This image reveals for the first time what travellers in the future will step into when they visit Aberdeen International Airport (AIA).
The Press and Journal can reveal what bosses see the front entrance looking like as they take on one of the biggest revamps in the airport’s history.
Architects have replaced the existing revolving doors with a vestibule to make the terminal more modern and spacious for travellers.
The facelift is just one part of a £15million plan to revamp the north-east’s gateway.
The project – which AIA bosses have heralded as the biggest change in more than 35 years – will deliver a bigger terminal and more space for visitors.
Passengers have been promised new baggage carousels and more spacious departure lounges.
Congestion around the existing luggage reclaim areas – which has been a major source of frustration among flyers for years – will also be tackled.
AIA’s management said they want to give north-east people an airport they can be proud of and one that can rival others across the country.
Airport managing director Carol Benzie said: “This terminal was opened in 1977 and what we are about to embark upon is the biggest change since that time.
“It is a resounding show of support from our executive board and reflects their confidence in the growing Aberdeen market.”
AIA operations director Roger Hunt said that although the complete re-development of the terminal could not be done without disrupting services, the work needed to be done.
“It is clear to everyone that our business has out-grown the current terminal building and it would not withstand the growth we are predicting,” he said.
The improvements will take three years to complete. The front entrance is predicted to be finished by June.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said the plans would mean AIA continues to be an “attractive option” for travellers and airlines.