Cardiff Airport has submitted plans to develop and improve its terminal building to the Vale of Glamorgan Council and, if approved, work is likely to start in late 2010.
The development works will see an extension to the front of the terminal linking the arrivals and departures halls into one large common area with new food and retail outlets.
The first floor of the terminal will become ' airside' as the security control point to access the departures lounge is relocated to the first floor and accessed through the new extension.
The approach area in front of the terminal building will also be redesigned and landscaped.
The contemporary design of the development will both improve the overall image of the airport and provide a backdrop to continue delivering high standards of customer service for passengers.
Cardiff Airport's managing director, Patrick Duffy said: "Our intention is to enhance and expand the airport terminal, present a modern statement for the region and increase our commercial activities."
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