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Reader Poll Replies:
* I would like to see the airport expand faster, it seems
the long lines just keep getting longer. Debbie Allworth Canada
* The Vegas airport seems clean but
something needs to be done with the security lines, it really makes it
difficult to change terminals. Bob D. Illinois
* ALL of the airports on that
list, and add Portland International, were built on the outskirts of the
town but were encircled to the point that adding an additional runway to
increase landings capacity is impossible. Add the fact that people
insist on building or buying homes under the planes, then complaining
about noise. Try to site a new airport, the environmentalists climb up
your... back. Las Vegas may be the one actually capable of siting a new
airport, being able to find the money to build a 21st century
transportation center, and effectively Zone the landing approaches as
high-noise areas so builders and buyers will not be able to affect
"surprise" when a plane flies overhead. In the meantime, the next two
terminals need to have efficient means of moving large numbers of people
between baggage check/claim and concourse gate. Monorail technology,
moving sidewalks, separated and signal controlled cart paths, maybe take
a critical look at how Tokyo handles subway traffic. Work with the
hotels to offer a cut rate on the day after a major event like PARC
Rodeo, Consumer Electronics Show, NASCAR, etc. to spread the exodus over
two days or more.ALL of the airports on that list, and add Portland
International, were built on the outskirts of the town but were
encircled to the point that adding an additional runway to increase
landings capacity is impossible. Add the fact that people insist on
building or buying homes under the planes, then complaining about
noise. Try to site a new airport, the environmentalists climb up
your... back. Las Vegas may be the one actually capable of siting a new
airport, being able to find the money to build a 21st century
transportation center, and effectively ZONE the landing approaches as
high-noise areas so builders and buyers will not be able to affect
"surprise" when a plane flies overhead. In the meantime, the next two
terminals need to have efficient means of moving large numbers of people
between baggage check/claim and concourse gate. Monorail technology,
moving sidewalks, separated and signal controlled cart paths, maybe take
a critical look at how Tokyo handles subway traffic. Work with the
hotels to offer a cut rate on the day after a major event like PARC
Rodeo, Consumer Electronics Show, NASCAR, etc. to spread the exodus over
two days or more. Don Bartley Portland, Oregon
* The LV McCarran Airport should expand as it is quite the
hassel to fly out of. The lines are very long and it takes at least two
hours minimum to reach your gate after going through the check points.
If it were larger maybe something could be done to get passengers
through the check points faster. Nancy Felter Greene, NY
* The walk to your terminal is very long and the people
mover is always broken down. i'm a viet nam vet with bad legs and i must
get a wheelchair each time i visit. the walk to baggage claim is just to
long for me. i get embarresed by having to use the wheelchair. hopefully
the new terminal and future ones will be more handicaped friendly
Ralph Hamden, Ct
* Flying in from ATL in busy or slow times it seems as if
there is never enough room for luggage collection or for waiting to
leave. Chris Franklin Dacula GA
* I like this airport very much. It's easy to access and
just the right size for me. I understand how it might eventually need to
expand, but to me, it would make it passenger unfriendly. Right now it
has the perfect parking area too. I love sitting out by the airport at
night and watching the planes land too! If it expands, it might take
this special treat away because space will be needed to expand.
Kathy N. Yuma, Arizona
* McCarran Airport is extremely difficult to enter to drop
someone off. The lines to get into terminal 1 are atrocious many times.
However, once you are inside past security, it is a pretty well laid
out, clean airport and I love that it has a smoking area. I also love
the trams from the terminals to the baggage area. McCarran is also one
of the more disabled friendly airports I've been in. However, it could
use expansion, as I hear about terminal 3 coming online in the next year
or so. Adrian Mirsky North Las Vegas, NV
* It seems to run quite well, for such a small airport.
Arranging shuttle rides can be horrific, but the airport itself seems to
run fairly smoothly. Jenny Royal Oak, MI
* What can I say -- they got slot machines in the airport!
I usually fly out of Philly and McCarran is like a breath of fresh, hot
and dry air. I would say it is user friendly and the new rental car
facility should improve on that. I love the casino ads in the airport
and the sense of anticipation from those newly arrived. For many the
airport is their first taste of the Las Vegas experience. The airport
needs to expand and improve for the future. Those little rooms for
smokers are nasty. Bill Sheneman Red Hill, PA
* I've had the impression Las Vegas McCarran International
Airport is Very passenger friendly. It just needs more seating available
in the terminal areas. The rest of the airport is Huge and I don't see
(yet) a need for expansion. It definately isn't broken so no need to fix
it! Larry Strehl Tampa FL
* As a international traveler to Las Vegas and subject to a 3
hour check in time before departure I think it would be a great idea to
expand the international departure lounge and provide more facilities
such as more shops & eating facilities to alevaite bordom during this
long wait. Kevn McGerr Douglas Isle Of Man, UK
* Hey, McCarran isn't so bad. It's busy, sure. But it
has adequate signage, the tram was crowded but not overly so. Lots of
taxis were available, didn't have to wait long. So, overall, it's okay.
Much better than L.A. ! Steven Tillinger Cleveland, OH
* I personally enjoy the airport in vegas. I
always get great help from people there and its really easy to navigate.
thomas brown fort irwin, ca
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