Los Angeles, Atlanta Planning Security-Conscious Terminals
Two major U.S. airports have unveiled plans for new terminals this month, both with security in mind. Los Angeles International Airport would undergo a major reconfiguration, while Atlantas Hartsfield International Airport has a $982-million new terminal under design.
Eyeing a construction start late next year, L.A. Mayor James K. Hahn (D) hopes to fast-track environmental review of his $9-billion, security-centered proposal to overhaul LAX. Hahns aggressive timetable, which would kick off a phased 11-year construction program next year, faces some significant opposition.