My London
Matt Lee
18 July 2026
New pictures have shown how the airport plans to transform as it pushes towards becoming the busiest single terminal airport in Europe
Plans were first unveiled in October 2024, with detailed designs subsequently drawn up. Preparatory work has also been carried out to facilitate the scheme's progression, which could see the terminal's capacity expand to accommodate more than 40 million passengers annually.
The next stage of development will see construction begin later this summer on new "skylink" walkways. These will connect the terminal to existing satellite buildings, allowing Stansted's track-transit people-mover system to be decommissioned...
