Luton airport is going ahead with up to £30 million of additional improvements after handling 3.3 million passengers in the July-August summer peak.
A new two-storey restaurant accommodating up to 500 diners is due to open next year at a cost of £8 million.
The venue will feature a mezzanine floor overlooking the departure lounge and replace an existing Frankie & Benny’s outlet.
Work on the new restaurant begins on Monday (September 11), while a £20 million refurbishment of the airport’s security hall is already underway.
This will include the installation of the new state-of-the-art body scanners and new CT scanner technology, speeding up processing times, as well as new flooring and ceilings.
The restaurant project is the latest phase of investment that has included the opening of several new shops and restaurants, new and upgraded toilet and washroom amenities and facilities for a children’s play area this year.
Chief executive Alberto Martin said: “This is an exciting phase of development that will deliver yet more enhancements to London Luton airport’s simple and friendly passenger experience.
“This year, we have already invested £12 million in enhancing facilities across the terminal and we are already seeing the benefits of this investment, with excellent passenger feedback on our latest shops, restaurants and upgraded passenger facilities.
“Throughout the summer, our teams have worked hard to achieve a strong operational performance and our aim throughout this development project is to maintain that level of service while ensuring that disruption is kept to a minimum.”