Gatwick Airport has revealed its new brand identity, heralding the start of a £1 billion plan to transform the airport.

The new Gatwick will put passengers at the heart of its drive to provide the best possible service.

The £1 billion development plan will be rolled out over the next two years, delivering new, modern facilities at every step of the journey through Gatwick.

From July, passengers flying through Gatwick can enjoy the new inter-terminal shuttle, two months ahead of schedule in time for the busy summer period. At the same time, a brand new multi-million pound extension to the airport's North Terminal will provide a world-class welcome for passengers.

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Looking ahead, the £1 billion investment will see improvements to almost every part of the airport, including the South Terminal departure lounge, entrance forecourts, immigration hall, baggage systems and the North Terminal Interchange.

Global Infrastructure Partners completed its purchase of Gatwick from BAA in December 2009 and as an independent airport, the investment programme is an opportunity for Gatwick to bring real competition to the London airports market. With a focus on quality of service and investment in world-class facilities, the new Gatwick will present a unique offer to passengers and airlines.

Stewart Wingate, CEO of Gatwick Airport, said: "This is an important milestone as we compete to make Gatwick, London’s airport of choice for passengers and airlines. Gatwick has long been recognised as London’s favourite airport, a more friendly and enjoyable place to travel. It’s by building on these qualities and investing in new facilities that Gatwick will go from strength to strength."

(CD/GK)