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THE passenger load at the KL International Airport will exceed 20 million by
2011 and the new Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) will cater to this
increasing capacity, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
He said the design capacity for the new LCCT would be around 30 million but
the entire project would consist of various phases, which would allow room
for further development.
“This is crucial because by 2011, we anticipate the delivery of bigger
aircraft, including the Airbus A380 by Malaysia Airlines,” he said, adding
that the present LCCT would not be able to handle the growing passenger
load.
Ong said the new LCCT would be ready by 2011 and the total cost was
estimated at RM2bil.
He said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd would announce the financial
details, which were still being ironed out.
On the rebate of 50% on landing charges which would be given from April 1 to
all airlines that operate from Malaysia, Ong said he was optimistic that the
move would boost the aviation industry and attract more airlines to use KLIA
as a regional hub.
On whether such a move would affect Malaysia Airports financially, he said:
“When you want to enjoy such incentives, you will certainly have to strike a
balance.
“You need to woo more airlines to come and there will be some degree of
reduction in your revenue.”
Currently, he said, there are 57 airlines operating from both LCCT and KLIA.
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