AN AIRPORT in Europe that has flights from the UK reveals plans to open a huge new "pier" within the next three years. Pier A at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is expected to open in 2027 following a €1.4billion (£1.
18billion) construction project. Rather than something you might expect to find at the seaside , this new pier will be a long narrow building, also known as an arm, where planes can park. The terminal expansion will include new facilities like additional gates as well as other "sustainable features " when it opens in 2027.
When it opens, the new building will spread over three floors and have a total of eight narrowbody and widebody gates as well as border control facilities and retail outlets. According to Travel and Tour World , activity at the airport is expected to increase. They wrote: "As one of Europe’s major hub airports , any improvements at Schiphol will enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers worldwide.
"The new facilities and gates will likely increase the airport’s capacity, reducing congestion and potentially improving the efficiency of airline operations." Initially planned for 2012, the ambitious overhaul has been pushed back because of a series of construction delays and debacles. According to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport , costs for the project have increased to €1.
4billion (£1.18billion) because of repairs and delays, with the airport shareholders agreeing to a €300million budget increase. The new area is expected to be op.