but pier B stays as needed for capacity during infrasturcture rejigging- but will be completely rebuilt at some point in time.
Must admit I was dismayed when I learnt Pier B was staying, but I think Mr A TIS makes a valid point. As I recall, before the advent of the A380 on stand 12, the stand numbers were 1-15 (was there a 15?) but without a gate 13. So about 14 stands available for the narrow bodied a/c Shed refers to. I suspect those will be needed, at least while the T2 development is ongoing. I can't envisage how a new pier could be built on some sort of realignment of pier B, with the associated apron and taxiway work involved and space available, or stands created elsewhere, that could be operational before pier B was demolished. Cost may well be an issue, but I do wonder if MAN could afford to lose those stands even temporarily.
Maybe someone can explain how it could be done.