The upward trend at Munich Airport continues and is reflected in last year's traffic figures: 41.6 million passengers represent an increase of four and a half million compared to 2023. This made the Bavarian air traffic hub the fastest-growing airport in Germany in 2024. Aircraft movements increased by eight percent to over 327,000 takeoffs and landings. At around 82 percent, the seat load factor again exceeded the record figure of 2023. This positive development was primarily due to the … [Read more...] about Munich Airport reports double-digit passenger growh, 11% increase in freight volume
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Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in November
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for November 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.44 million passengers and 31,105 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 18.0% and 11.6%, respectively. Cargo throughput increased to 458,000 tonnes, up 10.2% compared to November 2023. Steven Yiu, Executive Director, Airport Operations of AAHK, said, “The passenger traffic at HKIA continues to grow, and the daily … [Read more...] about Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in November
Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), working alongside Royal Mail, has welcomed its first full e-commerce cargo flight, following several developments to its e-commerce operations over this year. The flight, chartered by Zhonger Express and Jumen Logistics, was operated by Silk Way West Airlines Cargo and carried a 90-tonne consignment for Royal Mail final mile deliveries. Products from two of the four major e-commerce platforms, Temu and TikTok, were on board and representatives were on-site … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight
Frankfurt Airport reports modest passenger growth for November 2024
In November 2024, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers, a slight 1.0 percent increase from the same month last year. Compared to pre-crisis levels, passenger traffic at FRA was still about 8.4 percent below the figure seen in November 2019. Cargo throughput in Frankfurt grew by 2.4 percent year-on-year to 178,355 metric tons in the month under review. In contrast, the number of aircraft movements decreased by 1.4 percent to 34,828 takeoffs and landings. Total maximum … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport reports modest passenger growth for November 2024
Brussels Airport welcomes over 1.7 million passengers and handles nearly 67,000 tonnes of freight in November
Brussels Airport recorded more than 1.7 million passengers in November, a 9% rise compared to the same period in 2023. The start of the month saw elevated passenger numbers due to the end of the autumn holidays. The total amount of cargo carried grew by 18%, amounting to 67,320 tonnes. Passenger numbers: up +9% compared to November 2023 In November 2024, Brussels Airport welcomed 1,756,834 passengers, a 9% increase compared to November 2023. With the end of the autumn holidays at the beginning … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport welcomes over 1.7 million passengers and handles nearly 67,000 tonnes of freight in November
Liege Airport achieves record cargo movements and tonnage in November 2024
The seasonal peak brought remarkable achievements for Liege Airport in 2024, setting a new record with 2,586 cargo aircraft movements in November—a 12.6% increase from the 2,297 movements in November 2023—and a significant tonnage of 112,106 tons, up 16% from 96,497 tons in the same month last year. “These are the highest levels reached in 2024,” said Torsten Wefers, VP Sales & Marketing. “Liege Airport's cargo community has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year … [Read more...] about Liege Airport achieves record cargo movements and tonnage in November 2024
