition and awards the winning pitmaster the opportunity to take over a restaurant in Concourse B for one year, with Smoke 'n Magic chosen as the inaugural winner. In Concourse A, travelers will find the Meat Mitch BBQ dining experience.

Resources on the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the Barbecue Hall of Fame and the Kansas City Barbeque Society are also available within the terminal.

Public art also has a significant presence in the new terminal, with a total of $5.6 million being invested in works from 28 individual artists, including 19 artists who live in the KC area or have local ties. Sculptures, paintings and installations will reflect area history and Kansas City’s cultural cornerstones, from its well-recognized place as a jazz hotbed to its City of Fountains moniker.

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Officials with Kansas City International Airport say the new terminal is just five months away from being finished and is 90% complete.

KMBC got the chance to see inside the nearly completed project.

Now, take a look for yourself at the status of the airport's new wing as it gets ready for its final coat of paint!

A video tour of the new terminal can be viewed in the video above

You can look at even more images from KMBC's tour of the construction site below.

Vantage Airport Group, which was selected to handle the airport concessions, says there will be 50 different restaurants and shops in the new terminal. 80 percent of the concession options will be from locally based companies.

The airport itself will be split into two separate concourses, with a large bridge connecting its two sides. Two different levels will split the arrivals and departures.

The new terminal will also have the airport’s first-ever information desks, a rentable conference room, and a meditation room.

Here's a map of what the finished airport will look like.

The airport will also be home to the city's largest public art projects. 28 new art installations, all commissioned by local artists or artists with local roots, will fill the new terminal.

The project is on time and slated to open to the public early in 2023.

Community members get 1st look at new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ten-thousand community members had the privilege to walk through the new single terminal at the Kansas City International Airport on Saturday.

Spectators had access to both concourses and amenities that will come Feb. 28.

The locals believe it has been a long time coming for an airport that proudly represents our people and our culture.

As the city grows, they say so should our reach.

“We didn’t have what other airports had as far as convenience, but I think they’ll be like 'Oh, we should go to Kansas City,” said Yolanda Parker, who toured the terminal on Saturday.

Serena Miller, a visitor from Lenexa, says she believes it will be a huge boost for Kansas City’s economy as well.

“We were just talking about how it’s gonna open up Kansas City to so many more conventions, and people coming in and maybe, hopefully, new airlines as well,” Miller said.

For any Kansas Citian, one of the first things they might realize is the overwhelming local influence.

From the businesses and art installations, to the materials used for construction, every decision was intentional.

To continue supporting local, Joe McBride with the airport says there is going to be a KCI BBQ Contest every year and the winner will be able to showcase their food in the center of Concourse B for the winning year.

“Even that history part of Platte County, I love that, with the African American homage to them having this land and then them building on this land,” said Edina Robinson, another visitor.

With certain parts of the airport still under construction and wrapped in plastic, KSHB 41 asked McBride what there is left to do.

He said there is some finishing touches in the concession and airline areas, but they will do everything to make sure the first plane flies out from the new terminal at five a.m. on the 28th.

“We’re all you know, on crunch time here,” McBride said.

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Future & Metro Boomin announce new tour dates starting with KC as opening city

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Grammy Award winning artist Future and Grammy nominated record producer Metro Boomin announced the ‘ We Trust You’ tour and Kansas City is the first stop.

The ‘ We Trust You’ tour, presented by Cashapp and Visa, will open on Tuesday, July 30. Tour stops will include cities such as Detroit, Nashville, Atlanta, Houston and New Orleans. The Chicago date will be apart of the Lollapalooza festival.

Future and Metro Boomin’ have collaborated on two separate albums, ‘ WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ released on March 22, 2024 and ‘ WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU’ , released on Friday, April 12.

‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’ debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 following the release and the track ‘ Like That ’ with Kendrick Lamar leads Billboard’s Hot 100 for the third week in row.

The single has sparked a bit of controversy after Kendrick Lamar took aim to rappers Drake and J. Cole during his verse. The press release did not mention if Lamar would be apart of any shows.

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Tickets will be available starting with a Cash App Card presale beginning on Wednesday, April 17 followed by the general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 19 at 10 am at  livenation.com .

