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23rd Feb 2005, 08:43
Taken from PIK's website:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is getting a new £3m face for the twenty-first century.
It's under wraps at present as contractors work behind the scenes to transform parts of the airport which was designed and built in the 1960s.
Chief Executive Steven Fitzgerald explained: "Now that Prestwick has reached over two million passengers a year and is anticipating continuing strong growth, Infratil, the airport's owners, are investing up to £3m to ensure Scotland's fastest-growing airport becomes Scotland's smartest-looking airport."
The terminal is being transformed by a makeover of the check-in area. But the big change will be in the airport's retail outlets which are getting a massive facelift with eye-catching new shopfitting and new signage. The central concourse area is also being overhauled with new floor coverings and new retail units being added.
Mr Fitzgerald added: "Every day, some six thousand people pass through our airport, and we want to make sure that their experience of Prestwick in this short time is memorable and the best it can be. For many visitors flying into Scotland with Ryanair, we are their gateway into the country, so we want their first impressions to be excellent."
Retail and Property Director David Grant said: "We'll be introducing some exciting new retailers in the months ahead. Our passengers are always asking for more shops to browse in, particularly health and beauty or gifts.
"Later in the year, we also plan to completely refurbish the airport's Tax and Duty Free store. This will result in more fantastic offers across our excellent range of perfumes, with big brand names up to 20% below High Street prices, so our customers can be sure of big savings when they buy at Prestwick."
Mr Fitzgerald said: "In a world of anodyne airport terminals, we know that our passengers love the unique individuality of Glasgow Prestwick. The combination of low fares, friendly staff and convenient facilities makes travelling from Prestwick an enjoyable experience.
"We therefore intend to build on this and, by investing in the terminal and its facilities, we will continue to accommodate the tremendous growth Prestwick has achieved in recent years. It's our aim to give our customers, staff and the local community an airport of which they can be very proud. They're going to love our new face."
It's anticipated the work will be finished in April.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is getting a new £3m face for the twenty-first century.
It's under wraps at present as contractors work behind the scenes to transform parts of the airport which was designed and built in the 1960s.
Chief Executive Steven Fitzgerald explained: "Now that Prestwick has reached over two million passengers a year and is anticipating continuing strong growth, Infratil, the airport's owners, are investing up to £3m to ensure Scotland's fastest-growing airport becomes Scotland's smartest-looking airport."
The terminal is being transformed by a makeover of the check-in area. But the big change will be in the airport's retail outlets which are getting a massive facelift with eye-catching new shopfitting and new signage. The central concourse area is also being overhauled with new floor coverings and new retail units being added.
Mr Fitzgerald added: "Every day, some six thousand people pass through our airport, and we want to make sure that their experience of Prestwick in this short time is memorable and the best it can be. For many visitors flying into Scotland with Ryanair, we are their gateway into the country, so we want their first impressions to be excellent."
Retail and Property Director David Grant said: "We'll be introducing some exciting new retailers in the months ahead. Our passengers are always asking for more shops to browse in, particularly health and beauty or gifts.
"Later in the year, we also plan to completely refurbish the airport's Tax and Duty Free store. This will result in more fantastic offers across our excellent range of perfumes, with big brand names up to 20% below High Street prices, so our customers can be sure of big savings when they buy at Prestwick."
Mr Fitzgerald said: "In a world of anodyne airport terminals, we know that our passengers love the unique individuality of Glasgow Prestwick. The combination of low fares, friendly staff and convenient facilities makes travelling from Prestwick an enjoyable experience.
"We therefore intend to build on this and, by investing in the terminal and its facilities, we will continue to accommodate the tremendous growth Prestwick has achieved in recent years. It's our aim to give our customers, staff and the local community an airport of which they can be very proud. They're going to love our new face."
It's anticipated the work will be finished in April.