There is, of course, the symbolic dimension. That of the reopening of a legendary terminal - it will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary in 2024 - on a major hub, after almost three years of closure due to the health crisis. There is also, from the point of view of passengers, a very pragmatic importance: that of access to modernised, redesigned infrastructures, to better handle passengers' needs. 10.2 million passengers that converge every year at Terminal 1 of Paris CDG. This improvement will be based on the new infrastructure unveiled at the beginning of December, namely a new 36,000 m² connecting buildingwhich incorporates a new departure lounge (5,600m²). " The link between satellites 1, 2 and 3 of terminal 1 "According to the people in charge of the project, this is a " first stage, imagined and validated by Paul Andreu during his lifetime. The final and ultimate vision lies in the total linking of the seven original satellites ".
This reorganisation has enabled the ADP Group to add new facilities, including almost 90 baggage drop-off points and 130 self-service check-in kiosks multi-company flights: a unique offer at the Paris hub. In addition, all boarding gates along the international route are now equipped with self-boarding gates, to ensure smoother boarding.
Other highlights of this "new" Terminal 1 include the modernisation of the central body, with digital signage, LED lighting and marble flooring. But also, and above all, the "ballade" of Paris, the access tunnel to the new boarding hall, which should help to embody the philosophy of the project: "Paris is a party".
" This reopening symbolically marks the end of the COVID-19 pandemic for Paris airports "Augustin de Romanet is delighted. The CEO of the ADP Group explains: " We decided to breathe new life into this infrastructure, which is almost fifty years old, by modernising what already exists and fully following in the footsteps of Paul Andreu. Terminal 1, still a pioneer, embodies the renewal of welcome and hospitality at Paris hubs, and in particular the best of design and culture that we want to offer our passengers. ".