In addition to the Cash App Card Presale , Cash App Card holders will receive a 20% instant discount on all official ‘We Trust You ’ tour merch purchased on-site with Cash App Card.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages , which may include premium tickets, a photo op in front of the stage, access to the VIP Lounge, a specially designed VIP gift item and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected.

A full list of tour dates can be found below:

Tue Jul 30 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Wed Jul 31 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Fri Aug 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum

Sat Aug 03 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza *

Sun Aug 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Aug 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Aug 08 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sat Aug 10 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Tue Aug 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wed Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Thu Aug 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Aug 17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Tue Aug 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Thu Aug 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Fri Aug 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Sat Aug 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Sun Aug 25 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Tue Aug 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Wed Aug 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

Fri Aug 30 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sat Aug 31 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome

Tue Sep 03 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Sep 04 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Fri Sep 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sat Sep 07 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Mon Sep 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

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Future & Metro Boomin 2024 Tour: Dates, Tickets & More

Future and Metro Boomin will be heading across North America on the "We Trust You" tour. Find out about dates, tickets & more.

Future and Metro Boomin have 2024 in a chokehold with the release of We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You but that momentum will continue this summer with their upcoming tour. Live Nation announced the We Trust You tour which will span across North America between July and August. Through 27 dates, expect the duo to deliver their biggest hits and fiery performances. 

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Dubbed the We Trust You Tour, this arena trek promises to deliver an unforgettable blend of rap and production prowess following a triumphant commercial run on the Billboard charts, including the chart-topping success of "Like That" ft. Kendrick Lamar . With a total of 27 dates, the tour kicks off in Kansas City, Mo., at the T-Mobile Center on July 30, 2024. While the lineup of openers and supporting acts has yet to be revealed, anticipation is already building for what promises to be an epic musical journey.

The North American trek follows Future’s One Big Party tour in 2023, which saw him hitting major cities across the country. However, Future and Metro Boomin’s tour will crisscross North America, making stops in some of the continent’s most vibrant cities. From Detroit to Atlanta, Brooklyn to Boston, and even Drake ’s hometown of Toronto, fans from coast to coast will have the opportunity to experience the duo’s electrifying performances. 

Read More: Future & Metro Boomin's "We Don't Like You" Debuts Atop Billboard 200

Tickets for the We Trust You Tour will be in high demand, so fans are advised to act fast to secure their spot at these must-see performances. Cash App Card customers will have early access to tickets starting on Wednesday, April 17, while the general public will have their chance to purchase tickets on Friday, April 19, via the Live Nation website at 10 a.m. local venue time.

For those looking to elevate their concert experience, VIP packages are available, offering perks such as photo-ops, access to VIP lounges, exclusive merchandise, and more. Cash App Card members will also enjoy discounts on tour merchandise purchased onsite at venues, adding extra value to the concert experience.

As Future and Metro Boomin continue to dominate the charts with their latest releases, the We Trust You Tour promises to be one of the hottest tickets of the summer. Don’t miss your chance to catch these two powerhouse artists live in concert. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a musical experience like no other.

Kansas City, Mo. - July 30 - T-Mobile Center Saint Paul, Minn. - July 31 - Xcel Energy Center Milwaukee, Wis. - Aug. 2 - Fiserv Forum Chicago, Ill. - Aug. 3 - Lollapalooza Detroit, Mich. - Aug. 4 - Little Caesars Arena Nashville, Tenn. - Aug. 6 - Bridgestone Arena Atlanta, Ga. - Aug. 8 - State Farm Arena Columbus, Ohio - Aug. 10 - Schottenstein Center Toronto, Ontario - Aug. 11 - Scotiabank Arena Boston, Mass. - Aug. 13 - TD Garden Philadelphia, Pa. - Aug. 14 - Wells Fargo Center Brooklyn, N.Y. - Aug. 15 - Barclays Center Washington, D.C. - Aug. 17 - Capital One Arena New Orleans, La. - Aug. 20 - Smoothie King Center Houston, Texas - Aug. 22 - Toyota Center San Antonio, Texas - Aug. 23 - Frost Bank Center Dallas, Texas - Aug. 24 - American Airlines Center Tulsa, Okla. - Aug. 25 - BOK Center Denver, Colo. - Aug. 27 - Ball Arena Salt Lake City, Utah - Aug. 28 - Delta Center Las Vegas, Nev. - Aug. 30 - T-Mobile Arena Inglewood, Calif. - Aug. 31 - Intuit Dome Sacramento, Calif. - Sept. 3 - Golden 1 Center Oakland, Calif. - Sept. 4 - Oakland Arena Seattle, Wash. - Sept. 6 - Climate Pledge Arena Portland, Ore. - Sept. 7 - Moda Center Vancouver, B.C. - Sept. 9 - Rogers Arena

