Glasgow Airport forecourt reopened

Glasgow Airport's inner forecourt has been reopened as part of a scheme to promote the use of public transport to reach the hub.

The move follows the completion of a £2 million project to install security bollards in front of the airport terminal following the terrorist attacks that occurred in June 2007.

Renfrewshire council-licensed airport taxis and buses now have access to the inner forecourt as part of a bid to increase public transport use from 11 per cent to 15 per cent by 2012.

Amanda McMillan, managing director of the airport, said: "The reopening of the inner forecourt, following our £2 million security investment, is a return to normal for Glasgow Airport.

"It will deliver better customer service and provide more transport choice for passengers. It is vital that we continue to reduce congestion and promote public transport as a way of reducing our surface transport emissions and improving air quality."

The forthcoming Glasgow Airport rail link, which is set to be operational by 2013, is expected to have a big impact on use of public transport at the Scottish hub.

Glasgow Airport's most popular international flight destinations are Amsterdam, Palma de Majorca, Tenerife, Alicante and Malaga.

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