Passenger

Cagliari’s strong international growth

Cagliari’s strong international growth

Cagliari Airport has seen strong passenger growth in the last few years, primarily due to the increase in international routes. These increases are the result of a number of new airlines at the airport, particularly low-cost carriers, having a significant effect on passenger growth, especially on international routes, as Vincenzo Mareddu, chairman, Cagliari Airport, explained.

Oslo Airport preparing for future growth

A continued increase in passenger numbers at Oslo Airport has been the catalyst for a multi-million euro investment, which will see the extension of the existing terminal and the addition of a new pier. Nic Nilsen, the airport’s managing director, outlined the project to Ryan Ghee.

Budapest opens SkyCourt extension

Budapest Airport has inaugurated its new SkyCourt – a centrally located building linking the existing Terminals 2A and 2B. SkyCourt increases the capacity of the airport’s Terminal 2 from 5 million passengers per year to 8.5 million. Further developments are proposed, which will ultimately enable the airport to handle 20 million passengers per year, as Jost Lammers, CEO, Budapest Airport, explained to Ross Falconer.

New terminal to strengthen Birmingham’s global connectivity

Birmingham Airport’s new terminal was officially opened by the UK Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond on 13 May. It is the latest phase of the airport’s £100 million (€115m) redevelopment. The project to merge the airport’s two terminals into a single facility improves both the airport’s operational capabilities and the customer experience, as Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham Airport, explained to Ross Falconer.

Lisbon Airport central to ANA investment

Lisbon Airport has been at the heart of ANA’s recent investment in its portfolio of Portuguese airports and the developments continue as the airport operator responds to increased demand. Ryan Ghee reports.