More Destinations Bring In Additional Travelers. And A Beer Garden Doesn’t Hurt
The Munich Airport, which has done creative things to attract and occupy travelers like adding a beer garden – or biergarten in the local lingo – and putting in a tennis court to promote a pro tourament in town, set a record for passengers in 2015.
A total of 41 million travelers used Munich Airport as a starting point, destination or stopover in 2015. This represented an increase of 1.3 million passengers, or 3.2 percent, as compared with the previous year.
Officials credited not just creative marketing but an expansion of the route network: The number of airlines offering scheduled services in Munich increased from 91 to 97 in 2015.
At the same time, seven new destinations from Munich were added, bringing the total to 247, and flights were available to 70 different countries – two more than in 2014.
The official opening of the new satellite terminal in late April or aery May will also mark the start of a new stage of development for Munich Airport.
Airport CEO Dr. Michael Kerkloh described what passengers can now look forward to when he said: “As one of the world’s most advanced passenger facilities, the satellite terminal will offer passengers pleasant surroundings, a wide range of shopping and dining options, and outstanding travel convenience in attractive and spacious areas flooded with natural light.”
He was also quick to add the economic benefit to the surrounding area. “It is also very good news for the neighboring communities,” he sad. “They are going to receive about 35 million euros in business taxes for 2015 – 7 million euros more than in 2014.
“Moreover, there was a 10 million euro increase in EBITDA – operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization – to 490 million euros. Cash flow also improved by 34 million euros to a total of 460 million euros.”
Link: Munich Airport Website
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