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On hand to give the satellite a symbolic send-off were, from left to right, Munich Airport CEO Dr. Michael Kerkloh; Thomas Winkelmann, who is in charge of Lufthansa’s Munich hub operations; Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter; Bavarian Minister of Finance Dr. Markus Söder; Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr; Munich Airport CFO Thomas Weyer; and architect Norbert Koch |
GERMANY. Munich Airport has celebrated the launch of its new €900 million satellite terminal, which features 7,000sq m of retail and dining space. [The Moodie Davitt Report is visiting the new facility and will bring you an extensive review soon.]
Operations at Germany’s first midfield terminal will commence on 26 April, increasing capacity in Terminal 2 by 11 million to 36 million passengers per year.
Munich Airport and Lufthansa collaborated in a joint venture to design, build and finance the new passenger handling facility on a 60:40 basis.
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Guests at the official opening sampled the satellite terminal’s dining and shopping options |
As reported, the retail and dining section features 15 retail areas, seven restaurants and cafes and three duty free zones. The offerings are intended to “reflect the Bavarian lifestyle and Munich’s unique character” while also incorporating international brands, according to the airport.
The commercial business will be managed by Munich Airport subsidiaries Eurotrade and Allresto as well as other partners such as HMSHost (in food).
At the heart of the new facility is a central marketplace, which is flooded with natural light. The market stands each have a specific theme, and the area is an “authentic tribute” to Munich open-air market Viktualienmarkt, the airport said.
The new terminal also features a roof terrace, panoramic windows and a bar overlooking the airport apron.
Five new Lufthansa passenger lounges take up 4,000sq m of total space, nearly doubling the current area of T2 lounge facilities. An array of additional services, such as quiet areas with reclining chairs, play areas for children, changing tables in the men’s and women’s washrooms, and four showers will also be offered at the new terminal.
Passengers will have free access to the airport-wide Wi-Fi network, and can plug their devices into USB and power outlets in the waiting areas.
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The satellite terminal increase capacity in Terminal 2 to 36 million passengers per year |
Spectacular opening
The opening of the facility was marked today (22 April) by an acrobatic display, with a group of performers suspended from aerial silks 20 meters above the floor of the central market square. It was witnessed by 1,900 guests from Germany and abroad, encircling the apron tower at the centre of the facility.
Symbolic thrust levers were pulled by company officials and guests to officially launch the satellite terminal. Taking part in the ceremony were Bavarian Minister of Finance and Chairman of the airport’s Supervisory Board Dr. Markus Söder; Parliamentary Secretary of State of the German Federal Ministry of Transport Norbert Barthle; Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter; Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr; Munich Airport CEO Dr. Michael Kerkloh; Munich Airport CFO Thomas Weyer; Thomas Winkelmann, who is in charge of Lufthansa’s Munich hub operations; and Norbert Koch, the architect responsible for the design and general planning of the project.
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A dazzling display by the Munich-based ‘eh showbox’ troop of aerial artists was a fitting start for the new midfield terminal |
Söder commented: “As one of the world’s most advanced terminal buildings, the satellite is an infrastructure development for the future. Its annual passenger capacity matches the entire traffic handled by a mid-sized German airport.
“Once again, Munich is setting new standards. For the state of Bavaria it is an enormous gain in terms of mobility and competitiveness that will make us the envy of other regions in Germany and Europe.”
Kerkloh said: “With the satellite, we will not only maintain our justly renowned standards of service and overall airport experience, we will actually take them to a higher level.
“That starts with the comfortably appointed waiting areas, and extends to the attractive marketplaces with the charming restaurants and the 27 pier-served aircraft stands which, in most cases, will eliminate the need to move passengers by bus.”
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Advanced building materials and innovative heating, cooling and lighting technologies reduce energy consumption to a minimum |
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Total investment in the satellite terminal amounted to about €900 million, the airport said |
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Norbert Koch’s design allows for plenty of natural light to flood the terminal |
