The foundation stone of the present air terminal in Gudja was laid in September 1989 and it was inaugurated in record time 29 months later, in February 1992. The facilities introduced included air conditioning, new baggage carousels, flight information monitors, computerised check-in desks, a new floor surface and new retail outlets including a larger duty-free area.
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Until the construction of the new air terminal was completed, the Government embarked on a further upgrade of the old air terminal. Immediately after a change in government in 1987, the new administration decided that the 35-year-old terminal was past its time (Luqa Terminal) and therefore gave the green light for the construction of a new air terminal along Park 9 (now located in Gudja). This refurbishment was not enough as it still lacked certain essential facilities. An arrivals lounge and another lounge dedicated to VIPs were added and the original part of the terminal building was used for departures. In October 1977, a new and longer runway was launched and works commenced on the extension and refurbishment of the air terminal. The air terminal consisted of two floors including some basic facilities such as a restaurant, a post office, a cable and wireless office and a viewing balcony for the public. Malta's new passenger air terminal at Luqa was inaugurated on 31 March 1958 by then Governor of Malta Sir Robert Laycock.
Preparations started in 1956, and the British Government mainly financed what was then a £300,000 project. The increase in passenger handling and aircraft movements necessitated the construction of a civil air terminal. Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZW of British European Airways, at Luqa airport in October 1956
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