Dubai International Airport Poised for Record Start to New Year
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is poised to open the New Year with its busiest January on record. It anticipates a staggering 4.3 million passengers within the first 15 days of the year. This...
View ArticleKing Abdulaziz International Sets New Operational Record in 2024
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, achieved a landmark year in 2024, surpassing all previous records in passenger and flight traffic. The airport witnessed a...
View ArticleTaytos, Toblerones and Guinness: The Top Sellers at Dublin Airport in 2024
Dublin Airport’s 2024 food and beverage consumption statistics paint a remarkable picture of traveler habits, with passengers consuming a full Irish breakfast every minute throughout the year. The...
View ArticleAmsterdam Schiphol Airport Reports Strong Growth in Passenger Numbers for 2024
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has reinforced its position as one of Europe’s premier aviation hubs. The Netherlands airport posted remarkable growth across most operational metrics in 2024. The airport’s...
View ArticleToronto Pearson Marks a Record Year, Welcoming 8 New Airlines in 2024
Toronto Pearson International Airport has cemented its position as a global travel hub, achieving a remarkable milestone in 2024. The airport welcomed a record-breaking eight new airlines, surpassing...
View ArticleNY LaGuardia Becomes 100th Route Served for YYC Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport (YYC) has reached a significant milestone, boasting a network of 100 non-stop routes. The addition of American Airlines’ seasonal weekly direct flight to New York City’s...
View ArticleHeathrow Airport Breaks Records in 2024, Sets Ambitious Targets for 2025
London Heathrow Airport concluded 2024 on a high note, achieving its busiest December on record. The surge in travel during the Christmas and New Year period pushed passenger numbers to over 7...
View ArticleLondon Stansted Posts Record Year, Welcoming 29.7 Million Passengers in 2024
London Stansted Airport has marked a successful year, welcoming a record-breaking 29.76 million passengers in 2024. This surpasses the previous record of 28.14 million set in 2019, marking a 5.8%...
View ArticleHeathrow Airport Accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Incentive Scheme
Heathrow Airport has announced an increase in its pioneering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme for the fourth consecutive year. In 2025, a budget of £86 million will be allocated to...
View ArticleMelbourne Airport Eyes International Terminal Expansion
Melbourne Airport is finalizing plans for a significant expansion of its international terminal, following extensive consultations with airlines over the past year. The project aims to boost terminal...
View ArticleLufthansa Group Maintains Market Leadership at Berlin BER Airport in 2024
The Lufthansa Group strengthened its position as the dominant airline operator at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in 2024. The Group’s airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines,...
View ArticleTale of Two Airports: Cork Soars to New Heights While Dublin Hits Capacity...
Passenger numbers at Dublin and Cork airports exceeded 2.5 million in December, marking a successful year for both facilities. Combined passenger traffic reached 37.7 million in 2024, driven by strong...
View ArticleFrankfurt Airport Sees Passenger Growth in 2024, Yet Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Frankfurt Airport welcomed 61.6 million passengers in 2024, showing a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Popular travel trends included strong demand for medium-haul flights to Mediterranean...
View ArticlePerth Airport Soars to Record High with 16.9 Million Passengers in 2024
Perth Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone, welcoming a record-breaking 16.9 million passengers in 2024. This surpasses the previous record of 15.3 million set in 2023, marking a significant...
View ArticleSwissport Secures Lufthansa Ground Handling Contract at Heathrow Airport
Swissport International is set deliver comprehensive ground handling services for Lufthansa Group airlines at London Heathrow Airport starting April 2025. The newly secured five-year agreement...
View ArticleUK Chancellor Avoids Question on Controversial Heathrow Third Runway Plans
The UK government is considering plans to significantly expand air capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, two of the busiest in the country. The Treasury is reportedly considering its support for...
View ArticleAmsterdam Schiphol Sees 5.2 Million Passengers in December 2024
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during December 2024, with nearly 5.2 million travelers passing through its terminals. This represents a 7% increase...
View ArticleSouth Korea to Remove Hazardous Structures Near Runways After Jeju Air Crash
The government of South Korea has announced plans to remove hazardous structures near runways at seven of its 14 airports, as a result of the fatal Jeju Air crash. According to the South Korean...
View ArticleStorm Eowyn Approach Sees Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Across UK
The arrival of Storm Eowyn has brought widespread disruption to air travel across the United Kingdom. Powerful winds, gusting up to 100mph, and heavy rain associated with the storm have forced...
View ArticleChangi Airport Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels with Strong Recovery in 2024
Singapore’s Changi Airport enjoyed further growth in 2024, handling 67.7 million passengers. The airport has now reached 99.1% of pre-pandemic traffic volumes. The rise in passenger footfall...
View Article