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S · Guest

The Scotsman group seems unable to report on anything without being
negative towards Glasgow/Glasgow International Airport/west coast and
always feels the need to put a pro-Edinburgh slant on every article
(5th and 12th paragraphs)...

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1682122005&20050726224037

Glasgow Airport rolls out future as revamp unveiled

ALASTAIR DALTON
TRANSPORT CORRESPONDENT

A RADICAL revamp of Scotland's largest airport was unveiled yesterday
that will include a major expansion and significant changes to the main
terminal building.

A glass-fronted railway station could be incorporated into the enlarged
Glasgow Airport complex by 2009 to cope with soaring passenger numbers.

The £250 million plan also includes extending the check-in hall, with
the domestic baggage reclaim area moved to the west side of the
building. The front of the terminal will be brought out as far as the
multi-storey car park, with a second car park built within ten years.

The details are part of a blueprint published by BAA Scotland, the
airport's operator, to accommodate an expected increase in passengers
from 8.7 million to between 12 million and 14 million by 2015, and up
to 24 million by 2030.

A second terminal could even be created by 2015, although BAA said it
would duplicate resources. Space for a second runway has been set
aside, although BAA believes that this will not be required "for a very
long time", if at all. The government said in 2003 that there was no
clear case for one.

The airport's 5,500 workforce is projected to rise to 8,200 in ten
years and to 12,100 by 2030.

The rail link from Glasgow Central, expected to be completed by early
2009, would include track curving into a first-floor airport station at
the southern end of the existing multi-storey car park.

Passengers would transfer to the terminal on travellators along the
eastern edge of the car park, with a new bridge over the current
vehicle forecourt.

The first stage of the expansion of the airport, which celebrates its
40th birthday next year, is a £6 million extension of the
international wing, which will be completed this autumn.

The check-in hall expansion and reconfiguration of the terminal to
bring domestic and international baggage together is expected to follow
within five years. Vehicle access would be restricted to road loops at
either end of the terminal, with links to the M8 motorway improved.

By 2015, a second international pier will be added to the west of the
terminal to accommodate more aircraft.

Stephen Baxter, the airport's managing director, said he aimed to keep
Glasgow "top of the pile", even though Edinburgh airport is forecast to
outgrow it. He said: "We have ten times as many long-haul passengers
than any other airport in Scotland, and that's what we intend to focus
on."

Donal Dowds, BAA Scotland's managing director, conceded that the
expansion would come at a price: "There is no such thing as a silent,
successful airport - it does have an impact on the local community."

The airport's masterplan says a balance has to be struck between the
environmental impact of aviation and its benefits, such as providing
jobs.

Mr Dowds said new security equipment, including X-ray machines, to
detect explosives and non-metallic ammunition, was being tested at some
of BAA's other airports.

Clive Braham · Guest

"S" <skyenews (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote

The Scotsman group seems unable to report on anything without being
negative towards Glasgow/Glasgow International Airport/west coast and
always feels the need to put a pro-Edinburgh slant on every article
(5th and 12th paragraphs)...

Yes it struck me as very grudgingly giving the news at best. Shame. Doesn't
The Scotsman pitch itself as a national Scottish paper these days?

Clive

Callum Johnstone · Guest

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BBB · Guest

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Scotsbeef · Guest

Since when has stating the truth been anti Glasgow. The very first
sentance describes Glasgow airport as being Scotland's largest - true.
The 12th paragraph states that EDI is forecast to outgrow it - also
true. As for the 5th paragraph, well isn't that true too? BAA hasn't
made plans for a second runway at GLA or EDI - simply advised that
options should be left open at both sites.

Scotsbeef · Guest

You must be easily embarrased Jim! I am more concerned with the leap
to the right since Andra took over and busied himself turning The
Scotsman into a Daily Mail. It certainly isn't more Edinburgh-centric
that The Herald (only seems like yesterday since it was The Glasgow
Herald) is Glasgow-centric. Don't think so? Take a look at the
property page. My local paper is the P&J. Nuff said.

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