Earlier this month, I flew to Taipei by Air Asia X. As you all know, Air Asia and Air Asia X are both low cost carriers, and these airlines fly out from the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). This terminal is the first purpose built Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) - and it was specifically built at KL International Airport to cater to the growing passengers of the low cost airlines, especially the passengers of Malaysia's "no-frills" airline, AirAsia. Construction of the LCC Terminal was on a fast-track basis beginning June 2005 at an approximate cost of RM 108 million.
Fly by Air Asia and you'll have to use this terminal.
The 35,290 square-meter terminal is designed and built to suit the low cost carrier business model that requires only basic terminal amenities. In order to offer lower landing fees, handling fees and airport taxes, it cuts back on amenities such as aerobridges, elaborate physical structures and decorations in the passenger terminal building. There is no transfer facility to the main terminal. Passengers who need to make transfers need to clear immigration, collect their luggage, clear customs, make their way to the main terminal and re-checkin with the respective airline.
However, the current Low Cost Carrier Terminal is a temporary solution for the increasing demand of no-frills airline passengers. Therefore, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad has incorporated the plans to build a new permanent LCC terminal which can accommodate 30 million passengers per annum. In the mean time, the airport operator decided to expand the current terminal to keep up with the increasing demand. The new arrival hall was first open on December 15, 2008. This airport was the first airport to have separation between normal carriers and low cost carrier. The terminal is due to be replaced by the new low cost carriers terminal, KLIA2 when the terminal comes online on April 2012.
However, the current Low Cost Carrier Terminal is a temporary solution for the increasing demand of no-frills airline passengers. Therefore, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad has incorporated the plans to build a new permanent LCC terminal which can accommodate 30 million passengers per annum. In the mean time, the airport operator decided to expand the current terminal to keep up with the increasing demand. The new arrival hall was first open on December 15, 2008. This airport was the first airport to have separation between normal carriers and low cost carrier. The terminal is due to be replaced by the new low cost carriers terminal, KLIA2 when the terminal comes online on April 2012.
Anyways, just in case you didnt know, here are some of the F&B options at the LCCT.
Starbucks Coffee.
Dunkin Donuts.
Old Town White Coffee.
Marrybrown Fried Chicken.
McDonalds.
Boost Juice.
...and then there's also the first F&B outlet - Taste of Asia. =)