Originally Posted by
JW95
FRatSTN - How is work progressing in SAT2 at the moment? MAG did release a press statement around a month ago stating that an upgrade and modernisation of the satellite and gate areas were in progress?
The main changes so far is some new flooring in parts and, like SAT 1, some changes to gate layouts so more gates can be used simultaneously. For example, Gate 37 serves Stand 44L whilst Gate 38 serves 44R. Previously these couldn't be used at the same time as Gates 37/38 were essentially the same gate within the Satellite. These have now been segregated to create two separate passenger flows through each, which means better stand utilisation. But crucially there's still flexibility built-in so you could still use both gates together if you ever have a wide-body aircraft on Stand 44.