Originally Posted by
flyerCO
Problem is DTW is at least twice the length of ATL concourses. Not realistic for ATL to have one center plus one at each end.
Tunnels are not cheap to put in. Even more so as there's buildings in place, plus must support weight of planes.
As for more area, concourse D is being expanded.
re the Sky Clubs, yes DTW is longer but you just adjust the square footage. On B for sure and arguably A, Delta could easily double the SC space and still have all the space fairly full. T is starting to need more space as well cause people keep talking about the T club and people are figuring out it is a thing.
for the tunnels I mean i wish they were thought about when the airport was built. Its obviously not feasible now but even then I do understand the cost issue you point out.
D is being expanded yes, but T/A/B and arguably C as Delta puts more mainline on it could all use extra space. At times it is a bit of a chore to walk from gate to gate and remember to doge golf carts.
but if you can doge a golf cart, you can doge a ball so its good practice.