Traffic News
Abu Dhabi Airports posts “remarkable” +31.2% surge in nine-month passenger traffic
“This impressive momentum positions Abu Dhabi Airports for continued growth, further solidifying its role in connecting Abu Dhabi to the world,” says Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Elena Sorlini as passenger traffic and flight movements surge.
Heathrow Airport retail revenue growth outpaces passenger traffic in first nine months
The rise in retail income, which includes retail concessions and car parking, outstripped passenger growth of +6.2% to 63.1 million in the period.
Slump in Middle East passenger traffic slows Frankfurt Airport growth
A -27.8% fall in Middle East traffic, which Frankfurt Airport owner Fraport Group attributed to the continuing regional crisis, meant that long-haul volumes declined in September.
Heathrow Airport passenger traffic hits record high in September
London Heathrow Airport served 7.3 million passengers in September, up by +3% year-on-year and a record for the month.
Hong Kong Airport passenger traffic reaches new post-pandemic record in August
Latest data from the Airport Authority Hong Kong shows HKIA served about 4.92 million passengers in August, up +23% year-on-year.
Copenhagen Airports increases 2024 revenue forecast as passenger expectations rise
The Copenhagen Airport operator said revenue is expected to grow at around +24% year-on-year, up from the previously predicted +20%.
Global air travel demand soars to record levels in July, says IATA
Airline passenger traffic in July (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) grew by +8% year-on-year, reflecting signs that most markets are resuming their long-term growth trajectories following the post-pandemic recovery.
Weak Yen drives record foreign passenger numbers at Kansai Airport
Kansai Airports, which also operates Itami and Kobe airports, said the 1.67 million figure, up +38% year-on-year, was the highest in a single month since the airport’s opening, beating June’s 1.62 million.
Argentina’s economic headwinds hit Corporación América Airports’ Q2 commercial earnings
“Despite a mild decline in overall passenger traffic, our revenues remained resilient, thanks to our geographic diversification,” comments Corporación América Airports CEO Martín Eurnekian.
“We are flying from record to record” – Vienna Airport retail performance outstrips strong passenger traffic growth
The airport, operated by Flughafen Wien Group, reported a +11.2% year-on-year income growth in its Retail & Properties division, reaching €93.7 million (US$ 104.1 million), with notable gains in food & beverage and duty-free.
Hamad International Airport sets new passenger record in July with 4.73 million travellers
The airport attributed the increase in passenger numbers to airline partners boosting flight frequencies to accommodate the surge in summer travel.
Cathay Pacific sets new post-pandemic record with over 2 million passengers in July
Latest traffic figures reveal an encouraging +15.1% increase in passenger volume last month, reaching 2,008,225.
