Cgnnrw From Germany, joined May 2005, 634 posts, RR: 3 Reply 1, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 3121 times:
Very interesting and positive development for DTW. I have not had the chance to use DTW for quite a few years. I've heard a lot of positive comments about the McNamara Terminal so I expect the new North terminal should be a welcomed improvement. Well, to be honest anything is an improvement over the Berry Terminal, what a disgrace!
One thing I found very interesting in the article was the new terminal hasn't been named after anyone yet. What's wrong with calling it simply North Terminal? Why name it after some obscure politician/personality/sports figure most people couldn't care less about?
the guys of Kristian Bjorn.........are they? or aren't they?
Flyinryan99 From United States, joined Feb 2001, 1260 posts, RR: 8 Reply 2, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2943 times:
How many gates are at the current Smith terminal? I was just wondering what gate allocation might look like with 26 gates with a few international ones.
TWFirst From Vatican City State (Holy See), joined Apr 2000, 5992 posts, RR: 50 Reply 4, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2921 times:
Will the two terminals be linked at all (by rail/people mover)??
TWFirst From Vatican City State (Holy See), joined Apr 2000, 5992 posts, RR: 50 Reply 6, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2858 times:
It would be cool if they could extend the tram from McNamera, out the north end of the terminal, and over to the new terminal.
DesertJets From United States, joined Feb 2000, 6704 posts, RR: 18 Reply 8, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 2808 times:
Actually a rather anonoymous glass and steel structure from the outside. But it looks really well thought out, open and airy, which is a big plus. Overall a very nice facility, if not all that exciting from an architectual standpoint.
The only major downside is that it looks like the walk from the parking garage to the terminal is rather long.
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Hjulicher From Russia, joined Feb 2005, 597 posts, RR: 2 Reply 9, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 7 hours ago) and read 2784 times:
Quoting TWFirst (Reply 4): Will the two terminals be linked at all (by rail/people mover)??
I think that that's asking too much. Rail link between terminals! I would be all for it, but in reality, there is no reason to have anything else than a bus, and at best, it will be after exiting security and everything. The airport is planned is such a way, that there will be minimal if any connections between terminals required, and this is because Northwest and it's partners will use their terminal, and the other airlines will use the north terminal. Unless you really searching for bargain fares, and end up flying spirit to Detroit, and then connecting onto NW for International flight or something, but that rarely happens.
Airlines at Mcnamara Terminal (after opening of North Terminal):
Northwest, Delta, Continental, AirFrance, KLM, (all skyteam airlines)
Airlines at North Terminal:
Lufthansa, British Airways, Royal Jordanain, American Airlines, United, UsAirways/AWA, Spirit, Southwest, AirTran, Frontier, Charters, and any other non skyteam airlines.
I'm impressed, but I don't really understand the use of colors in the terminal... Do they mean colors, or materials? Wood is a material in my opinion. I think however, that they should develop the terminal so that it can be easily expanded. The airport is reducing the number of gates, so there might be a chance that there will be a need for more gates.
The baggage area looks immense, and that will be welcome. A very nice place to meet relatives at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Hjulicher From Russia, joined Feb 2005, 597 posts, RR: 2 Reply 12, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 2685 times:
The extension was taken off a long time ago because it was too long, and not needed after NW's move. Spirit uses concourse C, so it won't be demolished until the North Terminal comes online. So to answer your question, half of Concourse C still remains.
Burnsie28 From United States, joined Aug 2004, 5021 posts, RR: 10 Reply 13, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 2641 times:
Quoting Cgnnrw (Reply 1): One thing I found very interesting in the article was the new terminal hasn't been named after anyone yet. What's wrong with calling it simply North Terminal?
I'm sure McNamara will name it after himself again, even though he didn't do **** on the World Gateway, of which NW pretty much did everything on their own, I really don't think it was right of the City of Detroit to name NW's terminal after McNamara, when they didnt do anything. It should be simply the Northwest World Gateway as NW recognizes it.
Quoting TWFirst (Reply 6): It would be cool if they could extend the tram from McNamera, out the north end of the terminal, and over to the new terminal.
There is no reason too, like one said, unless expedia gives you an odd routing, there should be absolutely no reason why any passenger from the North Terminal would need to go to the NW terminal.
Dtwclipper From United States, joined Oct 2003, 6621 posts, RR: 30 Reply 14, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 2641 times:
Quoting Burnsie28 (Reply 13): I'm sure McNamara will name it after himself again,
He died this year, so not an issue.
Quoting Burnsie28 (Reply 13): really don't think it was right of the City of Detroit to name NW's terminal after McNamara, when they didnt do anything. It should be simply the Northwest World Gateway as NW recognizes it.
It's not the city of Detroit, but Wayne County...and the county was very much involved.
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Neilalp From United States, joined Apr 2000, 1034 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 2557 times:
Quoting Dtwclipper (Reply 10): Quoting 7E72004 (Reply 7):
The north terminal will be nice! Any construction photos??
I should hopefully have some nice shots later in Aug. and for the next 3 years while building. I'm know the guy who is in charge of taping and documenting the who process. He invited me out Tuesday for taking down more of the hotel, but I wasn't able to attend. Sometimes he is only given hours notice before they want him to go out and grab footage. However, I'll have more time after the summer and until it is done. I plan on grabbing some pictures and posting them.
Jetpixx From Czech Republic, joined Jul 2004, 744 posts, RR: 1 Reply 18, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2381 times:
Hopefully the new North Terminal doesn't have that stupid, dotted tint on the windows which cuts down on sunlight/glare, etc. If you are a spotter inside the airport, you cannot get any shots at all with your camera through this stuff. I know that is minimal when thinking - but I try at all costs to route myself through anywhere other than DTW - as photography is a major part of the fun when I fly. It is especially disappointing when there are cool birds like DTW has...
...what is with DTW with the abnormally long terminal, too? 26 gates and it is not a finger - but rather one long concourse...like the new World Gateway - it sucks when you have to walk - or take that train - 600 miles...
Dtwclipper From United States, joined Oct 2003, 6621 posts, RR: 30 Reply 19, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2372 times:
Quoting Jetpixx (Reply 18): what is with DTW with the abnormally long terminal, too? 26 gates and it is not a finger - but rather one long concourse
Why would you want "fingers"? All they do is block traffic. I think the linear design for the North Terminal works fine for the type of traffic expected there. Secondly, the North Terminal is for O & D traffic, so you really won't be going from one end to the other.
Quoting Jetpixx (Reply 18): like the new World Gateway - it sucks when you have to walk - or take that train - 600 miles...
I can't believe you can find this as a fault? What else would you do for a Hub?
No matter what you say, the Worldgateway is a lot better then going from the "g" concourse to C26...that was a hike!
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BritPilot777 From United Kingdom (England), joined Apr 2004, 1064 posts, RR: 4 Reply 20, posted (2 years 6 months 1 week 4 days 1 hour ago) and read 2324 times:
Long overdue, I remember flying in and out of the Smith Terminal 2-3 times a month when my ex lived there, and it was a nightmare, really was ageing quite badly! New models look really good!
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