AIRPORTS Round- UP

Luton Airport is set to unveil its extended terminal later this year as part of its £150million redevelopment. Work has also started on the £225million Luton DART rail link between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway station, due to open in 2021.

London City Airport has started work on its £480million four-year development which includes an expanded terminal, eight new aircraft stands and a parallel taxiway.

Birmingham airport is redeveloping its security area to improve the passenger journey through its terminal. A 178-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel opens this summer.

Cardiff Airport has unveiled a redesigned Executive Lounge and a new business lounge, called 5100° Lounge, as part of a £4million investment programme.

Newcastle Airport has launched its Masterplan 2035, setting out how it will grow from 5.35 million passengers per year currently to 9.4 million by 2035.

Stansted Airport has opened the first eight of 30 new check-in desks planned as part of its £600million redevelopment, transforming departure areas, car parking and the airfield.

Manchester Airport is planning a £180million 'hotel district'. Four properties adding 1,171 rooms will open by 2021.