Airport News

Airport News

Stansted Airport has launched a £80m project that will transform the airport’s iconic terminal building and meet the demands of modern air travel.

In reponse to changing passenger habits, with the majority of passengers now checking in online and over half travelling without hold baggage, the new terminal will be enhanced by making better use of existing space and providing passengers with new security facilities and an enlarged departure lounge.

Manchester Airports Group (MAG), owners of Stansted Airport, is investing £40m in the redevelopment project supported by a further £40m from commercial partners.

Speaking at the launch today (20 June), transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin said, “Just three months into its ownership of the airport MAG has shown it is prepared to invest in the infrastructure to improve passenger services and provide new facilities. The millions invested in this project will transform Stansted Airport’s terminal building and the way passengers use it.

“That’s not just good news for travellers, it’s also good news for the country because this sort of improvement to our transport infrastructure helps to make the UK more competitive in the global economic race.”

Stansted’s managing director, Andrew Harrison, also present at the launch, added, “The way airlines and passengers use the airport has dramatically changed over recent years with far fewer passengers using check-in desks or travelling with hold baggage but spending more time in the departure lounge. This exciting transformation project responds to these changing trends and will create a quicker and more efficient security process and bring some sparkle to what is already a fantastic terminal.”