Traffic News
Zurich Airport passenger traffic growth outstrips commercial performance through July
The Swiss hub maintained a recent history of passenger traffic growing faster than commercial turnover in July and in the year to date.
Passenger traffic growth softens across European airports in first half
ACI Europe today reported a +4.5% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic across the region’s airports for the first half of 2025, and noted a +5.1% rise compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
Dubai International Airport sees record first-half traffic with 46 million passengers
Dubai Airports attributed the strong performance to the resilience of Dubai’s aviation sector, despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June.
Asia Pacific airlines maintain growth momentum amid strong holiday travel demand in June
AAPA noted that the growth reflects strong travel demand ahead of the mid-year holiday season.
Strong passenger growth fuels surge in Hong Kong Airport’s retail and advertising revenues
Hong Kong Airport’s retail revenues grew +18.7% year-on-year, reaching HK$4,674 million (US$595.4 million) for the financial year ended 31 March, reflecting strong travel demand.
Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports maintains upward trend in May amid surging leisure travel demand
International traffic increased +4.3%, while domestic travel dipped slightly by -0.2% compared to May 2024.
Record-breaking international passenger numbers fuel Sydney Airport Q1 traffic
Sydney Airport has set a new record for international passenger traffic in the first quarter, welcoming 4.32 million international travellers, an increase of +3.9% year-on-year.
Fraport marks ‘cautious start’ to fiscal year as Q1 2025 net profit turns negative
The airport company posted a -16.5% year-on-year decline in operating result during the first three months of the year, despite a +6.3% revenue growth.
Q1 airport traffic growth slows across Europe amid post-COVID normalisation
Traffic growth at Europe’s airports slowed to +4.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, up +3.2% compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.
Global air travel demand growth slows to +3.3% in March as post-COVID surge eases
According to the global aviation trade body, total passenger demand rose +3.3% year-on-year in March, based on RPKs.
Asia Pacific international passenger growth continues in March despite economic headwinds
Asia Pacific airlines served 31 million international passengers in March, a +7% increase from the previous year.
Amman Airport sets the pace for 2025 with record-breaking Q1 passenger numbers
Queen Alia International Airport served 2.14 million travellers in the first quarter, an +8.5% year-on-year increase.
