Belfast City Airport prepares to open £6m terminal expansion
28.11.09
Belfast City Airport is to throw open the doors on phase one of its £6m expansion this weekend. The new facilities, due to be unveiled on Sunday, include a new departure lounge on the first floor capable of handling 12,000 passengers per day, new shops and restaurants.
The retail space will be increased by 60% and new tenants will include World Duty Free, WH Smith, Bushmills Bar, Harvest Market restaurant and Lavazza Coffee. The new units have also created 20 jobs. Work on new security search facilities at the airport is also due to be completed before Christmas.
Brian Ambrose, chief executive of George Best Belfast City Airport said: ‘Passengers will see a remarkable difference when departing the airport. This significant investment will enhance the customer experience as we aim to stay ahead of the curve in accommodating increasing passenger numbers.’
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