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SALT LAKE CITY — Things are looking different at the Salt Lake International Airport and it could throw some travelers off if they’re not ready for it. The boarding process could take a little longer for some flyers.
Construction crews are demolishing the remaining arm of Concourse Three as part of their plan to give the airport a complete overhaul. This means passengers can’t do their normal routine of checking in at the gate then walking onto the plane. Spokeswoman Nancy Volmer says the airport has to do something they call “hardstanding.”
“Passengers will be going to a gate and taking a shuttle that will transport them to their aircraft,” she said.
Only Delta and SkyWest airlines will be affected by this construction, and Volmer said only shorter, regional flights come out of that part of the airport. She said airport officials and Delta have been preparing for these changes for months.
“We have been looking into how to make the best accommodations for the passengers, but it is a change. There are about 46 flights per day that will be impacted now through September 15th,” she said.
This isn’t expected to cause major delays at the airport, but Volmer said this process does take longer for people to get to and from their planes.
“It’s always a good idea to plan some extra time," she said.
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