During the first quarter of 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has continued its growth path: for the first time in the airport's history, more than 13 million passengers passed through Germany's largest aviation hub in the January-to-March period. This corresponds to a 1.5 percent increase year-on-year. Without the leap-year effect, a number of strikes and the late timing of the Easter holidays in 2017, the growth rate would have reached 3.1 percent. Cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) also … [Read more...] about Fraport traffic figures – March and First Quarter 2017
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Frankfurt airport receives "Excellence Award" in air cargo
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been recognized as "highly acclaimed" in the best international airport category of the "STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo". The award was presented to Fraport by the renowned "STAT Trade Times International" magazine on the occasion of the "Air Cargo Africa" international trade fair, which is currently being held in Johannesburg (South Africa). Frankfurt Airport had already been recognized as the best international freight … [Read more...] about Frankfurt airport receives "Excellence Award" in air cargo
Frankfurt airport receives “Excellence Award” in air cargo
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been recognized as "highly acclaimed" in the best international airport category of the "STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo". The award was presented to Fraport by the renowned "STAT Trade Times International" magazine on the occasion of the "Air Cargo Africa" international trade fair, which is currently being held in Johannesburg (South Africa). Frankfurt Airport had already been recognized as the best international freight … [Read more...] about Frankfurt airport receives “Excellence Award” in air cargo
Wizz Air adds Frankfurt airport to its low-fare network
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it will start operating low-fare flights from Frankfurt Airport launching two new routes to Sofia and Budapest, the capitals of Bulgaria and Hungary. The newest WIZZ services will commence on 22 May and 15 December, respectively and will be operated daily. By adding Frankfurt Airport to its growing route network, Wizz Air now connects 137 destinations across 40 countries providing millions … [Read more...] about Wizz Air adds Frankfurt airport to its low-fare network
BARIG criticises Frankfurt fee incentives
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) has criticised the decision by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Transport and Regional Development (HMWEVL) to provide fee incentives for new airlines establishing services at Frankfurt Airport. According to BARIG, which represents around 100 national and international airlines, the new fee structure places established airlines at a disadvantage. Being one of the most expensive airports, FRA has additionally increased its charges for … [Read more...] about BARIG criticises Frankfurt fee incentives
Frankfurt Airport sees September 5.9% pickup in cargo volume
Frankfurt Airport reports cargo throughput (airfreight + airmail) at FRA was positively impacted by the slight recovery of the global economy, resulting in a gain of 5.9 per cent in September 2016. FRA also reported a 1.2 per cent decline in passenger traffic during the first nine months of 2016, despite achieving a new September record. Despite the rise in passenger and cargo volumes, aircraft movements shrank by 0.6 per cent to 41,973 takeoffs and landings. Adjusted for the base effect … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport sees September 5.9% pickup in cargo volume