British Airways, one of the world's larges airlines, has uncovered plans to unveil a $30 m redevelopment programme to improve its ground facilities at the terminal building at New York JFK International Airport.

The redevelopment project, which is scheduled to start in the month of June this year, will cover three key areas: formation of a new premium check-in facility, with a dedicated curb side drop off for the carrier's First and Executive Club Gold travelers; construction of an improved and dedicated check-in area for BA's Club World and Executive Club Silver passengers; and the renovation of Terraces, First Class and Concorde Lounges to the latest Galleries specification.

Additionally, the redeveloped terminal building will be the first of its kind at the airport to go in for 'Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design' (LEED) certification.

British Airways' Executive Vice President Americas, Robin Hayes, said, "In a time of rapidly increasing and robust competition, British Airways will now raise the competitive bar far higher than any of its JFK competitors. No other airline at JFK will come close to the standard and quality of what we intend to offer our customers. 

The new enhancements will place British Airways in the most enviable position to provide the best possible premium ground experience at JFK International Airport".

BA's redevelopment project is projected to be completed in 18 months. However, several renovations in the areas ranging from the retail, to restaurant and Club World spa have now been made.