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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 2:17 am
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Originally Posted by susiesan
Who is surprised by this? Typical corrupt KC politicians who think they know how to build an airport.
Typical airside food&beverage retail venues that are out in the open may encounter more visitors and generate more sales than a lounge. And given the airside retailers may be stuck with revenue/profit-sharing clauses in the concession agreement with the airport owner/operator, I would say that It may be more a sign of questionable shenanigans if the airport’s board were to try to side with a lower return business like a stand alone lounge than with the cluster benefits of say a small food court.
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