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JW95
That is a very good point- I'd definitely agree that there will be much higher chances of TK resuming STN-IST on a permanent basis once Anadolu Jet is sold off.
On a different note, is there anything significant planned this year as far as the STN transformation programme is concerned? Last I heard was that the arrivals building has now been scrapped in favour of a second terminal and new satellite, unless this has also changed? Also, does anyone think MAG will ever invest some ££ in re-commissioning the jet bridges on satellite 2? I am aware there are only 2-3 that are operational, but the remainder have been untouched and unused for many years.
In terms of development at Stansted the front of security will be redesigned with new and frequent fresh look. Also new CTX X-ray machines will be retrofitted into security. Otherwise nothing major is happening at all. No plans to be spoken of or real idea of what’s to come in terms of a transformation project.
Many ideas have been rumoured but I’m a recent MAG colleague briefing given the current state is nothing is planned for now. Which is in my eyes very poor. We were told of plans for development at MAN and EMA (No specifics given) but nothing for Stansted.
Smaller works new escalators and lifts are been fitted slowly. The lounge area in sat1 is due to be fitted out for Emirates last I heard completion was due for summer. Continued runway and taxiway works over nights. Full over night closures finished on time last night and the new stage of reduced distance length begins in the coming weeks.
Off airport a new £5 million drive thru is going to be built off Thremhall Ave.