Justin Meyer
@justinmeyerkc.bsky.social
Kansas City-based airport marketing guy, CX advocate, and airline recruiter. Window seat-chooser. Soccer fan. Tweets here are my own. #ChooseKind
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Justin Meyer
@justinmeyerkc.bsky.social
· Nov 14
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There were 2,847,304 passengers screened at U.S. airports yesterday, marking 2025's busiest day for air travel to date.
May 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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. ⭐️
May 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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
gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/may-... #simplesharebuttons
May 21 kicks off 12 weekly flights from Gulf Shores airport's 1st commercial airline - Gulf Coast Media
GULF SHORES — With the first flight coming in from Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 21, Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) terminal construction is set to be "substantially completed" around &...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Allegiant launches new flights between Kansas City (MCI) and Gulf Shores (GUF) on May 24th.
gulfcoastmedia.com/stories/may-... #simplesharebuttons
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
April 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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!
March 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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!!!
Thanks for flying!!!
February 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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!!!
Thanks for flying!!!
Southwest’s THREE-PEAT (WN3) flight to New Orleans is airborne. One of sixteen nonstops between MCI and MSY today.
February 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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!
January 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This morning @AlaskaAir inaugurated new flights between Kansas City and Cancun. Next week is their inaugural to Puerto Vallarta! Thanks, AS!
Off to 🏴 for the North London Derby. COYG! @kcgooners
January 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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!
January 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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.
January 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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...
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united.com/en/us/fly/tr...
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united.com/en/us/fly/tr...
January 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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...
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! ✈️
December 31, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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!
December 24, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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
- Cancun (CUN) launches 18.JAN
- Puerto Vallarta (PVR) launches 25.JAN
December 23, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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
- 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
kcmo.gov/jobs
Posting 520398
Closes 12/16
November 28, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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
kcmo.gov/jobs
Posting 520398
Closes 12/16
Back home after 36 hours of pre-race fun in Las Vegas. Go Red Bull!
November 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Back home after 36 hours of pre-race fun in Las Vegas. Go Red Bull!
Reposted by Justin Meyer
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...
www.faa.gov
November 22, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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).
November 21, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Curb, PreCheck, Concourse B, Airplane Seat in 15 minutes just now at Kansas City International Airpot (MCI).
Looks familiar 👀
This is a glass jet bridge stan account 💅 ✈️ 📸
November 19, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Looks familiar 👀
Allegiant to launch new nonstops from Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores. Will eliminate a 14 hour drive to the beach.
Allegiant dropped a BIG expansion last night.
New destinations are: Gulf Shores, Ala. (first commercial airline); Colorado Springs; and Columbia, S.C.
Plus 44 new routes.
New destinations are: Gulf Shores, Ala. (first commercial airline); Colorado Springs; and Columbia, S.C.
Plus 44 new routes.
November 19, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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! 🎉
November 19, 2024 at 3:16 AM
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
1 W Kansas City Intl Ar [Platte Co, MO] ASOS reports Non-Tstm Wnd Gst of M56 MPH at 18 Nov, 7:48 PM CST -- ASOS station KMCI Kansas City Intl.
at Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:35:42 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
at Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:35:42 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
November 19, 2024 at 2:52 AM
56 mph gusts at KMCI
Channeled D.B. Cooper for a vintage aviation-themed Halloween costume party this year. 💸
November 17, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Channeled D.B. Cooper for a vintage aviation-themed Halloween costume party this year. 💸