Chato_reyes

Is D-6 going to be moved to the expansion space as part of this? The corridor under construction runs right through the boarding area, gate, and gate agent podium.

Hotel with no fencing or scaffolding looks nice. I do have an observation about the departure lounges in the T gates, they are awfully small for 200+ passenger trans-atlantic aircraft. Did BA keep their gate in the B gates and the idea is these are just for arrivals? Princes will be the third hot chicken restaurant within 500 feet, centrally located between party fowl and Hattie B's, which to my frustration has a pretty thin menu. Voodoo doughnuts had a fabulous maple cream that was worth every penny. Had to take American back after a whale of a time in Tampa traffic, forgot how refreshing it is to be treated like a human and not a serial number. Was supposed to disembark at T-1 but the ground crew wasn't in position. Bags were out before I could get to the belt which was incredible. Looking forward to getting back in the air more often!

Headed south on Thursday and coming back Saturday. I have nothing to compare a BNA voodoo doughnut against so I'll be happy if they have any left. Will try and get 5th level pics of the Hilton lobby as well as any requests.

I'd like to know what's going on that fourth level overlooking the marketplace. Wouldn't hate a centurion lounge or some kind of upscale restaurant with windows onto the T gates.

Those hoping for aer lingus are out of luck https://simpleflying.com/aer-lingus-us-flight-network-summer-2024/

Why is a third of economy C still closed, and couldn't MNAA been creative in delineating some of the C lot as a cell phone lot (red) and reopen the closed segment (green) to make up for loss of spots? Just doesn't seem like they're thinking critically up there.

Quick shots while I'm here on a pickup mission. Shot 3 is just 5x zoom of 2. Initial reaction from back here is that it isn't as grand as I had in mind but I'll see for myself next time I have somewhere to go.

Am I the only one that thinks the D extension looks a little silly? I know the cooling tower and D6 present an interesting challenge but it looks asymmetrical. I think a 9th gate and a B extension would have been more practical but that's just me.

Flew to Omaha via St Louis this morning and have the following to report: -Southwest has expanded into the new ticketing area previously the south checkpoint. It's very strange, there's a dead zone at the corner and then more southwest counter space. I would expect Southwest to scoot down further to make room for Spirit and Allegiant. -Security took as long as it's ever taken this morning. Volume felt way up this morning. -Natalies candy jar bulk prices are about $26/lb. I thought we were doing street pricing? Filets at fresh market are cheaper than that. -Hattie Bs has coming soon art at the bottom of the hill for the C gates on the right side. -C bus station still looks a ways off but as you can see in the lousy picture, the concourse looks like it's coming together nicely. Jet bridges have been installed and are being labeled.. St Louis Southwest gates are strange and not preferred to other connection points. I don't like the idea of flying over Nashville to connect through Atlanta on Saturday, but at least there's more than 50 seats per gate.

Returned from MYR on Saturday and have the following to report (no pics unfortunately): Sheetrock going up on the outside of the bus station in C. 6/6 airlock style exit lanes done on A/B side, 2/6 done on C/D. The C/D ones were set to open and there was an officer standing (sitting) guard on the secure side. WN continues to load 3 flights on one baggage carousel while others sit vacant. Maddening. Parking shuttles need work. A lot. The queueing area for economy C put you in front of the exhaust and air brakes for the larger shuttles. Perhaps B and C can line up double file pointed away from the disruptions? Would like to see the abandoned ground level infrastructure used for parking shuttles as they are subject to the same awful traffic everyone else is currently. On the topic of Economy the lower third of the lot remains roped off and the exits inoperable. 2/3 exit lanes at main plaza opened and the lines got rather long as the machines are finicky. You'd think that a facility operated almost as a for-profit entity would try and sell everything they can. Overheard WN employees on the parking shuttles talking about lofty goals: nearly doubling staff and getting up to 10 turns per gate. Hotel skin looks great from the view of approaching the terminal. Hopefully they are on track for a 2023 opening, that rooftop pool deck will be one of the better planespotting spots in the country. I'll be back 8/3 and will try and get more pictures of the inside.

Flew out to MYR today, parking shuttles, check in, and TSA were smooth. Starbucks was 10 minutes in line+30 for 2 drinks and a muffin. I know there's 30 coffee shops but holy crap. I can appreciate wanting "local flavors" in the airport but sometimes your kid wants a pink drink and nothing else and that's just unacceptable. Didn't get to do much more exploring after that but I am curious if D6 will be chopped as part of building an extension on the concourse. That or the boarding area will need to be rejiggered significantly.

To be fair, I doubt they are writing rent checks to MNAA every month. There is more than likely a management company that serve as the "landlord" for all intents and purposes. They may not have to disclose future plans until they choose not to offer a lease renewal or give month to month tenants the required legal notice to vacate.

One lonely jetbridge installed on the satellite concourse.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/2023/05/22/nashvilles-bna-named-among-angriest-airports/70235865007/ it's nice to be recognized!

Went through this morning and noticed some big changes: skin on the hotel facing the garage is almost done. The structure for the bus stop at C5 is coming along nicely, and the satellite terminal is getting there. Sliding doors have been installed on the satellite terminal bus stop, although the ramp wasn't totally done. No new restaurants or retail in the rotundas or C gates. Will try and get pictures on my return trip.