The first phase of a £20 million redevelopment project is underway at Aberdeen International Airport.

The project involves extending the airport's existing terminal, installing new equipment/facilities and building new domestic and international baggage reclaim areas.

Over the course of three years, a two-storey extension will be added to the south of the existing terminal building.


The new baggage reclaim facilities will be located at ground level, while two business lounges will be located on the upper level including a new security search area, new immigration facilities and new retail and catering facilities within the main departures lounge.

A temporary baggage reclaim facility has been set up while construction work gets underway.

John Deffenbaugh, Head of Capital and lead for the project, said: "As we know from customer feedback, the current reclaim facilities are no longer fit for purpose. The new facilities will provide bigger reclaim belts and a faster, smoother process for our passengers to collect their luggage.

"We hope to have the work completed and the new reclaim areas ready for passengers to use by summer 2017."

(LM)