Radio Spaetkauf Presents

How To F#€k Up An Airport #1: Without A Plan

Feb 18, 2018
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INSIGHT

BER's Hub Ambitions

  • Berlin's politicians aimed to create a central aviation hub, like Frankfurt.
  • This hub concept, influenced by Reagan's vision, drove BER's design and revenue model, despite airlines' warnings.
ANECDOTE

Location Fiasco

  • Sperenberg airfield, a former military air base, was the ideal location for BER, offering space and minimal disruption.
  • Political maneuvering after Berlin and Brandenburg's failed merger led to the selection of Schönefeld, a smaller, noise-prone site.
ADVICE

Land Acquisition Pitfalls

  • Avoid overpaying for land, especially when others are getting bargains.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence and avoid unnecessary debt, like FBB's land-buying spree.
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