Kuala Lumpur International Airport Builds ‘Next Generation Hub’

by Manik Mehta and Steve Smith
Created: March 28, 2012

Airport’s strategy plans for seamless connectivity between low-cost and full-service carriers.

The airport's cargo traffic declined slightly in 2011 to 738,369 tons. MAHB, however, is confident that it will also attract more cargo traffic.
The airport's cargo traffic declined slightly in 2011 to 738,369 tons. MAHB, however, is confident that it will also attract more cargo traffic.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, KUL's management company, holds annual safety campaigns at all its airports to instruct ramp workers on how to properly handle ground service equipment.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, KUL's management company, holds annual safety campaigns at all its airports to instruct ramp workers on how to properly handle ground service equipment.
An artist rendering of the airport's upgraded KLIA2 terminal, which is expected to open early next year. The terminal is designed for 68 aircraft parking bays.
An artist rendering of the airport's upgraded KLIA2 terminal, which is expected to open early next year. The terminal is designed for 68 aircraft parking bays.
All photos courtesy of MAHB

Bashir Ahmad, managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, which manages Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Bashir Ahmad, managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, which manages Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
KLIA2 will be connected to a sattelite terminal by a 900-foot skybridge that planes pass under.
KLIA2 will be connected to a sattelite terminal by a 900-foot skybridge that planes pass under.
The current Low-Cost Terminal was built with low-cost travel in mind and did away with most amenities. KLIA2 plans to cater to low-cost carriers, but also attract travelers who may not be so...
The current Low-Cost Terminal was built with low-cost travel in mind and did away with most amenities. KLIA2 plans to cater to low-cost carriers, but also attract travelers who may not be so budget-minded

Manik Mehta is a New York-based journalist with extensive experience covering aviation, including ground support, airports, airlines, infrastructure and passenger/cargo traffic. Mehta travels frequently to Europe and Asia.

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