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Do we need—or want—low-cost terminals?Do we need—or want—low-cost terminals?
John Rimmer
15-Mar-2006
Low-cost terminals are the latest must-have accessory for some of the world's leading airports. This month sees two of the most high-profile of these facilities open their doors, at Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International airports. But the trend is not confined to Asia. Marseille-Provence airport has launched retail tenders for its new budget terminal, and it is unlikely to be the last to do so
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But are such facilities justified, and what are the implications for the airport retail business? Judged on traffic growth alone, low-cost terminals make sense. The budget pioneers, such as Southwest
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(21-Jul-2006) - A low-cost terminal is planned at the new Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, which, if approved, will compete with those at Kuala Lumpur International and Singapore Changi
(17-Mar-2006) - Retailers sought to operate low-cost terminal store at Marseille Provence
(9-Jan-2006) - The new facility, to come into service on March 26, was formally named the Budget Terminal at a ceremony today (January 9)
(22-Feb-2005) - The government is set to approve the construction of a dedicated terminal for budget carriers similar to the one being developed at nearby Singapore Changi airport
(13-Mar-2006) - Parties involved in the new terminal have told DFNI Asia that the facility's soft launch last week was a success
