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Tru Lefevere, Corporate Communication
March 19, 2008
New low cost facilities @ Brussels Airport
February 8, 2008
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New
• On February 7, the Board of Directors of Brussels Airport formally approved dedicated Low Cost facilities.
• Includes a new dedicated Low Cost Pier and the partial reopening/renovation of the old Passenger Terminal
• Start construction of the new pier:Summer 2008
• Planned date of operations : April 2009,start summer season
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Why : different strategies for each segment
– Scheduled Short Haul • Service and efficiency improvements (e.g; fast lane,self-service check-in,
lounges)• Focus on frequent travellers, time-constraint passengers• Network development• Branding
– Long Haul• Target : 20 out of top 30 destinations by 2011 (2005:6;today:12)• Recent successes: Hainan, Jet Airways, US Airways,• High standard infrastructure• Efficiency of transfer
– Leisure/Charter• Vacation starts at the airport!!• Families with kids• Holiday area concept
– Low Cost
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EXT
BRI
BUC
Low cost at Brussels Airport 2008
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Low share of Low Cost Airlines at Brussels Airport
3%Brussels
8%Zurich
12%Milan/MXP
14%Copenhagen
13%Vienna
13%Amsterdam
13%Munich
10%Paris CDG
Low cost share of frequencies
Airport
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• Separate Low Cost terminal
– Re-use part of the Old Terminal Building for check-in, screening, access control, shopping/F&D, seating, waiting
– Start with 12 check-in desks
Dedicated low cost infrastructure at Brussels Airport
NT:
Full service product
OT: Low cost product
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Dedicated low cost infrastructure at Brussels Airport
– New Pier: Southern part of the airport, 6 gates
New pier (6 gates)
Old Termin
al
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New facilities : Built to suit the needs of the low cost companies
No frills, efficient, pleasant facilities, resulting in lower costs.
– Simple check-in and baggage system – No boarding bridges– Reduced handling facilities/equipment – No transfer facilities– lower cost materials used – No lounges, no fast lane– Shopping/Food & Beverage adapted to needs of passengers
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Organise check-in in old terminal • A separate area• Less check-in desks per flight
(max 2)• Close check-in 40’ before
departure• Limited opening hours
Some more details…Re-use of old terminal for check, screening and access control
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Key benefits of this new terminal
Value seeking passengers interested in :
– A choice of low cost airlines and destinations far greater than at any other airport in the catchment area
– The efficiency, quality and safety, Brussels Airport is known for
– Central location in Belgium and Europe
– Easily accessible through all transport means
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU!