EXPA N DI N G CPH THE GATEWAY OF NORTHERN EUROPE

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1 EXPA N DI N G CPH THE GATEWAY OF NORTHERN EUROPE

2 EXPA N DI N G CPH THE GATEWAY OF NORTHERN EUROPE

3 07 Foreword 09 The hub CONTENTS 13 Airport of the future 23 Job creation 27 Traffic growth 31 Infrastructure

4 NORTHERN EUROPE S PREFERRED AIRPORT Copenhagen Airport is more than Denmark s largest airport. Our route network attracts tourists and travellers from all over northern Europe, who use the airport as a hub for travelling to and from the rest of the world. This is important, as more travellers means new jobs and provides a basis for serving new routes and destinations. A rising number of passengers mean that the airport must be able to grow. As a result, we are now presenting a detailed vision of an airport serving 40 million passengers per year almost twice the existing number. Our vision is forward-looking and an invitation to all stakeholders committed to creating growth in the Danish economy because this growth will not happen by itself. We are ready to invest a substantial amount in an expansion of the airport s capacity, but it can only grow if Denmark remains attractive for both business and recreation. For this reason, we are inviting airlines, passengers, politicians and the business community to work together to ensure that Copenhagen Airport maintains and builds on its position as northern Europe s preferred airport. Thomas Woldbye CEO

5 THE HUB 1Today, Copenhagen Airport is the preferred hub of northern Europe, but that position cannot be taken for granted and must be safeguarded. THE HUB 9

6 THE HUB NORTHERN EUROPE S HUB COPENHAGEN AIRPORT 5 The population of the Danish-Swedish Oresund Region is not large enough to sustain Copenhagen Airport s large route network. The airport is a key northern European hub because its appeal goes beyond Denmark and southernmost Sweden. 26 intercontinental destinations million passengers in catchment area 4 intercontinental destinations million passengers in catchment area 10 HAMBURG AIRPORT On a flight from CPH to Bangkok, often only 40% of the passengers are from Denmark or southern Sweden: the remainder have flown in from the rest of the Nordic region, Germany, the Baltic states or elsewhere in Europe. Without these passengers, the route would not be viable, and tourists and business travellers would have to transfer in a major airport abroad to reach their destination. Fortunately, people outside Denmark also appreciate Copenhagen Airport, as the population of our direct catchment is too small to sustain the route network we have today. Even with 2.5 times more people, Hamburg only supports five long-haul routes. At Copenhagen we have 26. We have these routes because Copenhagen is an international hub where passengers from short-haul flights help fill long-haul services. This hub is vital for the Oresund Region. Its high level of accessibility drives growth and employment, and makes it more attractive for the rest of the world to do business with Danish companies. This situation cannot be taken for granted: it is vital that we work to maintain Copenhagen Airport s position as a hub if we want to keep that position in the future. 10 THE HUB THE HUB 11

7 2AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE area and infrastructure will be optimised. Our vision is to almost double the size of Copenhagen Airport, and this includes its terminals, the number of aircraft stands and the rest of the airside facilities. However, the outer perimeter of the airport will not change: instead, the existing COMPETITION IS TOUGH The competition between European hubs is intensifying, which is why our plan for the airport focuses on strengthening our competitive advantages: quick transfers between flights a focus on reducing operational costs easy wayfinding and an informal Danish ambience a wide range of high-quality shopping opportunities good value for money good conditions for shops, restaurants and other airport concessions energy-efficient buildings and CO 2 -neutral growth 12 THE HUB AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE 13

8 AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE MORE SELF-SERVICE Copenhagen Airport already has advanced self-service facilities, but tomorrow s airport will be even more automated. Baggage drops, passport control and boarding card checks at the gates will be almost fully automated. This will not only be more efficient for passengers, but will also improve airline profitability and thus increase the airport s growth potential. AIRPORT TO DOUBLE IN SIZE The Copenhagen Airport of the future will remain compact and manageable. Terminals 2 and 3 will be merged, and Terminal 1 is expected to close as a domestic terminal. There must be room for large aircraft, a station for high-speed trains and more room for the many new passengers. The airport of the future will be built on the foundation that gives us competitive advantages today, which is why our vision preserves the airport s compact structure. Terminals 2 and 3 will be expanded to create a single terminal, and domestic and international traffic will be merged so that airline operations are more efficient and transfers are easier for passengers. In the airport of the future, departures and arrivals will be separated to a far greater extent than today. This will benefit travellers by preventing congestion, and benefit airlines through an efficient use of the expanded floor space. The compact structure will offer good conditions for transfers, boosting airlines business and enhancing the passenger experience. The shopping area will be expanded, and a new highercapacity security checkpoint will be built. This will provide new shopping opportunities but also cater for travellers who simply want to proceed directly to their flight. A COMPETITIVE AIRPORT Airport charges finance new infrastructure and solutions to reduce airline operating expenses. For several years, Copenhagen Airport has been in the lower half of major European airports as ranked by charges levels. We will protect this competitive advantage by ensuring that our level of investment reflects actual demand and that it is made at the right stage in the airport s growth. For this reason, the airport will be expanded in phases, so it can be adjusted as needs or technologies evolve or if growth is slower than envisaged. 14 AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE 15

9 WHAT THE FUTURE AIRPORT WILL LOOK LIKE The airport will be developed in consultation with airlines, passengers, businesses and public authorities. The graphic is only a conceptual drawing.

