London Stansted Airport is set to submit plans to extend its terminal building.
The expansion aims to allow the airport to improve its capacity and cater for more travellers.
The proposed extension would see a three-bay extension added to the back of the terminal building.
It would include a more spacious departure lounge, new shops, bars and restaurants.
It will also allow the airport to have increased baggage system capacity and an enlarged security hall, that will be fitted with more security lanes and next-generation scanners.
Gareth Powell, London Stansted’s managing director, said: “Our plan to invest in new facilities is great news for our customers, partners, and the region because it will provide additional terminal capacity and a better passenger experience for everyone travelling through London Stansted Airport.
“We have used the last few years to conduct a thorough review of the options for the next phase of investment, and it’s clear that extending the terminal is the best way of delivering improved service and new capacity.
“Our proposal will create a much more spacious and relaxing terminal environment providing space where and when it’s needed, and giving passengers even more choice when it comes to dining and shopping. It will also allow us to incorporate changes to security regulations, including the introduction of new security scanners, and the very latest check-in technology.
“All in all, we will be improving the airport experience throughout the entire passenger journey, from check-in on departure to immigration on arrival. The speed with which we’ve seen Stansted bounce back after the pandemic shows how important our airport is in the UK’s aviation system.
“The investment we plan to make will enhance facilities for all our airlines, from short-haul low-cost to long-haul full-service carriers, enabling us to continue playing an essential role serving passengers across London and the East of England and offering the best possible choice of destinations during this next phase of our development.
“The terminal extension is an important part of our plans for making best use of Stansted’s existing capacity, which will also deliver 5,000 new jobs and see the airport’s economic contribution double to £2bn annually, so this really is an exciting prospect for our passengers, airlines, colleagues and the economic success of region we serve.”
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