BAA Ltd., the parent company of BAA Boston, recently recognized the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) for its instrumental role in facilitating responsible infrastructure development and economic growth related to Terminal B/American Airlines at Boston Logan International Airport, the site of the AIRMALL developed and operated by BAA Boston.
In a ceremony conducted at the new T5 at Heathrow International Airport in London, England on March 20th, BAA Ltd. presented Massport with a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, formally naming the authority a Partner in Progress. Through its partnership with Massport, BAA Boston has dramatically enhanced the passenger experience at Logan following the completion of a two-year, $33 million concession development project in Terminal B/American Airlines.
"The collaborative efforts of Massport and BAA Boston have transformed a terminal that now exceeds expectations of travelers through Boston Logan International Airport," said Colin Matthews, CEO of BAA Ltd. "The changes have vastly improved infrastructure at the airport and have created economic opportunities for Bostonians. BAA felt it was both necessary and appropriate to demonstrate our appreciation for the unique and transformative steps Massport took and for supporting BAA's plans throughout the process."
Massport's vision and determination fueled the construction of a new concessions area within the terminal, an area that initially had formed the roof for part of the building. In this way, the project transformed what was an empty space into a revenue generating initiative at a fraction of what it would have cost to build a new terminal. The comprehensive development also incorporated improvements to security, seating, customer flow and restrooms and was executed while the terminal remained open
The renovations have added nearly 20 new concession units to the AIRMALL at BOS and have incorporated a mix of the finest international, national and local brands - all at regular mall prices.