Stansted milestone

Eight new hi-tech check-in desks – the first of 30 being introduced this year to handle a growing number of passengers – marked the latest milestone last week in Stansted Airport’s £600m transformation project (BTN 10 April 2017).

The desks form the first section of a new check-in area and are part of the first phase of works which also includes upgrades to the airfield, car parks and new upper-deck seating areas to create more space in the departure lounge.

Transformation director Paul Willis said: “Over the coming years, the whole landscape of the main terminal will change as we remodel the layout to a new ‘Shoreline’ check-in area which will stretch across the whole building.

“This will give passengers a more intuitive and easier journey through the airport and provide flexibility to allow us to accommodate new airlines. This investment will transform the experience for millions of passengers, unlock spare capacity and provide a greater choice of destinations and airlines.”

Phase 2 of the transformation project involves construction of a £130m arrivals building due to open in 2020. It will be next to the current terminal and include larger immigration and baggage reclaim areas, improved access and a public forecourt.

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