Kansas City Transformation Begins

MARCH 25 marked a major milestone for Kansas City as construction began on a highly anticipated overhaul of the region’s main airport. The US$1.5bn project will create a single building to replace the former three-terminal layout which was designed in the 1960s and opened in 1972 before factors such as passenger and baggage screening were considered. While the facility remains a firm favourite with fans of retro architecture, its U-shaped terminals – similar to those found at Berlin/Tegel – have