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Future and Metro Boomin Announce ‘We Trust You Tour’

Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin unveiled the highly anticipated We Trust You Tour , sponsored by Cash App and Visa.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off on Tuesday, July 30, in Kansas City, MO, at T-Mobile Center. It will then make an exciting lineup of stops across North America, including Detroit, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Houston, Toronto, Las Vegas, Inglewood, Seattle, and more. The tour will culminate on Monday, September 9, in Vancouver, BC, at Rogers Arena, following a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, August 3.

The tour is in support of Future and Metro Boomin’s latest collaborations, WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU , released on March 22, 2024, and April 12, 2024, respectively. WE DON’T TRUST YOU debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with the track ‘Like That’ featuring Kendrick Lamar leading Billboard’s Hot 100 for the third consecutive week.

Tickets for the “We Trust You Tour” will be available starting with a Cash App Card presale on Wednesday, April 17, followed by the general on-sale on Friday, April 19, beginning at 10 am local time on livenation.com. Cash App Cardholders can access an exclusive ticket presale and receive a 20% instant discount on official tour merch purchased on-site.

Additionally, fans can purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, a photo op in front of the stage, access to the VIP Lounge, and specially designed VIP gift items. The contents of the VIP package vary based on the selected offer. For more details, visit vipnation.com.

FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN WE TRUST YOU TOUR DATES:

Tue Jul 30 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center Wed Jul 31 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center Fri Aug 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Sat Aug 03 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza * Sun Aug 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tue Aug 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Thu Aug 08 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Sat Aug 10 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena Tue Aug 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Wed Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Thu Aug 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Sat Aug 17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Tue Aug 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Thu Aug 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Fri Aug 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center Sat Aug 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Sun Aug 25 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center Tue Aug 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Wed Aug 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center Fri Aug 30 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Sat Aug 31 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome Tue Sep 03 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Wed Sep 04 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Fri Sep 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sat Sep 07 – Portland, OR – Moda Center Mon Sep 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

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Kansas City's new and improved airport terminal opens this spring. Here's what flyers can expect

KCI's current horseshoe-shaped terminals, built in 1972, lack adequate space, modern security, adequate restrooms or food options. The new, $1.5 billion terminal will fix many of those problems while hopefully attracting more flights and visitors.

Construction of a gleaming new $1.5 billion terminal at Kansas City International Airport is nearly down to finishing touches.

Kansas City residents voted by an overwhelming margin in 2017 to go ahead with the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history, trusting in promises that the new terminal would create a much-improved passenger experience and be good for the region’s economy. Supporters said it would likely result in more flights in and out of Kansas City, including international flights.

At the time of the vote, it was apparent that the airport’s horseshoe-shaped terminals, built in 1972, were obsolete. They lack adequate space or modern security checkpoints, have limited restroom capacity and offer few food and beverage concessions.

“Southwest, our largest carrier, said publicly in 2016 that they throttled back building connections over KC because it’s such a poor connecting experience for passengers,” said Justin Meyer, deputy director of the Kansas City Aviation Department.

“As we eliminate those hurdles our hope is that we would see Southwest and others begin to grow because the facility becomes more flexible for them.”

In fact, Southwest Airlines announced this fall it would add more flights to several existing routes serving KCI in the spring, once the new terminal goes online.

The Beacon recently took part in a tour of the still-developing terminal, which Meyer led.

Inside the skeleton of the roughly 1 million square-foot terminal, more than half of the artwork — created by multiple artists after an intensive selection process — has been installed. Two moving walkways will expedite transfers between two concourses. There are a total of 39 gates.

