Showing posts with label Logan Airport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Logan Airport. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION IN RENOVATIONS AT LOGAN AIRPORT TO GROW THE MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL ECONOMY

Boston, Massachusetts - Governor Deval L. Patrick Tuesday announced $100 million in renovations focused on better serving international passengers at Boston’s Logan International Airport.  The project will include a new post-security connector between terminals E and C,  improvements to hold rooms and concessions, renovations to accommodate expanded international air service, and the installation of self-service kiosks to expedite the processing of passports for those traveling internationally.

International air service is the fastest growing segment of the Logan travel market, up 20 percent in the past 10 years. 5.7 million international travelers passed through Logan last year, making up 1 in 5 passengers.

“Lasting growth in the 21st century global economy will come from our competitiveness in global markets,” said Governor Patrick. “These new renovations to better serve our international passengers build on our growth strategy to open up Massachusetts to new markets and will ensure that we remain competitive for many years to come.”  

“Boston Logan is the region’s gateway to the global economy,’’ said Thomas P. Glynn, CEO of Massport,