Travelers will soon be able to enjoy a brand new concourse at Bradley International Airport (BDL). The 80,000-square-foot, $250-million Terminal A extension, which is set to welcome passengers over the coming weeks, features three new gates; additional seating, nursing rooms and restrooms; new dining and retail concepts; new exit lanes and meet and greet areas; and a new inline baggage screening system.
“A strong transportation system that includes an easily accessible, robust airport is key to a state’s economic success and its ability to strengthen businesses and grow jobs,” said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. “Bradley has been recognized as one of the best and most convenient airports in the United States, and these improvements will only increase its reputation. I am very proud that we’ve been able to make these infrastructure improvements at Connecticut’s flagship airport.”
“The opening of Bradley International Airport’s inline baggage screening facility, and now the new concourse space serves as a capstone for the recent customer service enhancements we have unveiled since last summer,” added Michael W. Shea, executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA). “All of these projects position Bradley for future growth and will better serve our growing passenger base. We are extremely proud to showcase them to our passengers, local community, and Connecticut visitors.”
“We extend our gratitude to everyone who’s helped make these enhancements a reality,” said CAA board chair Tony Sheridan. “Particularly, we thank the CAA team for their diligence with the magnitude of projects, Governor Lamont and the Connecticut congressional delegation for helping to secure federal funding for these modernization efforts, and Bradley International Airport’s passengers for their patience as they’ve navigated the construction changes over the last couple of years.”
