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Eraman and Malaysia Airports share KLIA low-cost retailEraman and Malaysia Airports share KLIA low-cost retail
Gavin Lipsith
28-Mar-2006
The airport authority and its retail subsidiary are to run separate stores at Kuala Lumpur's new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal
Malaysia Airports and its retail subsidiary Eraman are to run retail at Kuala Lumpur International airport's (KLIA) new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal, which opened on March 23. Eraman is to operate two general merchandise outlets and will manage the terminal's catering offer, while Malaysia Airports (Sepang), the division responsible for managing KLIA, will directly operate the rest of the retail offer.An Eraman spokesman told DFNI Asia that the company will operate on outlet in the departures area and one in arrivals, measuring 141sq m and 108sq m respectively. The company has adopted an open-plan format for the stores and will offer liquor, tobacco, confectionery and a small range of fragrances and cosmetics.
Eraman expects strong sales from the terminal as carriers such as Air Asia have driven recent passenger growth, said the spokesman. "Low-cost carriers like Air Asia have been successful since their launch and have boosted the regional travel industry," she said.
New airlines from mainland China and India have also helped the company achieve a record year in 2005, despite the impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. KLIA outlets were also boosted by the move of some regional and European flights from Penang International airport. Malaysian passengers make up the biggest passenger group at KLIA, followed by Chinese then Indian passengers.
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