Helsinki Airport’s Plan to Bring One Great Gateway Airport Under Just One Roof

Marisa Garcia

September 23rd, 2014 at 6:30 AM EDT

Photo Credit: Interior renderings of a new Helsinki Airport. Helsinki Airport

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HEL is working hard to become a traveller's heaven. It won't be the largest airport in the world, but it's certainly going to be one of a kind.

[gallery] Helsinki Airport 2020 Terminal Rendering/Finavia Helsinki Airport 2020 Check-In Area rendering/Finavia [/gallery] Helsinki Airport has drawn up ambitious plans for growth by 2020, aiming to accommodate 20 million passengers by the year of perfect vision. Finavia, the airport’s management company, has announced plans for new expansion which include providing a number of unique passenger experience enhancements, using technology to simplify the travel experience, and building only one roof. According to Airport Director Vill

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