The airport has appointed Farrans as its delivery partner for the new Skylink walkways, which will connect the main terminal directly to satellite buildings housing departure and arrival gates. London Stansted Airport is beginning construction on new passenger walkways (Image: London Stansted Airport)The project is part of a wider plan to improve passenger experience and increase airport capacity. Passengers will be able to access gates directly via the Skylink walkways, replacing the existing track transit people mover system. London Stansted Airport is beginning construction on new passenger walkways (Image: London Stansted Airport)This change will free up space for future terminal expansion toward the airfield. At the centre of the transformation programme is a three-bay terminal extension, which will add 16,500 square metres of space and new shops, bars and restaurants.