Southwest Airlines to start service at GSP in March 2011 possibly. (Charleston: safe, pool)

[Greenville]

Originally Posted by gsupstate

Shouldn't all these Southwest threads now be merged into one?

Probably, but I must admit that it's a lot of fun reading the good news over and over in several different threads.

[ckeegan]

Honestly, I think we all have big expectations for Southwest to increase air traffic at GSP, but obviously we're very early in the process.

Looking further, when does everyone think the bulldozers will hit the existing terminal? I don't think anyone will disagree that it needs to be updated, yet maintain the convenience of traveling in to or out of GSP.

[Made_it_To_the_Metroplex]

Originally Posted by ckeegan

Honestly, I think we all have big expectations for Southwest to increase air traffic at GSP, but obviously we're very early in the process.

Looking further, when does everyone think the bulldozers will hit the existing terminal? I don't think anyone will disagree that it needs to be updated, yet maintain the convenience of traveling in to or out of GSP.

I have it on good authority that GSP is currently doing a terminal area study in preperation for terminal renovations. Honestly, I don't think much needs to be done, except somehow increase the volume that the TSA checkpoints can handle, and maybe add a 3rd baggage claim carousel. With the current facility, GSP can handle way more flights/pax than it currently does.

[g-man430]

There is a plan in the works to combine terminals A and B into one solid terminal with one security checkpoint.

[ckeegan]

Come on wrecking balls! Just kidding, but I would love to eventually see GSP do something new. Make it look like RiverPlace!

[Made_it_To_the_Metroplex]

Originally Posted by g-man430

There is a plan in the works to combine terminals A and B into one solid terminal with one security checkpoint.

I'm all for ANYTHING that won't do away with the lovely viewing garden.... That's a UNIQUE feature we should retain!!

[Greenville]

The concourses need to be updated. The carpet makes it look very 80s.

[Made_it_To_the_Metroplex]

Originally Posted by Greenville

The concourses need to be updated. The carpet makes it look very 80s.

True dat....

[Greenville]

Originally Posted by UpstateBooster

True dat....

Fo sheez.

[USNRET04]

One of the nicest regional airports I've flown into has been Savannah (International) Airport. Maybe GSP could take a few cues from them.