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| Bristol International Airport Expansion |
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A planning application for the development of Bristol International Airport has now been submitted to North Somerset Council. These proposals will significantly improve the passenger experience, making it easier, quicker and more enjoyable to use the airport.
The key benefits are highlighted below. The full proposal is on the Bristol International Airport website, including a range of initiatives to mitigate the airport's activity on the local community and the environment.
This is the final stage of public consultation and we want to ensure you are aware of the various ways to register your views. You can support Bristol International Airport's development plans by completing our online petition. or responding directly to North Somerset Council - Details. Remember to quote planning reference 09/P/1020/OT2 in all correspondence.
Benefits of the development include:
- Improved road access to the airport.
- More public transport services.
- Multi-level car park providing secure, covered parking close to the terminal.
- Covered pedestrian access to the terminal from car parks and public transport interchange.
- Smoother progress to departure lounge as a result of reduced check-in and security queues.
- More space to relax or work in the departure lounge while waiting to board.
- Air bridges and walkways providing direct access to aircraft.
- Faster progress through passport control on arrival from outside the UK.
- New airlines, improved frequencies and more travel destinations.
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