Dan Owens, CEO, Belfast International Airport said: “I am delighted to see the completion of this area which is a much more welcoming space for passengers as well as improving the processing times for passengers. We fully understand that at peak times passengers were queuing for longer than we woud like and this investment will ensure that passenger flow is improved and queuing times are reduced. This project is just a small part of our £100m investment plan to upgrade airport facilities and enhance the overall passenger experience over the coming years .”
Steve Dan, Chief Operating Officer from Border Force said, “Border Force are delighted to have worked in conjunction with Belfast international Airport to deliver a modern and improved Immigration Arrivals Area. This will enable a more efficient flow of Internationally arriving passengers through passport control while maintaining Border security.”
Locally based Ballymena firm Martin & Hamilton were the main contractor on the project. They worked alongside the airport and Border Force to ensure as little disruption as possible was caused to passengers who continued to use the area while the work was carried out.
The area is now fully open and in use for all internationally arriving passengers.
Steve Dan, Chief Operating Officer Border Force and Dan Owens CEO, Belfast International Airport