London Luton Airport (LLA) has announced an investment worth more than £30 million, including the development of a new, two-storey restaurant costing £8 million.
The investment, aimed at enhancing passenger experience, follows a successful summer which saw 3.3 million passengers pass through the terminal.
The project signals the latest phase of an investment programme that has included the opening of several new shops and restaurants, new and upgraded toilet and washroom facilities and a children’s play area.
LLA is embarking on the £8 million development of a new, flagship two-storey restaurant to replace the existing Frankie & Benny’s unit.
Set to open next year, the restaurant will feature a mezzanine floor overlooking the LLA departure lounge and will accommodate up to 500 diners.
Work on the new restaurant started on September 11, while a £20 million refurbishment of LLA’s security hall is already underway.
This includes the installation of new state-of-the-art body scanners and new CT scanner technology, speeding up processing times, as well as new flooring and ceilings to ensure a better passenger experience.
Alberto Martin, chief executive at London Luton Airport, said: “This is an exciting phase of development that will deliver yet more enhancements to London Luton Airport’s simple and friendly passenger experience.
“This year, we have already invested £12 million in enhancing facilities across the terminal and we are already seeing the benefits of this investment, with excellent passenger feedback on our latest shops, restaurants and upgraded passenger facilities.
“Throughout the summer, our teams have worked hard to achieve a strong operational performance and our aim throughout this development project is to maintain that level of service while ensuring that disruption is kept to a minimum.”
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