The planning and design of Kuala Lumpur’s existing low-cost carrier terminal and its $1.2 billion replacement shows just how flexible airports have to be when building major new infrastructure, writes Joe Bates.

London Southend Airport has submitted a planning proposal to the local council calling for an extension to the terminal that it is opening in time for the summer Olympics.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has been given the go-ahead to start work on the new Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC) at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Boston Logan International Airport has launched three temporary ‘virtual’ duty free stores as a stand in at two of its terminals, while ongoing refurbishment work takes place at the permanent stores.

Ukrainian gateway Lviv International Airport is almost ready to open its brand new terminal in anticipation of hosting the UEFA EURO football championships later this year.

Tampa International Airport has announced plans to upgrade its Airside F terminal in an attempt to attract more international flights to the gateway.

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport will get a new €70 million terminal by 2015, in order to cater for an expected increase in passenger numbers.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport has launched a new on-the-go meal service, which allows passengers to order food and get it delivered straight to their gate or wherever they choose in the terminal.

JR/Duty Free has won the contract to operate the new duty free store at Cairns Airport, due to open in December.

Antigua’s V C Bird International Airport has started work on a new $48 million capacity-enhancing terminal which is set to open in late 2013/early 2014.