Swedavia cancels plans for new pier at Arlanda airport

Swedavia, the state-owned airport operator, has decided to scrap plans for a new pier at Stockholm Arlanda airport. The decision follows an analysis of future passenger behavior and airline requirements, suggesting that current infrastructure is sufficient if supplemented by different types of improvements.

The cancellation will result in a 1.2 billion SEK write-down of asset values for Swedavia in the fourth quarter. CEO Mats Johannesson stated that the company will instead prioritize investments in areas such as baggage handling, check-in, security, and border control to increase capacity and service with lower capital requirements.

While the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce welcomed the news, some experts have expressed concern. Nils Paul of Svenskt Näringsliv warned that underinvesting in Arlanda could pose long-term risks, potentially affecting Sweden's competitiveness and flight accessibility for international companies in the coming decades.