Belfast Airport announces £15 million facelift
George Best Belfast City Airport has announced a £15 million infrastructure investment that will include a major upgrade of its departure lounge, incorporating its retail, food and beverage offerings.
The investment also includes an upgrade of the airport’s central security area and hold baggage screening facilities, as well as the purchase of a new fleet of airport fire appliances.
Retail space will be increased by more than 30%, with an expanded offering from World Duty Free and WH Smith.
Food and beverage facilities will be expanded by 25%, with broader choice for customers being introduced along with partner HMS Host, which operates existing facilities including the Bushmills Bar.
Seating will be more than doubled, as will airside customer washroom facilities, which will also be fully refurbished.
The completed works will be contained within the current terminal building and will be completed by October 2018.
Chief executive Brian Ambrose said: "In keeping with our overall mission of delivering an airport experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations, Belfast City Airport is fully committed to continually improving the overall journey for our passengers.
"The £15m investment in our infrastructure is another major reinforcement of our commitment.
"The upgrading of our departure lounge and retail offering will provide greater choice and significantly enhance the experience for our core business and leisure passengers as they travel through the airport.
"The strategic designs help future-proof the airport and we look forward to continuing what has been a successful period across many areas of our business."
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