Chicago unveils plan for O'Hare upgrade

Chicago's O'Hare will get more gates and a new central terminal under a plan unveiled by city and airline officials. The bulk of the multi-billion dollar plan involves the redevelopment of one of the airport's domestic terminals into a central terminal, which would feature expanded passenger screening and concessions. An initial step in the plan calls for additional gates at O'Hare's international terminal at an estimated cost of US$300m. Money for this project would be raised through the sale of bonds backed by passenger facility charges, according to a spokeswoman for Chicago's finance department. Senior executives at United Airlines and American Airlines, the two biggest carriers at O'Hare, voiced support for improving the airport. <br/>