Originally Posted by
entropy
I think it was the NW people that weren't cooperating in moving to A, CLE didn't ruin that plan! I think they could build a connector from D to the ticketing area and put it in there.
Originally Posted by
MBM3
This is correct. I do not think this issue is over yet, but if they can't be in C I am sure they can come up with another good plan.
My sources confirm it was NWA, too. NWA insisted on maintaining at least one gate capable of handling a 747 (just in case of a diversion from DTW). None of the A gates (except perhaps A14, which they can't have) could handle a 747.
Now, has anyone who frequents CLE ever actually
seen a NW 747 diverted to CLE?
Exactly... which is why the folks at CLE were fighting NWA... but, apparently NWA won... as usual.
I think the location of the new FIS will likely depend on where they decide to expand the check-in and baggage claim areas for CO. If they build the extension in the area between C and D, I have no idea where they'd put the FIS without relocating NWA. All I can think of is perhaps a retro-fit of D? But that makes little sense to me.
I guess time will tell!