The first phase of a £20 million redevelopment project is underway at Aberdeen International Airport.

The project involves extending the airport's existing terminal, installing new equipment/facilities and building new domestic and international baggage reclaim areas.

Over the course of three years, a two-storey extension will be added to the south of the existing terminal building.

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The new baggage reclaim facilities will be located at ground level, while two business lounges will be located on the upper level including a new security search area, new immigration facilities and new retail and catering facilities within the main departures lounge.

A temporary baggage reclaim facility has been set up while construction work gets underway.

John Deffenbaugh, Head of Capital and lead for the project, said: "As we know from customer feedback, the current reclaim facilities are no longer fit for purpose. The new facilities will provide bigger reclaim belts and a faster, smoother process for our passengers to collect their luggage.

"We hope to have the work completed and the new reclaim areas ready for passengers to use by summer 2017."

(LM)