Qantas to upgrade domestic terminal at Canberra Airport

QANTAS Airways plans to invest A$10 million (US$8.7 million) on upgrading its domestic terminal at Canberra Airport starting from February.

Qantas general manager Curtis Davies said in a statement the improvements to its Canberra terminal are intended to provide enhanced facilities for aircraft, passengers and baggage services in the period leading up to the completion of new multi user terminal.

The improvements at Qantas' Canberra terminal include the installation of an additional security lane, providing extra space for periods of peak demand; installation of an additional aerobridge; and the expansion of the baggage system to provide added capacity and improved access.

Mr Davies said Qantas had entered into a long-term arrangement with Canberra International Airport to participate in the development of the multi-user terminal as it will be the main carrier to operate from this terminal.

"The new multi-user terminal would give Qantas access to additional check-in counters, aerobridges and gate lounges, improved baggage facilities and new and larger lounges," Mr Davies said.