There were 2,847,304 passengers screened at U.S. airports yesterday, marking 2025's busiest day for air travel to date.

Happy Real ID day to all who celebrate. To my fellow airport communicators across the U.S., you all deserve a gold star. ⭐️

Allegiant launches new flights between Kansas City (MCI) and Gulf Shores (GUF) on May 24th. gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/may-... #simplesharebuttons

As airlines communicate softness in passenger demand, note that of the 105 days we've had so far in 2025, YOY passengers have only grown on 55 days (52%) adjusted for same DOW. Looking at days that rely on biz travel (Tue/Wed), YOY growth has only occurred on 5 of 30 days (17%). TSA throughput data

Flying out from Kansas City (MCI) this weekend or next? Stop by this pop-up next to the Lego store to celebrate the start of spring break. Thanks for flying!

Incredible! Kansas City International Airport set an all-time record for passengers served at MCI, surpassing 12.1M in 2024, and besting a record that had stood for nearly 25 years. Thanks for flying!!!

Southwest’s THREE-PEAT (WN3) flight to New Orleans is airborne. One of sixteen nonstops between MCI and MSY today.

This morning @AlaskaAir inaugurated new flights between Kansas City and Cancun. Next week is their inaugural to Puerto Vallarta! Thanks, AS!

The TSA will begin to enforce REAL ID rules — yes, really — on May 7, 2025. #travel

Off to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 for the North London Derby. COYG! @kcgooners

Over the weekend Delta Air Lines added a second daily MCI-LAX and a fifth daily MCI-MSP for Summer 2025. Additionally, United Airlines added a sixth daily MCI-ORD effective June 2025. Thanks for flying!

Asleep in bed to departure gate in 50 minutes. Good morning, Kansas City.

Heads up, travelers: Airlines are starting to post travel advisories that include Kansas City (MCI) in advance of winter storm Blair. southwest.com/travel-advis... aa.com/i18n/travel-... united.com/en/us/fly/tr...

2024 was a record-setting year and one I’ll never forget. For the airlines who chose to grow in Kansas City and for the passengers who chose to fly, thank you! ✈️

There’s no better job in the world than airport customer service over the holidays. Thanks for flying!

New air service additions by Alaska Airlines are right around the corner for Kansas City (MCI): - Cancun (CUN) launches 18.JAN - Puerto Vallarta (PVR) launches 25.JAN

We're hiring! The Kansas City Aviation Department and City of Kansas City has an open position for an Aviation Public Information Officer. The successful applicant will lead communications for an award-winning airport system. kcmo.gov/jobs Posting 520398 Closes 12/16

Back home after 36 hours of pre-race fun in Las Vegas. Go Red Bull!

The application period for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee is now open. The FAA will select 25 leaders, from business owners to aviation specialists, to serve on the committee and attract more women and girls to the aviation field. www.faa.gov/women-in-avi...

Curb, PreCheck, Concourse B, Airplane Seat in 15 minutes just now at Kansas City International Airpot (MCI).

Looks familiar 👀

Allegiant to launch new nonstops from Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores. Will eliminate a 14 hour drive to the beach.

It looks like this will be an exciting week in the terms of ULCC air service announcements. Congratulations to all of the airports celebrating new routes! 🎉

56 mph gusts at KMCI

Channeled D.B. Cooper for a vintage aviation-themed Halloween costume party this year. 💸

October 2024 was MCI’s second-busiest October on record and Kansas City International Airport’s sixth-consecutive million-passenger month. Thanks for flying! flykc.com/newsroom/new...

Another extra section taking Chiefs fans to Buffalo is airborne. Thanks, @Delta! Flight DL8811 from Kansas City to Buffalo fr24.com/DAL8811/3801...

Here's a Starter Pack of Women in #Aviation that no one asked for, but I think is mighty important to have. Enjoy!

Southwest’s special nonstop flight added to get Chiefs fans to Buffalo is about to depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Thanks for the extra lift today, WNCO! 💙❤️💛

Is anyone still keeping eyes on that daily TSA throughput report? Since April 2021, there have only been 45 days where the throughput is down same day YOY. Of those 45, 27 have occurred since Labor Day 2024…

As the A321XLR formally enters service today flying between Madrid and Boston with Iberia, here's what's going on underneath the hood of the updated Airbus single-aisle, courtesy of @theaircurrent.bsky.social.

Denver Airport will close the Concourse A bridge security checkpoint on Dec. 9 except during periods of "urgent need", and close the checkpoint permanently next year. The bridge will return to the simple life of just being a bridge.

VMM764 brought a gorgeous trio of MV22s to KC. Here’s my selection of favorites from shooting them

Earlier this week Kansas City International Airport (MCI) turned 52 years old. MCI became Kansas City’s commercial service airport on 11 November 1972 and, since opening, has served 450 million air travelers.

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