Accessibility is a key theme in the design of the terminal. Each concourse has a restroom core that includes a water bottle station, a family restroom with an adult-sized changing table, a multiuser restroom, gendered restrooms and service animal relief areas.

The terminal will also include 10 rooms for nursing mothers and infants, a quiet room, two Delta Sky Club lounges and an aircraft cabin simulator made with the front of a scrapped Airbus A321 plane to accommodate autistic passengers who may experience negative reactions to airplane travel.

Meyer said the new terminal would expand KCI’s passenger capacity from about 30,000 passengers a day to more than 50,000.

“We can be twice as busy as we are now and not need to grow,” he said.

With assistance from Joe McBride, marketing and communications manager at the Kansas City Aviation Department, and observations from the tour, The Beacon is sharing answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the new KCI terminal.

What is the official opening date for the new airport terminal?

While the contract completion date with the developer, Edgemoor Infrastructure and Real Estate, is set for March 3, 2023, the actual opening date has yet to be announced. It is expected to be sometime in March, and the exact date will be made public sometime in January.

How will the experience of getting in and out of the airport terminal be different?

According to McBride, the key to more efficient vehicular flow will be separate levels for arriving and departing flights, which will allow for easier passenger pickup and drop-off areas.

“Departing flight-related traffic will be routed to an elevated roadway and a curb in front of a grand check-in hall,” McBride said in an email to The Beacon. “Arriving flight-related traffic will be routed beneath the elevated roadway. Underneath the check-in hall will be baggage claim for all airlines on seven carousels. Passengers arriving on flights will be directed to a central escalator, stair, and elevator leading down to the baggage claim area.”

How will parking be different? Will parking fees increase?

The new terminal will have one large parking garage with 6,200 spaces and an adjacent lot with 780 spaces. Parking fees in the new garage are likely to be slightly higher than the $23 daily rate currently in place, McBride said. The airport will continue to offer economy parking, and those lots will be configured for one terminal instead of three.

Once I reach the terminal, how long will it take me to get to my gate?

“Once through check-in and security screening passengers can easily access all airline gates,” McBride said. “Concourse A is adjacent, so steps are few and times are within two minutes. Other gates are in Concourse B which is served by a connector that has moving walkways on both sides.”

What do I need to know about security check-in? Should I expect it to take longer?

Improved airport security check-in was one of the top selling points for the new terminal. The current system, with security points at each of the three terminals, became obsolete when new procedures were put in place following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. KCI security lanes are cramped and, once through security, passengers are crowded into a small waiting area to await their flights.

McBride described the new system this way: “The rear of the check-in hall will feature a consolidated and flexible security checkpoint with 16 lanes to accommodate the ebb and flow of passenger volume. Average wait times are expected to improve since there will be 16 lanes together rather than fewer lanes at separate checkpoints.”

Will it take longer to pick up my baggage after a flight?

Baggage handling will shift from separate carousels in the different terminals to a central system for all airlines, with seven state-of-the-art carousels,” McBride said. “Baggage wait time is anticipated to be similar to existing waits,” he said.

McBride noted that with the current system, a malfunctioning carousel in one terminal likely will delay passengers picking up their luggage. In the new terminal, airlines can simply move the baggage to a different carousel if an issue develops.

Will I see an increase in nonstop flights? Can I catch any new international flights?

While the aviation department is hoping to see more flights added to the new facility, the number of flights is not determined by the department, but by the airlines themselves.

“During the planning for the terminal, the airlines publicly stated that they could not grow in the existing terminals because of tight spaces and the inability to efficiently connect passengers,” McBride said.

Airlines have suggested, however, that Kansas City could see additional flights with a new terminal. Besides Southwest’s pledge to increase flights, Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines has announced it will begin serving KCI in May 2023, after the terminal opens.

If my flight is delayed, what will my experience of waiting in the new terminal be?

“Travelers will immediately notice the wide-open spaces vs. the current narrow terminals,” McBride said. “The light and airy environment will have a Kansas City feel and will serve as a superb welcome mat for visitors.”

