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Halfway through its three year $350m 'AirVolution' program, Canberra Airport now has a new terminal, more parking and a better road approach.
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Three new glass-walled aerobridges will serve Qantas aircraft while Virgin Blue and Tiger operate from the original terminal (top right).
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The two-level U-shaped roadway splits departures and arrivals onto separate decks.
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The checkin hall including self-service Qantas kiosks – the Next-Generation Checkin facilities are due mid-2012.
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Colour coding is used to sublty guide and reassure passengers: red for departures, yellow for arrivals and green for information.
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The bookstore reportedly has twice as many politically-themed books compared to other airport stores!
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Head upstairs to escape into the all-new Qantas Club, Business Lounge or Chairman’s Lounge (don't forget to check out our gallery of the first two lounges).
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The overall feel of the airport is light, bright, airy and spacious. And it still has that wonderful 'new airport' aroma (like a new car smell, but more expensive).
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Departure gates continue the red theme with markings and highlights
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An aerobridge with glass walls? Well, why not..?
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The exit to baggage claim is marked with green arrows...
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... while the exit area picks up the yellow 'arrivals' cue.
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And just in case you don't get that yellow means arrivals, there's a massive lightwall to drive the point home.
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