passenger traffic

Frankfurt Airport has busiest July ever

Airport Management Group Fraport welcomed 5,558,580 passengers at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base – almost 300,000 more than the previous record month in July 2010.  This represents a passenger increase of 5.2 percent year-on-year.  Since the beginning of the year passenger traffic at FRA has grown by 7.8 percent.  Airfreight tonnage also rose in July 2011 by 0.3 percent to 189,000 metric tons year-on-year. Read more

June air passenger traffic growth strong, freight flat

Although some airlines are reporting a slight reduction worldwide passenger traffic grew significantly in June, up nearly 5 percent worldwide over June of 2010. International traffic saw a 6.2 percent increase and domestic traffic was up 3.6%.  Only the Africa region saw a decline, largely due to civil unrest in several major North African markets. Read more

Korean Air’s operating profit hits record high

Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, announced today its financial results for the third quarter of 2010 ended September 30, 2010. Korean Air’s quarterly operating profit hit a record, sustaining a strong growth momentum during the record period. Read more

Passenger traffic up 10% - cargo tonnage up 21% in April for Abu Dhabi airport

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) have released its monthly traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which shows the double-digit growth experienced since the start of 2010 is still holding strong.  In spite of cancellations of flights due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland which grounded many flights to and from Europe during the month, the airport recorded a passenger traffic increase of 10.1%, up to 866,475, in the month of April.

The month of April 2010 saw aircraft movement increase by 11.1%, compared to the same month in 2009. Cargo movement through the airport also increased substantially in April, with tonnage handled up by 21.3% over the same month in 2009.

London, Doha, Bangkok, Manila and Jeddah were the top five city destinations; whilst the USA was the fastest growing country destination for the month, with a 160% increase in passenger traffic over the same period in 2009. This growth can largely be attributed to the launch of Etihad’s Chicago route and its growing connectivity to the American market through its code share agreement with American Airlines.  

Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations, ADAC, said: 

 “In spite of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the volcanic ash cloud that spread from Iceland across Europe during several days in April and thereby grounding numerous flights to and from the continent, Abu Dhabi International Airport continued to record double-digit growth, which is a great result. The increases illustrate the strong fundamentals of our economy and the strength of our tourism offering in Abu Dhabi. ADAC will remain focused on enhancing the facilities and services we offer to our passengers, and to attracting new airlines to our airport hub.”

Southwest Airlines Celebrates 25 Years of service to Ontario

Southwest Airlines and its 155 Ontario-based Employees  have been celebrating the airline’s silver anniversary at Ontario International Airport (ONT).

“We are thrilled and honored to celebrate 25 years of bringing our Low Fares and legendary Customer Service while serving our Customers in the Los Angeles Basin and Inland Empire,” said Bruce Atlas, Southwest Airlines’ Ontario Station Leader.

“The dedicated work of our 155 Ontario Employees continues to prompt our Customers to choose Southwest Airlines time and again.”

“Southwest Airlines is Ontario’s largest commercial airline, handling more than 50 percent of passenger traffic,” stated Jess Romo, Ontario’s general manager. “We’re excited to celebrate Southwest’s 25th anniversary here and hope they service Ontario for another 25 years and beyond.”

Ontario (ONT) statistics:

• Southwest began service from Ontario on May 15, 1985, with five daily nonstop departures to Phoenix.
• Southwest currently offers 42 daily nonstop departures to seven cities: Chicago (Midway), Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix, Sacramento, and San Jose.
• Southwest gives Customers the Freedom to Fly from Ontario to 52 destinations across the country on convenient nonstop, direct, or connecting service.
• 155 Southwest Employees work at Ontario International Airport.
• Ontario was the 23rd Station to join the Southwest Airlines system.

Southwest Airlines is celebrating with its Employees and Customers today at its gates at Ontario International Airport with gate games, decorations, a DJ, and relaxing massages!

Additionally, our ONT Employees are Sharing the Spirit of the 25th anniversary by sending smiles to children at the Pomona Valley Hospital and the Loma Linda Childrens Hospital by making greeting cards. Employees will create and decorate handmade get well wishes or thinking of you cards that will be distributed through the Inland Empire HandsOn Network. Southwest Airline’s Employees proudly Share the Spirit through volunteering in the communities where they work and live.