On Wednesday, 7 January, Miguel Pinto Luz presided over the presentation of the Terminal 2 expansion and also visited the construction work underway at Terminal 1. He stressed that the current airport must continue to receive investment for the 10 to 12 years expected to elapse before the new Luís Vaz de Camões Airport is built in Alcochete.

At Terminal 1, ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal is allocating over €250 million in an expansion that includes the construction of the South Pier, which will add 10 new boarding gates equipped with jet bridges, increasing the area by more than 33,000 square metres. The works are already underway and are expected to be completed by the end of next year.

“Unlike many other airports around the world, this one has a high number of remote positions, and those landing here rarely have a gate, but now we will have 10 more", Miguel Pinto Luz explained. “It’s almost doubling the existing number, which will improve the quality of service during this transitional period.”

In addition, the central area of Lisbon Airport will be redesigned to enhance passenger comfort, with more natural light and interior décor reflecting Portuguese culture.

These interventions are part of the AHD Operational Improvement Plan, covering the recently completed works at Terminal 2, which represents an “important milestone for Humberto Delgado Airport”, according to Thierry Ligonnière, CEO of ANA.

This project involved an investment of €20 million and was finalised without affecting staff or disrupting flight operations, underscoring ANA’s commitment to improving service quality and operational efficiency across its network.

The works created four new boarding gates in the Schengen area of Terminal 2 and refurbished seven existing gates, providing more space and comfort for passengers.

“Terminal 2 now offers greater fluidity of movement, with more intuitive and pleasant circulation, alongside upgraded security control equipment, implementation of geometry in the boarding gates, and a requalified commercial and service offering”, Thierry Ligonniére added.

While praising the speed of the works at Terminal 2, Miguel Pinto Luz emphasised that these interventions only represent a “residual part of the broader effort underway across the entire airport”.