The new KLIA LCCT ...
Over the weekend, I followed some friends to check out the new KLIA LCCT. For those of you who are still unaware, all the budget flights (read: Air Asia) have been moved to the new KLIA Low Cost Carrier Terminal starting last 24th March 2006. A friend of mine had planned a trip to Phuket and wanted to scout out the place so that he would be more familiar when he was due to fly the following week.
The KLIA LCCT is actually located further away then the main KLIA terminal by an estimated 10-15KM. I estimated it took us an extra 10 minutes to reach the LCCT terminal compared to driving to the main KLIA terminal. There is clear signage leading to the LCCT terminal from the NKVE KLIA exit so getting there should not be a problem.
The LCCT building itself looks like a huge warehouse. It seems that the term 'low cost' is evident even in the construction of the building itself! The walls seem to be made of zinc type material similar to most warehouses. Thankfully, the interior of the LCCT is much better looking although slightly cramped. The airport layout is well designed and there should be no confusion between the check it counters and departure gates for the average traveller.
My biggest gripe with the LCCT would be the lack of sky bridges. I understand the need to bring down the cost of airport charges but the lack of sky bridge would equal to huge inconvenience to passengers. I saw the planes parked about 500m away from the terminal building and walking that distance under the hot Malaysian sun is no pleasant experience I assure you.
Accessibility to KLIA and KL Sentral is pretty good with shuttles provided in a pre-determined interval that is relatively short. Just RM9 to KL Sentral and RM1.50 to KLIA which is cheap compared to the price most cabs will charge you for that same distance. Didn't stick around long enough to find out whether the buses were actually punctual or not. =)
Cool photo of the sun!
Might as well snap some planes flying at low altitudes
The previously mentioned shuttles to KL Sentral
The KLIA LCCT is actually located further away then the main KLIA terminal by an estimated 10-15KM. I estimated it took us an extra 10 minutes to reach the LCCT terminal compared to driving to the main KLIA terminal. There is clear signage leading to the LCCT terminal from the NKVE KLIA exit so getting there should not be a problem.
The LCCT building itself looks like a huge warehouse. It seems that the term 'low cost' is evident even in the construction of the building itself! The walls seem to be made of zinc type material similar to most warehouses. Thankfully, the interior of the LCCT is much better looking although slightly cramped. The airport layout is well designed and there should be no confusion between the check it counters and departure gates for the average traveller.
My biggest gripe with the LCCT would be the lack of sky bridges. I understand the need to bring down the cost of airport charges but the lack of sky bridge would equal to huge inconvenience to passengers. I saw the planes parked about 500m away from the terminal building and walking that distance under the hot Malaysian sun is no pleasant experience I assure you.
Accessibility to KLIA and KL Sentral is pretty good with shuttles provided in a pre-determined interval that is relatively short. Just RM9 to KL Sentral and RM1.50 to KLIA which is cheap compared to the price most cabs will charge you for that same distance. Didn't stick around long enough to find out whether the buses were actually punctual or not. =)
Cool photo of the sun!
Might as well snap some planes flying at low altitudes
The previously mentioned shuttles to KL Sentral
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