Passengers in the new terminal will be able to choose from 50 retail, food and beverage operators. Unlike with the current arrangement, most concessions and food will be in the secured area, where passengers will spend most of their time. Additional amenities will include help desks, performance areas, art installations, airfield views, inclusive play areas, lounges for members of the military and premium lounges.

What is the first thing visitors will notice when they fly into the new terminal?

As visitors exit the aircraft, they will be greeted by all-glass jet bridges. Inside the terminal, visitors will encounter terrazzo floors and warm, open hemlock wood ceilings.

Visitors will encounter a variety of public art within the terminal. Twenty-eight artists were chosen to participate in the $5.6 million project — the largest amount set aside for public art in Kansas City history. Of the selected artists , 75% have significant Kansas City connections and 75% are women or artists of color.

When visitors exit the concourses, “They will be amazed by the stunning multistory artwork in the atrium emulating a Kansas City fountain,” McBride said. “They will be directed to the lower level arrivals area, viewing artworks adorning the space as they descend escalators and elevators. They will retrace their baggage on one of seven carousels and then step right outside for ground transportation.”

Once the new terminal opens, how can residents share our feedback about our airport experience in a constructive manner?

Staffed customer experience desks and roving volunteers will be available for passengers to share feedback or important information within the terminal. In addition, existing channels such as the feedback form on FlyKCI.com , social media and the airport’s information line allow users to submit feedback.

At the time of the 2017 vote, the cost of the new terminal was estimated at just under $1 billion. The project’s costs are now estimated at $1.5 billion. What happened to drive up the price?

“Following the successful public vote in November 2017 the Aviation Department and its airline partners and the new terminal developer (Edgemoor CWC) spent much of 2018 verifying the scope of the project to ensure it would meet the needs of the airlines and deliver a positive guest experience to travelers,” McBride said. “Through this process the facility grew, adding additional gates (35 to 39) and increasing the size of gate seating areas to reflect the use of larger aircraft at Kansas City International Airport.”

This story was originally published on the Kansas City Beacon, a fellow member of the KC Media Collective.

Future and Metro Boomin Unveil ‘We Trust You’ North American Tour Dates

By Jem Aswad

Executive Editor, Music

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On the heels of the two albums they’ve released in the past three weeks — “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You” — Future and Metro Boomin have announced dates for a six-week North American tour called, naturally enough, the “We Trust You” tour, presented by Cash App and Visa and produced by Live Nation.

The arena run kicks off on Tuesday, July 30 in Kansas City, Mo. and visits Detroit, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Houston, Toronto, Las Vegas, Inglewood, Seattle and more before wrapping up on Monday, September 9 in Vancouver. The 27-date tour also features a festival performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL on Saturday, August 3. 

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FUTURE & METRO BOOMIN WE TRUST YOU TOUR DATES:

Tue Jul 30 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center Wed Jul 31 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center Fri Aug 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Sat Aug 03 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza * Sun Aug 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tue Aug 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Thu Aug 08 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Sat Aug 10 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena Tue Aug 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Wed Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center Thu Aug 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Sat Aug 17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Tue Aug 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Thu Aug 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Fri Aug 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center Sat Aug 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center Sun Aug 25 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center Tue Aug 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Wed Aug 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center Fri Aug 30 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Sat Aug 31 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome Tue Sep 03 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Wed Sep 04 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Fri Sep 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sat Sep 07 – Portland, OR – Moda Center Mon Sep 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

* Festival Date

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Will Beyoncé announce the 'Cowboy Carter' tour? Fans think she may be hitting the road again soon

• Beyoncé released her new album "Cowboy Carter" on Friday.
• Some fans think she's gearing up to tour again, though many say they don't have the funds to attend.
• The Renaissance World Tour wrapped last October in Kansas City. It was hailed as a must-see event.

Less than a year after the Renaissance World Tour wrapped, it might already be time for the Beyhive to dust off their boots and head back out to see Beyoncé live again.

The Renaissance World Tour was hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime event , a bona fide status symbol , and a blockbuster concert movie that awed audiences while near-singlehandedly boosting AMC's revenue . The 56-show run wrapped on October 1, 2023, in Kansas City.

On its heels, Beyoncé has released her new album " Cowboy Carter ." The triumphant country-inspired project is billed as "Act II" in a three-part "Renaissance" series.