10 PIER B EXTENSION The many new departures to destinations in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe will require additional gates and aircraft stands for the medium-sized aircraft serving these routes. 2. MORE SPACE FOR LOW-COST CARRIERS Low-cost traffic has been growing strongly for several years and will therefore need more space at the airport in future. Another building providing the simplicity and efficiency desired by low-cost carriers will ensure space for continued growth. 3. PIER C EXTENSION With the expansion of the long-haul network, more space will be needed for the large aircraft flying to destinations in South East Asia and South America, for example. 4. MORE SPACE FOR EXTRA- ORDINARY EXPERIENCES The shopping area will be expanded to create new, spacious zones flooded with daylight and with high ceilings and enough room for experiences and relaxation in a casual Danish atmosphere. 5. TERMINALS GROW TOGETHER The future terminal structure will be expanded and designed to enable more efficient separation between arriving and departing passengers. This will create a better experience for arrivals and a more efficient and intuitive passenger flow in departures. 6. NEW ARRIVALS EXPERIENCE The arrivals area will be completely remodelled to make room for more large baggage conveyors. New natural lighting, striking Danish design and upgraded facilities in the baggage reclaim area will enhance passengers experience of the airport and make them feel welcome in Denmark. 7. STATION FOR HIGH- SPEED TRAINS A station for high-speed trains bringing travellers from both Oslo and Hamburg to the airport will be essential infrastructure in scaling up to handle 40 million passengers. 8. MORE OPTIONS FOR BUSINESS Improved options must be created for relevant companies to locate at and near the airport. A new hotel will provide additional conference facilities and expanded accommodation options near the airport for corporate visits to Copenhagen. 9. SPACE FOR VERY LARGE AIRCRAFT The expansion will create even better facilities for the huge aircraft seen at many of the world s megahubs. As airlines deploy more such aircraft in scheduled services, the runway system will be expanded and a new Pier E built. 10. MORE PARKING SPACES More travellers also require more carpark spaces.

11 3JOB CREATION More passengers mean new jobs, both at the airport and in the Oresund Region. AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE CHANGES IN RUNWAY SYSTEM Expansion of the terminal structure means accommodating 50-70% more aircraft stands. This is only achievable by shortening the crossing runway, which was originally built by the Germans during World War II because, back then, aircraft were more wind-sensitive and the Germans needed to land their planes even when the wind was blowing across the main runways. Today this runway is only used for about 0.2% of all take-offs and landings. The eastern end of the crossing runway is likely to be preserved for some years for airlines that still have wind-sensitive aircraft in their fleets. 22 AIRPORT OF THE FUTURE JOB CREATION 23

12 JOB CREATION + 16 million passengers create LARGER AIRPORT, MORE JOBS When the airport expands, everyone benefits. A million new passengers will create 1,500 new jobs. The target of 40 million passengers a year also means more than 24,000 new jobs, equivalent to the entire headcount of some of Denmark s largest companies. 1 million more passengers create 950 new jobs at the airport Copenhagen Airport is Denmark s door to the world. Whether it is for business or pleasure, the airport s extensive route network means that we can get there quickly and on time. learning of the many attractions of Denmark as a destination. The aim is for them to choose Denmark as a destination and stay in its hotels, dine in its restaurants and spend money in its shops. and 550 new jobs outside 24,000 new jobs As the airport expands, we benefit as travellers because it is easier to go directly from point A to point B. The economy also benefits because increasing travel activity makes Denmark more productive and enhances its competitiveness. But the real benefit is the some 1,500 jobs generated every time the airport grows by one million passengers. A larger airport increases the possibility of even more tourists A larger airport also makes it more attractive for international companies to locate in the Oresund Region, as it is easier for them to post their employees abroad. In other words, 40 million passengers annually will generate roughly 40,000 jobs and result in a more competitive economy that benefits from more tourists and international corporate investment. 24 JOB CREATION JOB CREATION 25

13 4TRAFFIC GROWTH Copenhagen Airport has room to grow and a strategy that will ensure a higher growth rate than its competitors. That will require collaboration with airlines, public authorities and the business community on both sides of the Oresund. 26 JOB CREATION TRAFFIC GROWTH 27

