Terminal transformation - satellite and gate room upgrades
Good to see further info released today re. Stansted's transformation terminal extension project. Regarding the satellite and gate areas specifically, the notes in the press release are a little vague with no CGI images to show what'll be happening to the satellites. The only projects relating to gate room areas and the satellites are "gate room reconfiguration" (not sure if this is focused on satellites 2 and 3, or satellite 2 only), as well as "flooring and seating upgrades for satellite 2, plus a new bar area". Sat 1 was upgraded fairly recently (2015/16), so won't expect any modifications for gates 1-19. Hopefully satellite 3 also receives a little tlc.
Regarding satellite 2 however, I'm so glad to finally see it receive a much-needed facelift after so many years. It has honestly felt neglected (by both BAA and MAG) and feels like it's been stuck in a time warp when you compare to sat 1 and even dare I say, sat 3. Just wish there was more info out there/design concepts on what MAG are proposing for sat 2 once the upgrade programme has been completed. Will also be interesting to know what the reconfiguration will be like with the TTS as well as the footbridge to gates 81-88 going.