So it would stand to reason — financially and thematically — that Beyoncé would plan another tour leg for "Cowboy Carter."

Her team seemed to hint that something is coming by launching a new website, " Been Country ." The landing page shows a photo of young Beyoncé performing at the Texas Sweetheart Pageant, as well as a childhood photo of her mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson , and an image of a banjo.

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A fan account on Instagram shared a rumor that the tour announcement is scheduled for Friday, exactly one week after the album's arrival. Knowles-Lawson liked the post, adding more fuel to the rumor's flame.

Beyoncé's longtime collaborator The-Dream, who produced 10 of the new album's 27 tracks, also alluded to a forthcoming tour. He celebrated the release of "Cowboy Carter" on X, writing, "This tour bout to B' Incredible!"

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Fans grabbed screenshots of The-Dream's post, though it has since been deleted.

'The-Dream' via Twitter: “This tour bout to B’ incredible!” The singer-songwriter is Beyoncé’s longtime friend, and worked on 10 songs on her new album #CowboyCarter . pic.twitter.com/KNHQOuqFI9 — COWBOY CARTER TOUR (@CowboyCarterWT) March 31, 2024

However, the six-month turnaround since Beyoncé's last concert does cast suspicion on these theories. Thanks to "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," we know the Renaissance World Tour took four years to ideate and execute.

It's unclear if plans for a "Cowboy Carter" show were also in the works during that time, but if not, fans may have to wait a bit longer to watch Beyoncé perform. As she's already made clear, " A queen moves at her own pace ."

Even so, a delay may come as welcome news, even for dedicated members of the Beyhive.

Many fans have been posting about their lack of ticket funds on X, playfully begging Beyoncé to put off touring until next year.

- I don’t want https://t.co/QqyQduNfkr to be a tour because we https://t.co/icyUqbLR1L . pic.twitter.com/XZ5WHMUqyL — Rob Milton (@therobmilton) April 3, 2024

She can announce it for 2025 but in 2024 we are at capacity https://t.co/Gtg7f2jvSG — Antoinette “Asst (To The) Regional Manager” Childs (@TheFancyFriend) March 31, 2024

. @Beyonce keep the tour announcement for next year…I have trips planned for this summer pic.twitter.com/GPhRrW1GiF — Nicolas is happy (@niggaolas) April 3, 2024

what i’m eating if beyoncé announce this tour https://t.co/CfI1Vm3XuG — 𐚁 onii 𐚁 (@__Onixivy_) April 4, 2024

i'm begging beyoncé to tour in 2025 and not this summer pic.twitter.com/Nqw68434Bu — zae (@itszaeok) March 27, 2024

the whole fandom begging beyoncé not to announce a tour is HILARIOUS! we are BROKE DOWN pic.twitter.com/YXDFHuzELM — j. (@virgosgrooviest) March 27, 2024

Representatives for Beyoncé did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Future & Metro to swing by Sacramento in September 2024 for "We Trust You" tour

S ACRAMENTO – Future and Metro Boomin have announced the dates to their new "We Trust You Tour," and Sacramento will be one of the stops.

The new tour was announced on Tuesday. A total of 27 dates are on the list along with a Lollapalooza performance on Aug. 3.

No supporting acts have been revealed at this time.

Sacramento will have to wait until the later half of the tour to see Future & Metro, with the Golden 1 Center hosting them on Sept. 3.

Tickets for the tour go on presale for Cash App members on April 17, while general on-sale starts April 19.

What are the dates for the Future & Metro "Wet Trust You" tour?

The following is the full list of dates for Future's tour:

Tue Jul 30 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Wed Jul 31 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Fri Aug 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum

Sat Aug 03 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza

Sun Aug 04 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Aug 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Aug 08 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sat Aug 10 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Tue Aug 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Wed Aug 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Thu Aug 15 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Sat Aug 17 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Tue Aug 20 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Thu Aug 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Fri Aug 23 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center

Sat Aug 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Sun Aug 25 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center

Tue Aug 27 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Wed Aug 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center

Fri Aug 30 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena

Sat Aug 31 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome

Tue Sep 03 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Sep 04 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

Fri Sep 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Sat Sep 07 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Mon Sep 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena

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