LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) has announced a June 13th opening for the airport´s Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall, signifying that the Terminal B project is approximately 80% complete, the company said.
The Arrivals and Departures Hall for the new Terminal B is where passengers will check-in, pass through security, experience best in class shops, restaurants and services, and pick up their checked baggage. Air Canada, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines will operate all their ticket counters and bag claims from the new hall.
Work is continuing on the final piece of the new Terminal B — the western concourse — which will open its first seven (of 17) gates later in 2020.
The Arrivals and Departures Hall is 850,000 square feet and includes four levels for passengers.
LGP has partnered with the TSA to ensure Terminal B features the most technologically advanced screening equipment, including Advanced Imaging Technology, Smart Pad System and mobile inspection tables as part of the baggage system.
LaGuardia Gateway Partners is the private entity operating and redeveloping LaGuardia Airport´s Terminal B, selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to deliver an extensive capital redevelopment project at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Gateway Partners is composed of Vantage Airport Group, Skanska, Meridiam, and JLC Infrastructure for development and equity investment. Vantage Airport Group leads the redevelopment program and management of Terminal B, with Skanska Walsh as the design build joint venture and HOK and WSP for design.