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New UK airport terminal opens today after £100million expansion – with faster security and more restaurants
LEEDS Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced the opening of its new terminal today.
The first phase of the airport's £100million expansion has been finished which means all passengers arriving and departing from the airport will experience the upgraded facilities.
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These included a more modern arrivals process which includes a new baggage reclaim area and an upgraded passport control facility with new technologies.
The airport also claims there is 83 per cent more seating and a wider offering of food and drink venues.
Passengers can also now use two premium lounges, including a new Six Eight One Premium Lounge.
The airport also shared that the second phase of the project at the airport has now begun, with a focus on refurbishing the existing terminal.
However, passengers should expect to see some changes at the airport in the coming months at the airport, especially with those departing from the airport.
When travellers arrive, they will notice some of the work including a relocated meet and greet parking area and changes to the bus pick-up and drop-off zones.
Back in March the airport released graphics of what parts of the new terminal look like, including sleek and stylish dining areas.
Once the project is fully complete in 2026, there will be 39 per cent more floorspace, 76 per cent more retail space, 83 per cent more seating, 77 per cent increase in luggage reclaim belt capacity and 50 per cent more security lanes.
Vincent Hodder, CEO, Leeds Bradford Airport commented: "We are delighted to see our new terminal extension open and operational today.
"It has been an incredible journey to get here, and we know our customers are going to get a completely new experience from LBA from today.
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"[T]he opening of this building is a huge achievement for all involved."
John Cunliffe, commercial director of Leeds Bradford Airport commented: "Today is a huge milestone for Leeds Bradford Airport.
"Our new terminal is officially open and ready to welcome passengers, offering improve facilities and enabling us to deliver an enhanced experience for passengers in the region.
"As we transition into Phase 2 of the project, the changes will impact the usual passenger flows, and we'd like to thank passengers in advance for their understanding."
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