The luggage system<\/a> and check-in will be transformed too. <\/p>\n\u201cAt the moment we\u2019ve finished the bulk of the structural work and we\u2019re now moving into fit-out,\u201d Burt said.<\/p>\n
The airport provided a preview of its new Zone C check-in hall.<\/p>\n
It says the 1990s-style facilities are changing to embrace some of the world\u2019s most modern systems, similar to bag drop technology seen in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Human staff will still be available for people who need special assistance or cannot use the automatic drops.<\/p>\n
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Auckland Airport chief infrastructure officer Murray Burt at the new Zone C check-in hall on Thursday. Photo \/ Greg Bowker<\/p>\n
The overhaul will allow different airlines to share kiosks, bag drops and check-in areas, rather than have facilities set aside for one carrier.<\/p>\n
Airlines will complete testing and training before the Zone C check-in area reopens to the public later this year.<\/p>\n
The airport hopes the new, highly automated system will be easy for passengers to use.<\/p>\n
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About 85% of the integrated domestic jet terminal northern “headhouse” roof is complete. Photo \/ Greg Bowker<\/p>\n
The $3.9 billion programme, including the integrated terminal, employs 1500-2500 people at any given time and is set for completion in 2029.<\/p>\n
Burt said the demand for specialist trades changed over time.<\/p>\n
The fit-out work happening now meant more work for carpet layers and those in similar trades.<\/p>\n
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Work over the next few years includes a new facade across the check-in hall, upgraded amenities, new lifts and escalators, a new baggage handling system, and changes to departures security and passport checks. Photo \/ Greg Bowker<\/p>\n
And tradespeople were also establishing air-conditioning services, electrical connections and communications infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Burt said across the new domestic jet terminal and associated projects, many workers were from overseas but there were also lots of local residents.<\/p>\n
He said the airport had a trades training programme that focused on employing people from nearby neighbourhoods in South Auckland.<\/p>\n
Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui said the new facilities had to be brought into use piece by piece.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the first half of the programme, much of the work happened behind the scenes or on the new terminal site,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the next few years, people will see more change every time they travel through the airport.\u201d <\/p>\n
The airport said the full integration programme included the new domestic jet terminal, international terminal expansion, new baggage system, airfield development, transport connections and sustainability upgrades. <\/p>\n
Auckland Airport major projects<\/p>\n
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