AN AIRPORT in America has reveals its huge expansion plans – including an upgraded terminal.
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is set to undergo a major revamp.
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Earlier this week, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled its vision for the airport.
The airport will be completely reimagined with modern terminals, a redesigned taxiway network and a new roadway network.
It is hoped that the redesigned taxiway will be able to reduce delays and accommodate more aircraft, increasing passenger capacity.
Newark’s Terminal B, which is regarded as one of the worst terminals in the country, will also be completely overhauled under the plans.
Improvements have also been outlined for the AirTrain, which connects the terminals to commuter trains.
Work on the $2 billion (£1.54 billion) AirTrain project is already underway.
Officials from New York and New Jersey have yet to reveal how much the entire expansion will cost and how long it will take to complete.
Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole said: “A modern, efficient, world-class Newark Liberty Airport is more than just a dream.
“We now have an actionable path forward thanks to this comprehensive vision plan.
“As the blueprint shows, we’re ready to take a top-to-bottom look at everything from terminals to roadways to taxiways as we build EWR into a best-in-class global gateway and position it to continue serving as a vital economic engine for New Jersey and the region.”
The authority’s director of aviation redevelopment, Jacquelene McCarthy, told the New York Times: “A primary goal of the vision plan would be to deliver a world-class passenger experience.”
The news comes two years after Terminal A opened at Newark Liberty Airport.
Terminal A reportedly cost $2.7 billion to build and was recently given a five-star rating from Skytrax becoming the second airport terminal in North America to be given the rating.
Direct flights already operate from the UK to Newark Liberty Airport, with airlines like British Airways, Finnair and Iberia flying direct from London Heathrow.
A modern, efficient, world-class Newark Liberty Airport is more than just a dream
Kevin O’Toole
Sun Online Travel has found return fares from £442 with Lufthansa, with return flights with British Airways costing £517.
Meanwhile, several airports in the UK are also undergoing huge revamps to help improve passenger experiences.
One of those places is Bristol Airport where a huge five-year overhaul is set to take place.
The main improvement will be increasing the terminal size, which will increase by 70 per cent.
It follows a record number of people travelling through the airport, welcoming 10million passengers in 12 months for the first time.
Meanwhile, Manchester Airport has been working on a huge £1.3billion transformation.
When the brand-new pier opens, it will double the aircraft capacity at Manchester Airport.
Three new airports opening in Europe
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Luis de Camoes Airport, Portugal
First discussed back in 2008, Lisbon has revealed plans for its new Luis de Camoes Airport. The £7billion airport will replace the current Lisbon Airport. The new travel hub will have two runways and welcome 100million passengers by 20250. Luis de Camoes Airport hopes to open in 2034.
Kastelli International Airport, Greece
Greece has revealed plans for a huge new £422million airport. Kastelli International Airport will become one of the largest in the country when it opens in Crete. The new airport will initially be able to welcome up to 10million passengers, when it opens in 2027.
New Bodø Airport, Norway
Norway is replacing its current Bodø Airport with the new £546million New Bodø Airport. The airport aims to be open by 2029, with the capacity to handle 2.3million passengers per year.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport, which closed in November 2022, could reopen thanks to a new multi-million-pound plan.
And Plymouth Airport hopes to reopen after being closed for more than a decade.
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