LGBFltTrainer From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 98 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (2 years 1 month 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 1220 times:
Yeah, not a great layout. I do find it funny that there are several shops just outside of security @ Concourse B, one of which is a Bath & Body Works. That definitely doesn't make sense since you can't take large bottles of soap/lotion through security.
As an aside, I have noticed that a new runway is being constructed just south of 28L/10R.
FWAERJ From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 3172 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (2 years 1 month 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1151 times:
Quoting LGBFltTrainer (Reply 3): I do find it funny that there are several shops just outside of security @ Concourse B, one of which is a Bath & Body Works. That definitely doesn't make sense since you can't take large bottles of soap/lotion through security.
It's probably there because Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, is based in Columbus. At one time, Limited Brands also owned The Limited, Limited Too (now Justice), Abercrombie & Fitch, Express/Express Men, and New York & Company. Express and Abercrombie, both of which are now publicly traded, are still based in Columbus as well.
Quoting MNMncrcnwjr (Reply 2): After the last two trips into and out of CMH last Month on DL .. I would say there is a need for remodel before additions..
They remodeled some lower-level gates on Concourse B with new seating and restrooms for Skybus several years ago, and they seemed decent when I took my first (and last) Skybus flight CMH-SWF-CMH in 2008. Like the rest of Skybus, it was pretty spartan. I'm not sure if anyone is using the B-Lower gates today.
flyCMH From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 2260 posts, RR: 11 Reply 5, posted (2 years 1 month 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 1046 times:
Quoting CMHSRQ (Reply 1): That's the continuing effort of the TSA to take over the world.
Indeed. The terminal additions to which the original post refers will house the CTX machines, TSA, and a new in-line baggage system. The CTX machines and most TSA screening functions are currently located on the ticketing level, requiring passengers to haul their luggage over to the TSA once they've been checked. The addition also includes replacing most of the conveyor belts and baggage make-up areas.
Quoting MNMncrcnwjr (Reply 2): After the last two trips into and out of CMH last Month on DL .. I would say there is a need for remodel before additions..
Also IMHO, CMH is one of the least well laid out facilities I've been thru ......
Any kind of major remodeling likely will not happen, since the plan is to replace the current terminal once the new south runway is complete. As noticed, the current terminal is a hodge-podge of additions on to the original structure, which dates back to 1958. There have been some minor cosmetic improvements though, such as increased food and retail options and replacement of lighting fixtures and carrousels 2-5 on the baggage claim level.
Quoting FWAERJ (Reply 4): Quoting LGBFltTrainer (Reply 3):
I do find it funny that there are several shops just outside of security @ Concourse B, one of which is a Bath & Body Works. That definitely doesn't make sense since you can't take large bottles of soap/lotion through security.
It's probably there because Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, is based in Columbus.
More or less. Also, the retail outlet at the airport was added prior to 9/11 and the subsequent liquid restrictions. The store still does pretty brisk business though, especially from airport employees.
Quoting FWAERJ (Reply 4): They remodeled some lower-level gates on Concourse B with new seating and restrooms for Skybus several years ago, and they seemed decent when I took my first (and last) Skybus flight CMH-SWF-CMH in 2008. Like the rest of Skybus, it was pretty spartan. I'm not sure if anyone is using the B-Lower gates today.
The former Skybus boarding area is currently blocked off and not in use.
DeltaRules From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 3623 posts, RR: 11 Reply 6, posted (2 years 1 month 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 918 times:
Quoting flyCMH (Reply 5): More or less. Also, the retail outlet at the airport was added prior to 9/11 and the subsequent liquid restrictions. The store still does pretty brisk business though, especially from airport employees.
I was going to say, I remember those stores being there in at least 2003. I watched the 2003 OSU/Michigan game on the big screen at the Big Ten store while waiting to leave for LGW.
Quoting FWAERJ (Reply 4): They remodeled some lower-level gates on Concourse B with new seating and restrooms for Skybus several years ago, and they seemed decent when I took my first (and last) Skybus flight CMH-SWF-CMH in 2008.
That was actually new for Skybus. Prior to SX, there were three jetways in that area...B1 was used by ValuJet and America West, with B3 and B5 being used by TWA and, later, HP.
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