Low-cost terminal
This term is usually applied to a terminal building at an airport, which offers only the most basic features associated with terminals. The advantage of this lies in rapid construction, simplicity in design, and across the range cheaper operating costs.
Typical features of a low-cost terminal include:
- Simple design
- Modularity - all internal functions are designed with future expansion in mind
- No air bridges - passengers either walk directly from the building to the departing aircraft, or are bussed to a remote stand
- Low development and operating costs - the operator of such a terminal usually aims to attract airlines by offering significantly lower costs to prospective tenants
These terminals have usually been born out of the demands from low-cost carriers, who typically wish to turn around their aircraft in the shortest possible time.remote gates have proven to be the most efficient way of boarding and deplaning passengers.