Kuala Lumpur Airport’s new low cost terminal uniquely aims to be a model of connectivity Part 2

Kuala Lumpur International Airport's KLIA2 evolved considerably over the period between its conception and introduction in May-2014. Starting as a Low Cost Terminal designed to provide a larger and modernised version of KLIA's original LCC Terminal, at its opening it represented a uniquely hybridised model which may well become a vital link in the broader evolution of airport operations where LCCs and full service airlines each constitute a large part of the movements.

Today KLIA boldly anticipates providing a facility for connectivity on a level that many traditional hub airports do not achieve. For the moment only about 10% of passengers are engaging in a transfer at KLIA2 but unlike its predecessor it was built very much with the future in mind, and trends that are still evolving.

This is Part 2 of a report on the development and unique nature of KLIA2.