South Korean Company Tops Montenegro Airport Concession Tender! Savior or New Drama?
Ready for another episode of Montenegro’s economic soap opera? South Korea’s Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) just snagged the top spot in the tender for Montenegro’s airport concession with a whopping 96.18 points! The runner-up, Luxembourg-American Corporación America Airports (CAAP), scored only 65.15 points. That’s a massive gap, raising the question: what does this mean for Montenegro’s aviation future?
What’s going on? Montenegro’s Ministry of Transport released the ranking list of bidders in the concession process. IIAC is the top-ranked bidder, meaning their offer was judged the best. Bidders have 15 days to file complaints with the commission and can inspect the documentation within eight working days after the ranking list publication.
Why does it matter? Airport concessions are huge deals. These are key infrastructure assets connecting Montenegro to the world. Whoever takes over management will shape tourism, the economy, and international ties. IIAC is known for running Incheon Airport, one of the busiest and most modern airports globally, bringing serious expertise. But will this be a rescue for Montenegro’s aviation sector or just another political and economic drama?
What do the numbers say? IIAC scored 96.18 points, while CAAP got 65.15 — a difference of over 30 points! The commission clearly favored the South Korean bid. But is that enough to overcome all the challenges? Bidders can still file complaints, so the drama isn’t over yet.
What’s next? Bidders can review documents and possibly lodge complaints. The Ministry of Transport must consider all appeals and make a final decision. Meanwhile, the public and media will watch every move closely — this is a big deal with high stakes.
Is this the end or the start of a new era? If IIAC takes the concession, Montenegro could see modernization and more efficient airport management. On the flip side, fears of political pressure, corruption, and problems that have plagued similar projects in the region linger.
Bottom line South Korea’s IIAC is currently leading, but the road to final concession is long and uncertain. Will Montenegro finally get the airports it deserves, or are we in for another season of “economic drama”? Time will tell.
What do you think? Is IIAC the right choice or just another big question mark? Drop a comment — maybe you’ve got the best conspiracy theory or a plan to save the day!
