Aberdeen Airport begins £10m revamp
August 15, 2008Aberdeen Airport has begun work on a new £10 million construction project intended to attract more international routes.
Refurbishment work will see the installation of a segregated walkway for passengers, as well significant enhancements to the international arrivals hall and improvements to jet parking stands.
The first phase of the work will be completed early next year, with all upgrades conforming to UK Border agency requirements.
Phases two and three will then involve additions to the international arrivals hall, centring on improving its passport control and baggage reclaim facilities as well as increasing floor space.
Speaking to The Press and Journal about the revamp, Aberdeen Airport managing director Kevin Brown said: "We are committed to attracting new airlines and destinations to the north-east."
VisitScotland (website: www.visitscotland.com) regional director Ken Massie added: "The development will go a long way to highlighting Aberdeen to airlines and potential new routes which will undoubtedly have a positive impact for tourism."
A separate £2 million project to transform the terminal forecourt at Aberdeen Airport got underway last month and is due to be completed this autumn.
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