As the UK’s Airports Commission struggles to find a viable option for the much needed growth in the UK’s airports, AiQ Consulting have been finding new ways to tackle the much discussed lack of capacity.
The Airports Commission has ruled out almost all the options to increase UK airport capacity (with the exception of expanding Heathrow and Gatwick). Proposals to expand Luton, Stansted or Birmingham, build new airports at various locations around London, or create an orbital railway have all been dismissed, but what can airports do to ensure their business increases and passengers, airlines, ground handlers and more have an efficient, growing service?
Working in Hub, Regional and Low Cost airports, our team have worked with stakeholders from all areas to realise capacity where there was previously thought to be none, in order to increase airport activity.
This can consist of simple storage solutions, such as finding new approaches to Full Can Storage, or more wide-reaching analysis that improves efficiencies across the terminal, apron, airport or indeed the entire airport.
We believe that all airports should take this approach. Whilst UK airports continue to work to near-full capacity and struggle to find a solution to the impending crisis, not enough owners, operators and managers are thinking about how to best to manage the capacity they already have.
We have worked with Heads of Operations and Capacity Planning across a wide range of airports in order to make this happen. Our experience in management consultancy, as well as our airport expertise, enables us to realise the pressures you face and the results you and your stakeholders require, as well as the technicalities of airport management. Our professional support takes you through the whole process, from initial meetings and planning to completion.
Our holistic approach to airport consultancy and capacity planning works with our clients to enhance their operational efficiencies, and realise the capacity they didn’t know existed.
So while politicians and the UK Airports Commission continue to negotiate a solution, which may well come too late for the impending crisis, there are steps you and your airport can put into place now.
We can help you improve your airport, increase your capacity and eliminate unnecessary investment. Contact us today or request our statement of capability presentation to find out more