A MAJOR Scottish airport is set for a huge £5.8million revamp to redesign its check-in hall.
Works will take place at Edinburgh Airport during the winter months, with the project set to deliver more space and new self-service technology.
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The investment will see zones A and D redesigned to create “an improved, more seamless experience for passengers”.
Zone A, which is currently used by Ryanair, will undergo a full revamp, with digital wayfinding, video walls, and new self-service machines introduced.
These improvements will result in 70 per cent more space in zone A.
And in zone D, used by Jet2 and other carries, an open collector and digital wayfinding will be added.
The layout of check-in desks will also be reconfigured to improve the flow of passengers.
The area will also be getting a fresh new look and the ceiling will be opened up.
Works started today and will continue throughout the winter months.
The project is expected to be complete by spring 2025 – in time for the busy summer season.
While works are ongoing temporary wayfinding will be in place.
Adam Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at Edinburgh Airport said: “Raising the standards for our passengers is something we’re always striving to do, and this significant investment in our check-in hall will deliver a major improvement.
“As an airport it’s important that we listen to our passengers and deliver the changes they want to see – and creating more space in check-in is something that we have seen come up when asking for feedback.
“There will be some temporary changes throughout the hall while work is being carried out so we’d like to thank passengers in advance for their patience as we deliver these important improvements.”
It comes after it was announced that the airport’s BrewDog is set to be expanded as exciting new plans were released.
The craft beer boozer will move to larger premises with better food options and more pint taps.
The departure lounge will also welcome a Sainsbury’s – complete with an in-store bakery – to replace the M&S Simply Food.
The changes come amid a major revamp of the food, drink and shopping options at Scotland’s busiest airport.