Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

Traveling involves expectations of minor inconveniences, but not of a terminal collapsing. In 2004, Terminal 2E at Charles De Gaulle Airport tragically did, resulting in casualties and disbelief among passengers and the public alike.

Post-disaster investigations revealed structural flaws in Terminal 2E, specifically with its concrete ceiling. Paul Andreu, the terminal’s designer, pointed fingers at the construction firms for compromised safety measures in the concrete’s reinforcement, culminating in expenses of about $900 million.