The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The plans illustrate the current layout of an airport and the proposed changes following its redevelopment next year.

Overall

, the redevelopment will expand the airport’s capacity and facilities. The current layout, which features a limited number of

gates

and basic amenities, will be transformed to include more

gates

, a variety of new services, and improved transportation options within the airport. In its present state, the airport has eight

gates

accessible via a single walkway. The departures

area

is on the left side, where passengers can

check in

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, pass through security and passport control, and

then

relax at a café before their flights. There are no significant facilities in the arrivals

area

, which is currently undeveloped. After redevelopment, the number of

gates

will increase to ten, with a train replacing the walkway to transport passengers between the

gates

and the terminal. The departures

area

will undergo significant changes: it will include an additional café, and new facilities

such

as a bag drop, ATM, and car hire service will be introduced. In the arrivals

area

, passengers will have access to an arrivals zone with improved infrastructure and services. Shopping options will

also

be added, enhancing the

overall

experience for

travelers

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. These changes will streamline passenger movement and offer enhanced services, reflecting the airport’s response to growing passenger numbers and evolving travel needs.