‘Ostend can be an alternative to Brussels’ – Trends magazines on PC
During the corona period, Frenchman Eric Dumas became CEO of the airports of Ostend and Antwerp on behalf of the French group Egis. “Our airports have booked for the second year,” Dumas recalls. “The cumulative deficit since 2020 is expected to approach 3 million euros. The airlines are extremely cautious and are still in survival mode. tick through a rigorous cost management and the economic context was something …
During the corona period, Frenchman Eric Dumas became CEO of the airports of Ostend and Antwerp on behalf of the French group Egis. “Our airports have booked for the second year,” Dumas recalls. “The cumulative deficit since 2020 is expected to approach 3 million euros. The airlines are extremely cautious and are still in survival mode. Due to rigorous cost management and the economic context was slightly less bad than expected. 2020 could double and half of the traffic of 2019. That is well above the product of European airports.” What have you learned this first year? ERIC DUMAS. “Ostend and Antwerp airports are led by those who are on all deficient and development resources. They deploy skills to serve our passengers and airlines. I have discovered a complete organization, which has contributed to the limitation of our With the Cargo Village project in Ostend, we want to create many new ones.” How do you see the role of the government in this crisis? DUMAS. I am convinced that everyone has done their best. We have asked for the same level of support in 2021.” Can regional airports become perfectly complementary to Zaventem airport for passenger traffic? DUMAS. Ostend has all the assets to be an alternative to Brussels. The infrastructure is perfectly suited for long-haul flights. Our terminal has a significant capacity margin and our shareholder is willing to enable us Unfortunately, no tourists arrive at Ostend-Bruges airport. not always fair. But we are focusing on trading activities to open up new routes and inbound traffic.”