Heathrown uusi T2 aukeaa ensi viikolla

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Täysin uusittu Terminaali 2 Lontoon Heathrowlla avataan ensi viikolla. Vanha terminaali purettiin kokonaan v.2009, ehti olla käytössä 54 vuotta (!) ja tilalle rakennettiin kokonaan uusi (joka on mielestäni ainoa fiksu ratkaisu tuolla lentoasemalla..). Terminaali on lähinnä Star Alliancen käytössä.

 

http://atwonline.com/airports-routes/new-london-heathrow-t2-opening-set-june-4

 

London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 will officially open June 4, following a £2.5 billion ($3.8 billion) upgrade, Star Alliance has confirmed. United Airlines will be the first carrier to arrive at the revamped terminal.

 

According to Star Alliance, 23 of its members will operate to London Heathrow, the highest number of alliance carriers coming together at any airport. About 12 million Star Alliance passengers are expected to pass through Heathrow annually.

 

Currently, Heathrow handles 121 Star Alliance flights per day to 45 destinations in 25 countries.

 

The new T2 can handle 20 million passengers annually, “but the terminal is designed to expand if necessary,” Star Alliance VP-customer experience and technology Justin Erbacci said during a media briefing.