Multimillion-pound airport terminal extension revealed

Leeds Bradford Airport has revealed plans for a multimillion-pound extension of its terminal building.When complete the three-storey extension will house a transformed international arrivals process, including immigration, baggage reclaim and customs. It will also accommodate new, larger departure gates, seating areas and new retail, and food and beverage outlets.Once the new building is completed – scheduled for the end of 2019 – works will then commence on re-modelling the existing terminal building to provide a new security central search area, enhanced check-in facilities, and a simplification of the customer journey through the existing departure lounge, which will also include new retail and F&B offers. These works would be completed for summer 2020.The final phase will include the construction of a new pier, replacing the current passenger walkway with a two-storey structure, housing arrivals and ground level, and departures being processed at additional new boarding gates on the first floor.The airport will hold a three-week consultation on the plans, as well as drop-in event at the Britannia Hotel in Bramhope on 27 September.