How do you envision the evolution of the Luxembourg airport over the next ten years to meet the growing demand for connectivity while ensuring sustainability and safety?

: Findel Airport is an important calling card for our country and often serves as the first point of contact for newcomers. It holds significant importance not only for tourism but also for the business world, particularly for numerous stakeholders in our financial sector. Therefore, it is essential for our country to have an airport that offers high-quality services to its users. Its expansion and development should thus be a priority for the government in the coming years.

It is clear that sustainability and safety criteria must be paramount in this development. To ensure greater acceptance of the airport, the number of night flights must remain within reasonable and acceptable limits for local residents.

In terms of passenger experience, what innovations or services are priorities to improve comfort, efficiency, and overall user satisfaction?

The quality of services offered must be enhanced at various levels:

1. Reduced waiting times: Waiting times for check-in and baggage claim should be minimised by utilising new technologies, such as 3D scanners.

2. Parking improvements: Parking facilities must be continuously adapted to the growing needs of passengers, with easier access.

3. Business lounge enhancement: A high-quality business lounge is essential for our country’s brand image. The existing lounge should be expanded and tailored to accommodate the increasing number of business travellers.

4. Smoother terminal transfers: The transfer between terminals needs improvement for a smoother flow. In this regard, the moving walkway should be repaired as soon as possible.

5. Tourism & leisure promotion: The airport should serve as a platform to showcase the country’s tourist sites and leisure activities. This could include photo exhibitions and video projections in the arrival hall. An interactive tourism promotion space offering discovery and booking options could also be integrated.

6. Private aviation growth: The business private aviation sector is booming. The airport should capitalise on this potential by enhancing the reception and services offered to private jet passengers.

What role do public-private partnerships play in developing a resilient and future-oriented airport, and how can stakeholders collaborate more effectively?

Public-private partnerships are crucial for the development of our airport. In this context, it is important to emphasise the governance of companies directly or indirectly involved in the airport’s operations.

A key question is whether airport management and operations should, like in neighbouring countries, be entrusted to private sector companies that could bring complementary expertise.

Regarding the development of land owned by Luxairport, partnerships with private investors should be considered, allowing them to contribute both expertise and capital.

Additionally, the future of the Freeport should be evaluated, with the possibility of better integrating it into the airport’s activities.