Extension of the Terminal 1 retail area: New outlets and a new concept for International Duty Free
Charleroi, 18 October 2018 – Building work to extend Brussels South Charleroi Airport’s retail area began on 1 October 2018, continuing the airport’s development. The space dedicated to these facilities has been increased, which will enhance passengers’ comfort as well as their experience within the terminal. The services available to travellers will be expanded and adapted to respond to booming demand. The work is due to be finished during the course of January 2020.
Both refreshment and retail outlets will be given larger premises. The restaurants currently occupy 153m². Once the work is complete, this will increase to 340m². World leader when it comes to catering services on transport sites, the SSP group was awarded the catering concessions for passengers both landside (the area open to the public) and airside (the area after security control). Twelve outlets will open in turn as the different phases of the work are completed. Starbucks, the group’s first brand in BSCA’s terminal, will be opening to travellers in December 2018. Other prestigious and internationally renowned names like Burger King and Panos will follow.
A third floor dedicated to HORECA will be built to house other outlets. A new lounge with a surface area of 200m² will be created, compared with the 36m² currently available. Lastly, a terrace covering 370m² will also give travellers the chance to relax and enjoy a meal or a cold drink before they jet off to the destinations available from Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
International Duty Free, Brussels-Charleroi airport’s duty free shop will be able to offer more products when its surface area increases from 900m² to 1200m². From a commercial perspective, we will now be able to offer an even better passenger experience, with a larger, better range of choices to respond to the changing profile of our customers. New products from brands that are already present will be added to the current offering. With potential to develop what is already available, from fashion to fine food, via cosmetics, fragrances, alcohol and toys, new labels will be available for travellers to choose from. A brand new architectural concept will be introduced to guarantee passengers passing through Brussels South Charleroi Airport a fantastic experience.
Nicolas VAN BRANDT, Chief Executive Officer of International Duty Free Belgium S.A., confirms: “We are thrilled to be involved in the development of Wallonia’s airport services with this new commercial project. Thanks to the exquisite design, which fits in perfectly with Belgium, and a broader range of brands and products to choose from, first and foremost we want to improve the passenger experience”.
Jean-Jacques CLOQUET, Chief Executive Officer of Brussels South Charleroi Airport, is delighted that he has such strong partners to rely on, explaining: “We would like to acknowledge the hard work done by the partner companies that we work with. Thanks to them, we can help to improve our travellers’ comfort whilst offering them a wide range of services and products. Our goal is to continue to develop airport facilities at Charleroi, working closely with all the teams that strive for the fulfilment of our goals to the benefit of our passengers’ experience”.