14 EXISTING DIRECT INTERCONTINENTAL ROUTES 1. San Francisco 2. Los Angeles (spring 2014) 3. Chicago 4. Fort Lauderdale 5. Washington DC 6. Toronto 7. New York, Newark 8. New York, JFK 9. Søndre Strømfjord 10. Narsarsuaq 11. Agadir 12. Marrakech 13. Casablanca 14. Cairo 15. Tel Aviv Beirut 17. Bagdad 18. Erbil 19. Doha 20. Dubai 21. Lahore 22. Phuket 23. Bangkok 24. Singapore 25. Beijing 26. Shanghai 27. Tokyo TRAFFIC GROWTH CPH PROBABLE ROUTE NETWORK EXPANSION WITH 40 MILLION PASSENGERS ANNUALLY 28. Vancouver 29. Seattle 30. Boston 31. Mexico City 32. Sao Paulo 33. Johannesburg 34. Nairobi 35. Amman 36. Bombai 37. New Delhi 38. Colombo 39. Kuala Lumpur 40. Ho Chi Minh City 41. Hong Kong 42. Manila 43. Seoul COLLABORATION FOR GROWTH We will all be travelling more in the future, especially by air, to and from the world s growth centres. So, the question is not whether there will be growth, but how big a share the Oresund Region will attract. In recent decades, air traffic has risen steadily worldwide. The oil crisis, SARS, the Gulf War and the financial crisis stalled this trend temporarily, but growth resumed every time. Global air traffic is projected to rise to at least double the number of flights in all parts of the world over the next 20 years. Copenhagen s share of that growth depends on many factors. Some are beyond Denmark s control, such as economic trends or the euro s strength against the dollar. But we have more influence on other factors, e.g. the marketing of Denmark abroad, the operating conditions for businesses in our region and national legislation that restricts the rights of international airlines to fly to and from Denmark. A number of Europe s megaairports are reaching their capacity limits, but Copenhagen Airport has room to grow. For this reason, we are working actively to attract new routes and are ready to invest substantially in expansion. In 2013, the airlines voted us the best in the world at judging whether a new route would be profitable. But new routes do not turn up out of nowhere. Doing business in the region must be attractive, and the authorities should open Danish airspace to anyone that wants to help drive the airport s growth. Cross-border cooperation is also needed for to develop infrastructure and tourism on both sides of the Oresund if flight seats are to be filled. 28 TRAFFIC GROWTH TRAFFIC GROWTH 29

15 MAJOR GROWTH IN AIR TRAFFIC Industry organisation Airport Council International predicts significant growth in flights within and between regions over the coming decades. Especially the Middle East and South East Asia are tipped as growth drivers for flights to and from northern Europe Number of flights by region in billion TRAFFIC GROWTH The short journey time to the Copenhagen city centre by public transport is attractive to passengers and vital for the airport and the city INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE 31

16 INFRASTRUCTURE UPSCALING PUBLIC TRANSPORT HIGH-SPEED TRAINS At present, roughly five million departing passengers use public transport to get to the airport. With 40 million passengers annually, at least nine million travellers are expected to take the bus, train or Metro to the airport, which is an increase of 80%. With more passengers, pressure will increase on Metro and train services, which will have to be expanded over time. In the long term, the airport should also be linked to the European high-speed rail network, a matter that requires immediate political attention. Copenhagen Airport ranks among the airports in Europe best served by public transport. In 2012, more than 58% of departing passengers travelled to the airport by public transport. That figure will rise with the expansion of the Metro and the city itself. Even today, more capacity is needed in trains serving the airport. The short journey time to the city centre is vital, not least for Copenhagen itself as an attractive destination for city breaks and for businesses that need a fast and easy way to send their employees out into the world. Outlying regions also need better connections. Western and central Denmark need better access to the airport by direct express train, while the Gothenburg and Hamburg/ Lübeck regions need better links to Copenhagen by high-speed rail. Adjacent infrastructure will be a crucial factor in the airport s expansion in the coming decades. However, it takes a long time to plan and build infrastructure, which is why local and national politicians in both Denmark and Sweden need to take joint action now. A high-speed rail service from Oslo to Hamburg and beyond that also stops at the airport will expand the airport s catchment area and further increase options for extending its route network. 32 INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE 33

17 FOLLOW CPH ONLINE For more on Copenhagen Airport s vision, see Follow the news and join the debate on social media #EXPANDINGCPH CONTACT Call Copenhagen Airports A/S on for more information Expanding CPH The Gateway of Northern Europe. 1st edition, 1st print run, April 2014 Copyright: Copenhagen Airports A/S.

18 Expanding CPH is a detailed vision for the Copenhagen Airport of the future that portrays the airport s role as the region s communications hub. This vision will be realised if the airport, airlines, politicians and business community succeed in realising the region s potential for driving growth and attracting further tourism and trade. The vision is supported by CPH s expansion target of 40 million passengers annually: almost twice the present number. #expandingcph