Ljubljana Airport unveils plans for 2019
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport expects for its passenger growth to continue into 2019 following a record year, during which it handled over 1.8 million travellers. The airport's General Manager, Zmago Skobir, said, "Given the projected growth of the Slovenian economy and tourism sector, we anticipate for Ljubljana Airport to be part of these trends. It is predicted that the high growth rate we registered this year will ease and that future growth will be more stable. Adria Airways has made a considerable contribution to this because it is trying to restructure under new ownership. We are pleased that, despite numerous issues the national carrier has faced over the past ten years, things have started to improve. We will see the future outcome but, for the time being, our cooperation with Adria is exemplary and we expect for its capital increase and future plans to have a further positive effect". Speaking to the Slovenian News Agency, Mr Skobir added, "Of course, it wouldn't be the end of the world for the airport or Slovenia's connectivity if things didn't go according to plan".
Mr Skobir noted that the construction of Ljubljana Airport's new passenger terminal should commence in late spring of next year with the new facility to be completed by the end of 2020, in time for Slovenia's Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of 2021. During the country's last stint at the rotating EU presidency in 2008, Ljubljana Airport saw strong passengers growth. In addition to the new terminal, the airport is currently overseeing tender procedures for the overhaul of the existing rescue and firefighting services building. It is also preparing to open the Fraport Academy in March of next year. "Investors are also requesting for the construction of new logistics facilities and, over the next month or two, we are seeking an investor for the construction of an airport hotel", the General Manager noted.
Ljubljana Airport is working on attracting new carriers and opening new routes in 2019. "The great news is that British Airways will connect Ljubljana with London's Heathrow Airport, offering excellent transfer options. Although we have outstanding connectivity with the United Kingdom, we have not been linked with this key airport since 2001", Mr Skobir said. He added, "We are also expecting an increase in frequencies on some existing routes. We are very keen to connect with the Iberian peninsula, as well as Scandinavia and northern Germany, and we are in constant contanct with airlines. We are Slovenia's ambassadors, because we promote the state's development in order to convince carriers to launch flights. The small size of our market can be discouraging to major airlines so we put a lot of effort into these talks".
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