Revamped terminal now open: Gatwick extension plan is right on track

摘要

The new-look North Terminal at Gatwick Airport, which is part of the airport's ￡73 million (US$115.5 million) expansion project to accommodate 20 million passengers per year by 2020, was officially opened on 17 November 2011 by former UK Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Sir John Major. The eastern end of the terminal has been extended to provide additional check-in and baggage reclaim capacity. There are 18 new check-in desks, taking the total to 144, of which 70 are self-service options. There are also four new reclaim belts, three for international and one domestic. The addition of new arrival reclaim belts will greatly reduce time spent waiting for luggage, and make a substantial difference to passengers keen to get home.