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1. Star Alliance Aviation Forum
The Future of Air Travel
13 September 2007 The Future of International Airports: Brussels Airport Léon Verhallen
Head of Airline Business Development, Brussels Airport
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Contents
Introduction
Trends
Strategy
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The Sabena Collapse One third of traffic Brussels Airport was lost in 2002
Today 17 million pax, with less than 10% transfer traffic
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From #10 to #20 in Europe
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Privatization and Rebranding Privatization in 2005
70% Macquarie Airports (MAp)
Copenhagen, Sydney, Bristol
new management
grow revenues; decrease costs
Airport charges
reviewed every 5 years (next 2011)
CPI - 0
cost pass-through of security costs
Rebranding in 2006
European
Efficient
Welcoming
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Brussels Airport Today One terminal
Pier A: 31 stands (Schengen)
Pier B: 23 stands
Capacity
74 movements per hour
growth to 80 movements
short taxi times
terminal: 28 million
Operational reliability
highest punctuality of all large European airports
not closed due to weather in the last five years
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ASQ - Airport Service Quality Awards: Brussels #1 in 2005 / #2 in 2006
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Contents
Introduction
Trends
Strategy
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Alliances Increasingly Dominate Worldwide Networks
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Low Fare Airline DevelopmentEurope Low fare airline seat shares
European airline ranking 2006
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New Generation Long Haul Aircraft Fragmentation
200-300 seats
A330/340, B767/777
B787, A350XWB
hub-to-point
battle of the continents
point-to-point
Concentration
400-550 seats
A380, B747-8I
hub-to-hub
airport capacity constraints
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Catchment Area Competition Catchment area Brussels Airport
Belgium 10.5 million
Cross border 11.4 million (NL and F)
within 120 minutes
350,000 annual passengers from NL
Long haul travel competition
Amsterdam Schiphol
Paris/CDG
Dusseldorf
Low fare travel competition
Charleroi
Eindhoven
Dusseldorf, Cologne/Bonn
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Local Market Strengths Visit Belgium
Brussels and the art cities Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent
Gourmet Belgium, Castles & Gardens, Military heritage, Spa getaways
Business Belgium
Capital of Europe
8th economic area in Europe in GNP
air cargo, Antwerp harbour, diamond capital, Fortune 500 companies, automotive and pharmacy production
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Contents
Introduction
Trends
Strategy
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Not in a dominant position
Dense European network; unique Africa network
Wide range of codeshare agreements
Full support for upcoming alliance choice The Home Carrier
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Long Haul Network Development Target: 20 out of 30 in 2011
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Recent Successes Direct to the USA
9 daily flights
latest: US Airways Jet Airways
5 destinations India
5 destinations North America
November 2007: 3 routes
Spring 2008: 5 routes
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Low Fare Airline Development
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Accessibility and Passenger Processes Innovation Accessibility
Diabolo rail link 2012
25 minutes from Antwerp
Parking
Front Parking expansion
Passenger processes
Internet check-in
Kiosk check-in
FastLane
Product differentiation
Retail and Food & beverage projects
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Future Growth Options: Differentiated Product / One Location
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Star Alliance at Brussels Airport
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Thank you !