£6m upgrade at Belfast City Airport
15.09.09
Belfast City Airport is to undergo a £6 million refurbishment to keep up with consumer demand as an increasing number of passengers spend more time in the terminal prior to boarding flights. The improvements will see a 60 percent increase in shopping facilities, new drop-off and collection points outside and an increased capacity at security search.
Work on the project has already begun with the new external re-configuration of the drop off and collection area. The new development will include the relocation of the departure lounge to the first floor, whilst the retail, food and beverage offering airside will increase by a massive 60 per cent.
The works are in response to changing passenger behaviour. Airport chief executive, Brian Ambrose, said: ‘In the past passengers waited to the last minute before going through security to board their flights. However over recent years we seen that reverse, with travellers spending more time airside before boarding their flight. Consequently we will shortly be able to offer greater choice airside.‘
The new airside offering will include a Bushmills bar and a St George’s market themed restaurant as the airport taps into the popularity of two of Northern Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions. Security search facilities will also be enhanced. The terminal upgrade is due for completion in January 2010 and the airport will be taking the necessary steps to ensure the works do not affect the day to day operations of the airport.
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