


Opponents, which were loosely organized but vocal, were skeptical that taxpayers would not eventually have to pay in some way for the project, either through taxes or higher ticket prices. And supporters said the single terminal would be more comfortable for travelers, by providing more retail options, bathrooms and more efficient security checkpoints. Airline officials did not promise to add flights but generally supported the single terminal because the layout would be able to handle larger passenger jets better than the current configuration. Mayor Sly James and other supporters argued that a more modern airport would help the area’s economy and likely lead to more direct flights, and perhaps some international flights, out of Kansas City.
