San Diego International Opens First Phase of New Terminal
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San Diego International has begun operations at its new Terminal 1. The first phase opening of the terminal features 19 new gates, a ticketing hall with 69 check-in kiosks and 66 ticket counters, a security checkpoint with 13 lanes, seven baggage carrousels capable of handling 4,000 bags per hour and an outdoor dining area with views of San Diego Bay and downtown. In addition to the terminal building, the project features more than four miles of new roadways, including a new three-lane entrance route and a dual-level roadway that separates arrivals and departures.
Pedestrian Bridge Opens at Orlando International's Terminal C
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A pedestrian bridge is now open to passenger traffic at Orlando International, offering a new pathway between Terminal C, the Train Station and the Terminal Link. The walkways, including ramps, are approximately 90 feet in length but will be extended once the entire project, including the Rental Car Lobby, opens in 2026.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Launches Concourse E Redevelopment Project
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Milwaukee Mitchell International has kicked off its $95 million Concourse E Redevelopment Project. When complete, the redeveloped concourse will replace the existing International Arrivals Terminal, which is not connected to the main terminal. The new structure will have two jet bridges capable of processing up to 400 arriving international passengers per hour, nearly triple the current capacity of 140. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
Rental Car Center Opens at Punta Gorda Airport
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Charlotte County Airport Authority Commissioners are celebrating the opening of a new 18,000 square foot Rental Car Center at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Florida. The new facility is located just north of PGD’s Bailey Terminal. The parking lot between the terminal and the Rental Car Center is also the new pick-up location for parking shuttles, taxis, hotel shuttles and ride apps. A rotating variety of food trucks are also stationed near the new center several days a week during lunchtime.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Breaks Ground on Shuttle Connector Road Project
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) has begun construction on its $84.5 million Express Shuttle Connector Road Project, which is a dedicated shuttle roadway connecting the Economy Garage, Employee Garage and Rental Car Center on the airport’s south campus to the terminal on the north campus. Each day, an average of up to 9,000 people use MSY shuttle buses to get back and forth between facilities. Currently, buses use public roads and pass through four traffic lights in each direction, creating delays and unpredictable travel times during peak periods. Shuttle times can range from 14 to 18 minutes, and once the project is complete in 2027, the shuttle times are estimated to be reduced by half to a range of 7 to 10 minutes.
