Newark’s US $2.7bn new terminal opens

Newark Liberty International Airport’s “state-of-the-art” new 33-gate Terminal A opened for business on January 12. Costing $2.7bn, the terminal replaces the older building, which was built in 1973.  Covering around one million square feet, the new terminal features “state-of-the-art passenger amenities, local artwork, digital technology and dining and retail options provided by nearly 60 regional, national and global brands”, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Expected to handle 13.6 million passengers a year, the redeveloped terminal includes a $400 million public parking garage with new centralised car rental facilities. “It is my honour to unveil