London Stansted installs new double airbridge
A new £1.5million double airbridge has opened at London Stansted, boosting the airport’s ability to handle long-haul aircraft.
A first of its kind at Stansted, it joins the 11 single-door airbridges currently in operation at the airport and has the advantage of providing two main deck entry points for wide-body aircraft, like Boeing 777s
It can also be used to access the upper deck of Airbus A380s.
The new facility will make aircraft turnaround times more efficient for airlines.
First to use the brand-new bridge is Emirates, which resumed daily long-haul flights from London Stansted to Dubai with its Boeing 777-300ER on August 1.
London Stansted’s Operations Director, Nick Millar, said: “This investment marks a significant milestone in our recovery and is part of an ongoing programme of upgrades we’re making at the airport.”
The project, which took three months to complete, also included new fuel hydrants, underground cabling, and modifications to the existing aircraft parking stand facilities.
A number of other facilities have also been upgraded at the airport recently to enhance the passenger experience.
These include a new £70 million hold baggage system that will speed up baggage delivery times, and a £12 million refurbishment of the international departure lounge, boosting the number of shops, restaurants and seating for passengers.
During the summer, passenger numbers reached 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
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