Southend Airport plans expansion
Southend Airport has submitted a planning application to extend its terminal building.
It has asked Rochford District Council for permission to extend the southern end of the terminal building housing new baggage sortation and screening systems so the airport meets forthcoming European Hold Baggage Security Screening Standard, which comes into force on September 1 2018.
It also wants to extend the northern end of the terminal improving baggage reclaim facilities.
Work could start early next year and both sections will be open before the summer peak.
Glyn Jones, CEO of Stobart Aviation, which owns Southend Airport, said: "We currently serve over one million passengers a year and more and more people are realising that London Southend offers them a better way to travel.
"This development is all about ensuring we maintain the highest levels of customer experience and ensuring we are able to comply with new regulations."
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