The 'miracle' of Brussels South Charleroi airport
10 years ago a small, almost abandoned airport, situated less than 50 km from Brussels, was chosen to operate the first Low Cost route from Belgium. Today, 10 years later, Brussels South Charleroi Airport is growing by over 20% per year and has become the country’s second airport. The reasons for this success can be found in a few key elements such as excellent accessibility, new and comfortable infrastructure, ultra quick operations and of course, low fares.
The airport positions itself as a low cost airport without being “cheap”, meaning that passengers are welcomed in a nicely designed, shoe box shaped, brand new terminal. The infrastructure guides passengers hassle free in 20 minutes from the entrance to the aircraft seat and for those who wish to spend some more time, all sorts of facilities are available, ranging from full WiFi access, large tax free shops and several bars and restaurants. On a regular basis the airport welcomes temporary exhibitions and events that are accessible without cost for all passengers.
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Brussels South Charleroi Airport is Belgium’s ‘second’ airport and an important hub for low-cost airlines. A new terminal is operational since January 2008. BSCA is regularly voted “best airport” by operating airlines
www.charleroi-airport.com
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To me, this article looks like a big piece of misleading advertisment.
Taking into account the poor management of the airport, its apparent success is surely a miracle.
- Most of the staff don't speak a single word of English (which I found quite surprising for an international airport).
- There are no trolleys in the whole airport.
- Its parking is undersized.
- It is very poorly indicated. It is almost impossible to find it without a GPS.
- The only access is a narrow and poorly maintained country road.
It's a shame that Belgium's second largest airport gives such a poor image of the country.