Passengers walk inside the departure hall of the new terminal of the Hongqiao Airport of Shanghai, March 16, 2010.

A new terminal at Hongqiao International Airport was officially opened yesterday ahead of the opening of the Shanghai World Expo. The first airport sighting terrace was opened the same day.

Airplanes are ready to take off, March 16,2010.

Two persons enjoy the sightseeing of the Hongqiao Airport of Shanghai, March 16, 2010.

Two airport terminals and two runways at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport came into use together after the opening of Terminal 2, which increased the airport's capacity by 60 percent.