The diagram 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. Write at least 150 words.

The plans depict the current layout of Southwest Airport and the proposed developments scheduled for next year.

Overall

, the most significant changes include an increase in the number of

gates

and the introduction of several new facilities to enhance passenger experience. Currently, Southwest Airport features 8

gates

accessible via walkways, a café, and a check-in counter in the departures area. In the future plan, the number of

gates

will increase to 18, facilitated by a new sky train system.

Additionally

, there will be two cafes located in both the departures and arrivals sections

instead

of the current single café. The redeveloped airport will introduce several new amenities like a bag drop section, ATMs, and car hire services in the arrivals area, services currently unavailable.

Furthermore

, the arrival section will

also

see the addition of shops and an increased number of

gates

, significantly improving the

overall

passenger experience.