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Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
One of Europe's busiest airports is getting a new £3.6bn terminal next year offering a ‘glimpse into future of travel'
A MAJOR European airport is currently undergoing construction of a new terminal. The bustling hub will officially open the new £3.6 billion building in 2026, with details already emerging of what travellers can expect. 4 Frankfurt international Airport is set to open a highly-anticipated new terminal in 2026 Credit: Getty 4 The existing two terminals at Frankfurt Airport are among the busiest in Europe Credit: Getty Construction of the ambitious project first began in 2015 with some areas already complete and ready to welcome the public. The new terminal will feature modern amenities, such as a 6,000-square-metre marketplace, luxury retail spaces, and a variety of dining options. It will also include a new Sky Line people mover system connecting passengers to the airport's existing terminals in just eight minutes. Frankfurt Airport's highly anticipated Terminal 3 is set to open ahead of the 2026 summer travel season, with an official date yet to be confirmed. The terminal is said to be designed for an "unparalleled passenger experience". Travel experts at Aero Bernie discussed how the building has been "carefully planned to embody Frankfurt Airport's core values of service, quality, innovation, partnership, and commitment". The terminal's marketplace will include a unique ceiling design, serving as a focal point for passengers. "Each element of the terminal's design and operation has been crafted to enhance the overall travel experience," travel pros said. The first phase of the terminal's opening will accommodate up to 19 million passengers annually. As well as reflecting Frankfurt Airport's commitment to meeting the traveler needs, the terminal also highlights its "dedication to sustainability and forward-thinking infrastructure development". Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport "The transformation of Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 offers an exciting glimpse into the future of travel," the experts said. Architects have made the most of natural light in the space, creating walls of windows and limiting artifical overheads. They have also integrated practical features such as pipes into the architecture to reduce any eyesores. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 will also include a variety of diverse dining experiences. Travellers can choose from everything from quick snacks to fine dining overlooking the airfield. Top 15 busiest airports in the UK Here are the 15 busiest airports in the UK by passenger numbers in 2023 London Heathrow - 79.2 million London Gatwick - 40.9 million Manchester - 28.1 million London Stansted - 28.0 million London Luton - 16.4 million Edinburgh - 14.4 million Birmingham - 11.5 million Bristol - 9.9 million Glasgow - 7.4 million Belfast International - 6.0 million Newcastle - 4.8 million Liverpool - 4.2 million Leeds Bradford - 4.0 million East Midlands - 3.9 million London City - 3.4 million The terminal building will consist of seven levels, with 99 elevators and 89 escalators. Christoph Mäckler, the architect who designed Terminal 3, spoke about his vision. "These days airports have become a destination in their own right," he explained. "In fact, they typically receive more visitors than many city centres. "This makes it even more important for airports to also perform some of the same functions as cities. We're making this happen in Terminal 3.' 4 Terminal 3 will include a wide range of dining options and luxury retail spaces Credit: Frankfurt Airport
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
One of Europe's busiest airports is getting a new £3.6bn terminal next year offering a ‘glimpse into future of travel'
A MAJOR European airport is currently undergoing construction of a new terminal. The bustling hub will officially open the new £3.6 billion building in 2026, with details already emerging of what travellers can expect. 4 Frankfurt international Airport is set to open a highly-anticipated new terminal in 2026 Credit: Getty 4 The existing two terminals at Frankfurt Airport are among the busiest in Europe Credit: Getty Construction of the ambitious project first began in 2015 with some areas already complete and ready to welcome the public. The new terminal will feature modern amenities, such as a 6,000-square-metre marketplace, luxury retail spaces, and a variety of dining options. It will also include a new Sky Line people mover system connecting passengers to the airport's existing terminals in just eight minutes. Frankfurt Airport's highly anticipated Read More On Travel The terminal is said to be designed for an "unparalleled passenger experience". Travel experts at The terminal's marketplace will include a unique ceiling design, serving as a focal point for passengers. "Each element of the terminal's design and operation has been crafted to enhance the overall travel experience," travel pros said. Most read in News Travel The first phase of the terminal's opening will accommodate up to 19 million passengers annually. As well as reflecting Frankfurt Airport's commitment to meeting the traveler needs, the terminal also highlights its "dedication to sustainability and forward-thinking infrastructure development". Frozen in Time: Inside the Ghostly Ruins of Nicosia International Airport "The transformation of Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 offers an exciting glimpse into the future of travel," the experts said. Architects have made the most of natural light in the space, creating walls of windows and limiting artifical overheads. They have also integrated practical features such as pipes into the architecture to reduce any eyesores. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 will also include a variety of diverse dining experiences. Travellers can choose from everything from quick snacks to fine dining overlooking the airfield. Top 15 busiest airports in the UK Here are the 15 busiest airports in the UK by passenger numbers in 2023 London Heathrow - 79.2 million London Gatwick - 40.9 million Manchester - 28.1 million London Stansted - 28.0 million London Luton - 16.4 million Edinburgh - 14.4 million Birmingham - 11.5 million Bristol - 9.9 million Glasgow - 7.4 million Belfast International - 6.0 million Newcastle - 4.8 million Liverpool - 4.2 million Leeds Bradford - 4.0 million East Midlands - 3.9 million London City - 3.4 million The terminal building will consist of seven levels, with 99 elevators and 89 escalators. Christoph Mäckler, the architect who designed Terminal 3, spoke about his vision. "These days airports have become a destination in their own right," he explained. "In fact, they typically receive more visitors than many city centres. "This makes it even more important for airports to also perform some of the same functions as cities. We're making this happen in Terminal 3.' 4 Terminal 3 will include a wide range of dining options and luxury retail spaces Credit: Frankfurt Airport 4 The modern space is set to open ahead of the peak summer travel season in 2026 Credit: Frankfurt Airport
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
A road trip through Zimbabwe
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Zimbabwe's political troubles in recent decades have damaged its reputation – but don't let that stop you visiting this glorious African country, said Matthew Parris in The Times. I grew up there when it was still Rhodesia, so my love for it goes deep. But I have also been back since, most recently with British friends last year. We all found it "gentle, friendly and relaxed", and everywhere we went, people were glad to see tourists. There are "super" places to stay, and in terms of safety, its capital, Harare, is "light years ahead" of Cape Town or Nairobi. The Victoria Falls are amazing, and there are some great safari lodges – but don't limit yourself to these. Zimbabwe offers much else besides – so just "hire a car, get a map, and go". Years of economic difficulty have left Harare looking "knocked about" in parts, but its restaurants are good, its shops are "well stocked", and the jacaranda trees along its avenues still produce beautiful blossom in spring. We stayed at Amanzi Lodge, which has big thatched bungalows set in gardens "complete with tiny African squirrels and vervet monkeys". From there we drove to the "cool, green" Eastern Highlands, where we climbed Mount Nyangani (Zimbabwe's highest peak, at 8,500ft) and took a thrilling ride on the world's highest zip wire, the Sky Line, a 1,200-yard steel cable spanning the ravine in front of the spectacular Mutarazi Falls. The SkyDeck Mountain Retreat, nearby, has "glamorous, ultramodern" rooms, but we chose a cheaper option – one of the "sweet" little cottages, lit by oil lamps, in its grounds. In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's "charming" second city, we stayed at the Bulawayo Club, an "elegant" institution with Edwardian billiards tables, portraits of "long-gone" settlers, and a single pith helmet hanging behind the bar. And in the Matobo National Park – "a tumble of rocky valleys and boulder-strewn peaks" an hour's drive from the city – we saw some of Africa's most "evocative" rock art: images of human figures and various animals that are "perhaps twice as old as Stonehenge".
