Kansas City Airport shines as delays ease and planning pays
The piece notes weather and mechanical problems caused early delays at major hubs including New York Boston and Atlanta but reports improvements at Kansas City International Airport due to proactive planning and a potential third runway. Passengers like Mallon James McField Ellie Jennes and Bob Pascale share mixed experiences with airline punctuality and airport efficiency. Northwest faces criticism from a flyer in Minnesota while airlines defend on time performance numbers.
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A.C. Tupker
Toronto
New York
LaGuardia
Tupker
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Atlanta
Fred Farrar
Federal Aviation Administration
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
FAA
Cleveland
Northwest
Jim Johnson
Minneapolis
Northwest Airlines
Johnson
Bob Gibbons
Jeff Hamiel
Metropolitan Airports Commission
Republic Airlines
Bob Pascale
IBM
Raleigh
N.C
Mallon
KCI
James McField
Mexico
Ellie Jennes
Leavenworth, Kan
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U.S.D.A