To help reduce congestion, airport officials are encouraging drivers to use the Passenger Pickup Area, also known as the cell phone lot, until the arriving passengers they're waiting for are ready.

Airport leaders gave a sneak peek on Thursday at the new terminal extension, part of a project aimed at improving capacity, sustainability, and the airport's growing role in Vermont's economy.

The LAX rental car facility — a 6.4-million-square-foot structure — puts 12 rental car companies under one massive roof.