Shanghai Pudong opens new satellite terminal

After three years of construction, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) opened its new satellite terminal Sept. 16.

The new terminal, which spans over 622,000 sq m (6.7 million sq. ft.), is separated into two segments—S1 and S2.

The new terminal has 90 boarding air bridges and is expected to handle 80 million passengers. Thirty-five air bridges span three levels of the terminal, allowing for quick transition of international or domestic flights. 

Currently, only 50% of PVG flights have air bridge access.

S1 will be used by China Eastern Airlines and other SkyTeam members; S2 will be used by other carriers.