Barcelona Airport Expansion: A New Generation Hub on the Horizon

Barcelona Airport Expansion: A New Generation Hub? The expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport is underway, promising a modernized facility and a new generation hub. Manel Nadal, Secretary of Mobility and Infrastructures of the Generalitat, recently spoke with ElNacional.cat about the project. "Barcelona will be a new generation hub," Nadal stated, emphasizing the planned expansion of Terminal 1, remodeling of Terminal 2, and construction of a satellite terminal. While some environmental concerns were raised regarding the impact on the Ricarda lagoon, Nadal assured that these concerns have been addressed in the final project. The project represents a significant investment, with AENA investing 3,200 million euros in Barcelona, exceeding the investment in Madrid. This underscores the Spanish government's commitment to Barcelona's growth as a major European air travel hub. The expansion is expected to improve connectivity, attract more airlines, and boost the Catalan economy.