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Development work begins at Bristol airport

29 Jun 2009

Work began this month on a development project that will improve services for both airlines and passengers at Bristol airport.

The £7.5m scheme will include a new 450-metre walkway that will provide facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.

Travellers will also be able to walk to eight new embarkation zones without using buses and, according to Bristol airport, will benefit from improved customer service.

Martyn Osborne of construction company Kier Western described the project as 'very exciting'.

Bristol airport head of development Andrew Goodenough said: 'The western walkway will provide an improved experience for customers using the airport, providing direct covered access between aircraft and the terminal.

'This project represents a significant investment in passenger facilities and demonstrates Bristol International's commitment to building an airport the south-west can be proud of.'

Continental Airlines, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa are among the airlines based at Bristol airport, offering flights to New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and many other destinations.

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