« Hyatt Rant | Main | Senior Getaway »
Airport Relaxation
September 12, 2006
My flight to OKC leaves KC at 9:30 pm tonight. Since I was done with my day here, and ready to be on my way home, I hopped the shuttle to the airport… and arrived at 6:14 pm. Unlike most people, I like airports. The people watching, the relaxation, watching airplanes and equipment, etc. etc. It’s endless fun.
I’ve been in a good number of airports in my life… although I have missed going to DFW and Atlanta so far. The best airports, in my opinion, are those that offer food/shops on both sides of security. If you’re leaving and want to share a dinner with people you’re leaving, you can do so. If you’re transfering from one plane to another, you can wander around the shops and grab a bite to eat.
Unfortunately, OKC and KC are on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Neither airport really fulfills the need, in my opinion.
OKC has all of its food and shopping after security. When I’m seeing my parents off, I’d like to be able to grab a snack after we check their bags, but that’s impossible.
KC is the opposite. All of the restaurants and shops are before security… thus, if you transfer, you actually have to leave the secured area and then re-enter. An unnecessary hassle. Granted, there are a couple random snack places, but it’s not “fresh” food… at least compared to a hot burger or a nice cup of coffee from Starbucks or elsewhere.
Airport Planning. Now that would be something interesting to get into.
Posted by paul at September 12, 2006 08:09 PM
Comments
Mom said on September 13, 2006 08:48 AMIt has always kinda of been one of your dreams. Along w/ railroads. You make valid points! GR is the same way as OKC.
Grandma Dood said on September 13, 2006 07:58 PMDear Paul ,where are you and where have you been ?I miss hearing from you.I,m anxiously waiting for my surgery date.Love,grandma