GLASGOW AIRPORT NEWS - 30/12/2009

Glasgow Airport to inject £25m into redevelopment in two years

By Sam Lock.

Glasgow Airport will inject £25 million into improving access and facilities for travellers.

The airport announced it will spend £12 million in 2010, followed by a further £13 million in 2011 as it drives towards a growth in passenger numbers.

It is thought a food court, runway lighting system, passenger lounge, terminal pier upgrade and airport road system will all be built.

Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: "This investment package is good news for passengers and good news for the economy of Glasgow and the west of Scotland, particularly at a time of recession.

"These improvements will deliver a better passenger experience, provide enhanced terminal facilities and improve the efficiency of our taxiway and runway infrastructure."

According to the airport, it will also invest £1 million in the extension of the M74 motorway, which could make travelling to the facility quicker and easier for passengers.

It may also spend up to £100 million on a new terminal by 2014, when the city is set to host the Commonwealth Games.

Some 30 airlines operate at Glasgow Airport.

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