ITALY. A stylish new look for Milan Linate Airport’s terminal has been unveiled this week, following a €40 million (US$48.4 million) project investment by operator SEA Group. The completed works include a redesigned duty free area, plus new shopping and food & beverage facilities.
The terminal – which had a façade makeover in 2018 – has been expanded with a new 10,000sq m area developed across three levels. It includes an enlargement of the boarding lounges and a new shopping gallery and food court.
The check-in area has been redesigned with a double-height ceiling and the project includes the adoption of face boarding, smart security and self-bag drop technology.
SEA Group said that the aim of the terminal makeover was to give the Milan city airport a new identity that would “characterise the spaces, atmosphere and materials, in order to improve the traveller experience and customer satisfaction of passengers”.
In order to create a Sense of Place in tune with Milan, a partnership has been set up with the Triennale Design Museum. This has enabled the installation of historical works by famous Italian designers along the passenger flow.
The new terminal area has obtained BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification, the environmental credential for buildings constructed according to sustainability principles.
The official unveiling of the new terminal was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
