The influence of cost and revenue structures in low-cost terminal design: Case study of Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Abstract

When selecting facilities to include in terminal design, airport management must consider airport charges, capital investment, operational costs and airport commercial revenues. This paper discusses the importance of airport cost and revenue structures and their influence on the decision-making process for the provision of terminal facilities during the low-cost terminal design process at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The data analysis and conclusions are based on questionnaire surveys of airport managers employed at Kuala Lumpur, and discuss key issues, such as the scope for reducing airport charges, options for reducing capital investment, reduction of operational costs, and options for increasing commercial revenues.