Jewel Changi Airport gets under construction in 2015. The palace of glass will blend natural features with retail, entertainment and leisure outlets. Soon every airport may want its own waterfall.
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Chongqing Jianbei International Airport —
A new terminal is due to become operational in 2015 at Chongqing Jianbei International Airport, southwest China's busiest air hub.
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Mexico City International —
This year will see work start on Mexico City International Airport. A collaboration of world-renowned architects, it's designed to be the world's most sustainable airport when it opens in 2018.
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Beijing Daxing Airport —
With an expected 2017 completion date, Beijing's new Daxing Airport should take some of the pressure off the Chinese capital's overstretched existing facilities.
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Rio Galeao -- Tom Jobim International Airport —
Too late for the 2014 World Cup finals, but hopefully in time for the 2016 Olympics, Brazil's four-decades-old Rio Galeao -- Tom Jobim International Airport is getting a complete overhaul.
Courtey Rio Galeao -- Tom Jobim International Airport
Munich Airport —
Munich Airport will open its new Terminal 2 satellite later in 2015, potentially increasing annual capacity to 17 million passengers.
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol —
Amsterdam Schiphol will unveil a new look Terminal 2 departure lounge, with retail upgrades aimed at parting passengers with more of their money.
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Berlin-Brandenburg Airport —
More delays mean that even though it looks completed, Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is unlikely to open before the end of 2017.
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Bringing outside indoors —
Experts say future trends for airports will include more outdoor and natural experiences, like this sunflower garden at Singapore's Changi Airport.
