France’s Bordeaux Airport, which claims to be creating the first purpose-built budget terminal in Europe, has received early expressions of interest from a number of low-cost carriers including EasyJet and Ryanair.

The new 4,000m2 (43,056ft2) terminal, which represents a €5.5 million ($8.7 million) investment, will accommodate up to four aircraft simultaneously and will have a maximum capacity of around 2 million passengers. The simple, single-story terminal will be Bordeaux’s third and will use the airport’s existing road access.

Construction work is due to begin around February 2009, with completion slated for early November 2009.

Speaking to ATI during the French Connect Low Cost Forum in Courchevel, Bordeaux Airport d

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