With the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics looming, SEA Prime, has unveiled its plans to expand the Linate Prime Terminal and parking areas.
The expansion will take a holistic approach regenerating existing infrastructure to enhance the lounges and passenger service areas. By incorporating the adjacent hangar, the terminal’s overall surface area will be increased by approximately 2000 sqm, including 400 sqm allocated to technical rooms and storage necessary for terminal operations. Both landside and airside facades are also to undergo a restyling.
Inside the terminal, a two-tiered cladding design will feature full-height back-painted glass panels alternating with frames dedicated to advertisements and lounge entrances, while the upper section will be covered with vertically perforated aluminum slats to control acoustic comfort. The flooring will be durable porcelain stoneware while lighting will be managed with long suspended LED tracks arranged at regular intervals. A concierge desk and large skylight will be the focal point of the hall.
Sustainability is a key aspect of the project, with advanced technologies complementing the reuse of existing structures. The adaptable interior is being repurposed to support a new roofing system equipped with photovoltaic panels. Heating and air conditioning systems feature cutting-edge technology to minimise energy consumption and environmental impact. Additionally rainwater harvesting systems will be integrated into the roofing structure to supplement water resources for non-potable use.
Chiara Dorigotti, CEO at SEA Prime said: “The key objective of the terminal expansion is to create a modern, sustainable terminal that meets clients’ demands while respecting its natural surroundings, embodying principles of environmental responsibility and innovation.”
SEA Prime has also announced a “first of its kind in Europe” SAF support programme aimed at targeting business aviation operators refuelling at both Linate and Malpensa airports.
