Gov't to construct new concourse at Accra International Airport to ease congestion
Ghana Airports Company Limited plans to expand and modernise facilities at the Accra International Airport, announced on Saturday, April 4 by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye. Work will begin in April on an ultra-modern concourse designed to connect Terminals 2 and 3, with the aim of easing congestion and enhancing passenger experience. According to Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the project forms part of a broader effort to provide world-class, high-end facilities for the travelling public while improving efficiency at the airport.
The new concourse will feature five additional passenger boarding bridges, five passenger holding areas, and bi-directional travelators to facilitate smoother movement within the terminal. It will also include five new escalators and elevators, a VIP lounge, four business lounges, and four new retail and duty-free pods, among other facilities.
The expansion is expected to significantly boost capacity at the airport and position Ghana as a more competitive aviation hub in the region.
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Felix Ofosu Kwakye has shared news of an upcoming construction project at Kotoka International Airport. The project aims to modernise the airport - but what benefits will travellers experience?
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