Glasgow Airport celebrates skyhub milestone

Glasgow Airport held a ceremony last week to mark the latest milestone in its 'skyhub' extension.

Staff from construction firm Balfour Beatty joined representatives from the airport and Renfrewshire Council on April 3rd to hold a 'topping out' ceremony, a traditional celebration to recognise the completion of the project's physical structure.

Airport managing director Gordon Dewar smoothed the last section of concrete and led a toast to the workers.

The £30 million, 4,000 square metre skyhub extension is set to open to the public on October 21st and is expected to transform the passenger experience.

There will be a new, purpose-built security search area to reduce waiting times, as well as a host of new bars, shops, restaurants and lounges.

Mr Dewar said: "With skyhub, everything is under one roof.

"So, no matter where you're travelling, once you've passed through security, you can eat, shop or relax anywhere in the terminal."

The development is part of BAA's £200 million, ten-year investment plan for Glasgow Airport.