In 2019, Munich Airport’s total traffic increased by 1.7 million, or 4 percent, to 47.9 million passengers. That was the largest increase posted by any German airport last year. For the Bavarian hub, this result represents the tenth consecutive record-setting year for total passenger traffic. The number of take-offs and landings was up by around 1 percent to over 417,000 aircraft movements. Airlines substantially increased the number of destinations served especially in the intercontinental … [Read more...] about Munich Airport reports 10th consecutive record-setting year passenger figures
Detroit
Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic Cargo recorded a record month for tonnage from Chicago in June, boosting its monthly average volume on the route by over 30 per cent to more than 860 tonnes. The airline’s year-round Chicago business generates cargo shipments for across its global route network. The UK is the top destination, accounting for 53 per cent, while a further 29 per cent of freight originating in Chicago connects over London to India. Virgin Atlantic also carries cargo from Chicago to Australia, … [Read more...] about Surging Chicago cargo fills Virgin bellies
Virgin Atlantic adds Detroit
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has added Detroit to its list of daily flights to and from London Heathrow Airport. The daily A330 flight will offer more than 16 tons of capacity in both directions and the airline expects customers in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa that already use its daily Chicago services to welcome a second destination into the US Midwest air cargo market. John Lloyd, senior vice president cargo at Virgin Atlantic, said: “Transatlantic services have been our biggest … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic adds Detroit
