Airport financial results 1H2015 – primary airports, hubs, alliances, retail, sustain profitability

Recently, Airports Council International (ACI), the airports global trade representative, observed that, "in many instances, airlines are not paying the cost of the airport infrastructure they use.

"In fact, some airlines are now pushing for even lower airport charges, arguing that such cuts would save passengers money and thereby boost employment opportunities.

"We believe such arguments are flawed and make overly optimistic assumptions of how directly passengers would benefit from such cost reductions."

Airports are now deriving on average 62% of revenues from passengers, through retailing and other activities, and only 38% from the airlines they serve.