LONGisland89 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 634 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1888 times:
Rdwelch From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 1881 times:
Quoting APFPilot1985 (Reply 1): It's nice and big and airy as well. There is a ton of parking and shuttles to the terminal as well. What airline are you on?
So true about the parking. If you are claustrophobic, then this is the terminal for you. Make sure you pay attention to the directions off of I-75, and Daniels Pkwy. The entrance is closer to the Interstate than the old terminal.
777STL From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 3036 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1851 times:
You're going to have a bit of a walk. AA's single gate is at the very end of one of the three concourses(blanking on the name). Check in sucks during the noon time when STL-bound and ORD-bound pax are trying to check in at the same time, the AA counter is quite small with only two self serve kiosks.
The terminal itself is beautiful, airy, clean, large. Baggage is in the basement.
Aviacentre From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 121 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1798 times:
Funny you should ask, Scott. I was just considering putting up some pics when I was there in October. We arrived a few nights before hurricane Wilma hit and left about a week after -- boy was it quiet. Luckily no real damage to the airport, the eye passed just south through Naples.
The airport is beautiful, however. Did you ever visit the old terminal? That's a different story...
BH346 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3265 posts, RR: 17 Reply 7, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 3 days ago) and read 1730 times:
Thanks for the pics, I've been really curious how the new terminal turned out. I've been in and out of RSW a couple of times before the new terminal was completed. It looks like a great facility. I didn't think the old terminal was that bad, but it was getting quite congested (If I'm not mistaken, it wasn't that old either). However, it seems like the SW Florida area has been growing quickly and a new terminal should help the airport cope with that growth.
Enjoy your visit to the Ft. Myers area. I found it to be a pleasant place to visit.
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777STL From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 3036 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 1680 times:
Quoting BH346 (Reply 7): Thanks for the pics, I've been really curious how the new terminal turned out. I've been in and out of RSW a couple of times before the new terminal was completed. It looks like a great facility. I didn't think the old terminal was that bad, but it was getting quite congested (If I'm not mistaken, it wasn't that old either). However, it seems like the SW Florida area has been growing quickly and a new terminal should help the airport cope with that growth.
Enjoy your visit to the Ft. Myers area. I found it to be a pleasant place to visit.
Oh yeah, they built that terminal to sustain growth for years and years. I didn't think the old one was terrible either, besides being too small and cramped. I remember waiting to board a DL 763 a few years ago at 6AM, *shudder*.
Tjwgrr From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 2297 posts, RR: 3 Reply 10, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 1642 times:
Flew in/out of RSW back in November shortly after Wilma.
Great new facility- lots of big windows overlooking the ramp on the land-side (pre-security) with decent chairs to sit in. A great place to kill time waiting for your flight.
Very efficient, open, and bright. Easy in and out with parking and highway access. BIG improvement over the old hodge-podge terminal.
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Rdwelch From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 11, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 1605 times:
Quoting Tjwgrr (Reply 10): Very efficient, open, and bright. Easy in and out with parking and highway access. BIG improvement over the old hodge-podge terminal.
My biggest issue at the old terminal wasn't so much the parking structure or even the TSA lines, since I was there to conduct training and not necessarily to commute. My issue was the more mature folks so busy looking where to park, scan for family or just not paying too much attention. I got clipped by a Buick LeSabre that I saw coming but I didn't have the common sense to stop.
Never assume they are going to stop and let you cross. They're not being dis-courteous (sic) just not very multi-task oriented. Kinda like my 17 year old when he drives.
LONGisland89 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 634 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 1604 times:
Thanks very much for the pictures, it looks great. Yes I've been to the old terminal and let me say that it leaves a lot to be desired. And I very much agree with Rdwelch about those drivers!!
BTW when will we see a RSW-LAS flight? For years I have been wondering about how profitable that route would be. With WN in town now it seems possible. What do you think?
777STL From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 3036 posts, RR: 3 Reply 13, posted (7 years 3 months 1 week 2 days ago) and read 1540 times:
Quoting Rdwelch (Reply 11): My biggest issue at the old terminal wasn't so much the parking structure or even the TSA lines, since I was there to conduct training and not necessarily to commute. My issue was the more mature folks so busy looking where to park, scan for family or just not paying too much attention. I got clipped by a Buick LeSabre that I saw coming but I didn't have the common sense to stop.
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