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| - My first review as a new Yelp Elite is...the airport?
Those who know me, know that I love to travel. Hell, that's why I have a job that entails 90% travel. Because of my job, McCarran is as familiar as the back of my hand. Bad example, as I haven't seen the back of my hand in quite a while. Until now.
This airport presents quite a quandary for my ratings system, as it's really 3 airports in one. First, there's the Check in Counters/Baggage ClaimA/B/C gates. Then there's the D gates, Lastly, there's Terminal 2, which houses international flights, which I will not review because I've never used it.
Check in Counters/Baggage ClaimA/B/C gates: Dated. Classic Vegas surrounds you, with reflective ceilings and dark purple colors. Slot machines EVERYWHERE to line Michael Gaughan's pockets. Food options are bleak. Baggage takes a while to reach the carousel, partially because of union workers and partially because of the size of this place. At least they pay attention to priority stickers and get them on the belt first.
D gates: brand spankin' new. Love it. Food options are better here, as well. It takes a tram ride to get here. Also houses the only airline club in McCarran; a Continental President's Club. Try to fly American, Delta, Continental/United, Frontier, and Allegiant to get your ass in this terminal instead.
Overall, McCarran was once at the forefront of airport technology. First, they introduced a universal system that allows for check in on any airline. Then, they were the first to offer Wi-Fi throughout, a marvel for its time. In it's heyday, it was the place to be.
Now I pine for newer technology and a renovation of style. I hope for US Airways to resume their night hub operations here and build a new airline club in the A/B gate areas. I wish for phone scanners at all security checkpoints for mobile boarding passes.
While I eagerly await the completion of Terminal 3, I also fear for the creation of Spaghetti Bowl II: Electric Bugaloo.
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