Francesca Street and Matt Falcus
Here's our round-up of the most exciting new airports and expansions opening in 2019.
Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport -- Israel
A modernist structure surrounded by desert, this new airport cost an incredible $473.5 million to construct and is the brainchild of Amir Mann-Ami Shinar Architects, in partnership with Moshe Tzur Architects.
Singapore Changi Airport -- Singapore
Jewel Changi is going to be a central hub for the airport and connect three of the airport's terminals.
Istanbul Airport -- Turkey
Istanbul Airport was always planned to open in stages, but it's been subject to a lot of delays and some controversy -- such as whether or not it really is a "green" airport.
Carlisle Lake District Airport -- England
There have been several delays leading up to this point, so some remain skeptical about when it'll get off the ground.
Murcia-Corvera Airport -- Spain
This new hub was opened by King Felipe VI of Spain, following a €500m (roughly $561m) construction project and is situated between Murcia and Cartagena, linked to the motorway network and with good access to the nearby resorts.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport -- New Orleans, USA
It's cost $1,029 billion and is designed to revitalize the airport and its existing infrastructure.
Beijing Daxing International Airport -- Beijing, China
It's another aviation hub with room for growth, they'll be space for 100 million passengers per year and seven runways.
[Source: CNN Travel}
