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Abu Dhabi International Airport receives over 2.8 million passengers during Q1 2011
Abu Dhabi, April 17, 2011 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) yesterday announced that more than 2.8 million passengers have passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport during the first quarter of 2011. This passenger traffic figure represents an increase of 9.4 per cent from same period last year.
It added that between the months of January and March, the airport received 28,724 flights carrying 2,820,045 passengers. Cargo traffic was also on the rise, with an increase of 9 per cent throughout the three months.
ADAC noted that the month of March particularly saw a significant surge in traffic with passenger numbers reaching 983,000 which is an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same period last year. The company also revealed a 6 per cent increase in aircraft movements along with an impressive increase in transported cargo in March.
Eng. Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President, Airports Operations at ADAC commented, "The first quarter of this year has been yet another display of the positive progress Abu Dhabi Airports Company has been making. The continuous flow of passengers through the Emirate remains strong and we expect momentum to remain as we draw closer to the busier summer season. Preparations for this season have commenced with the recent addition of direct flights to Hong Kong, via Cathay Pacific starting in June, to the list of destinations served by the airport and the completion of the Terminal 1 refurbishments later this quarter."
London, Bangkok, Doha, Manila, and Jeddah rank as the top routes thus far; accounting for 21 per cent of the total traffic. Notably, flights to Jeddah have increased by an impressive 48 per cent in comparison with the same time last year. Far East, Middle East and Europe continue to be the top regions generating the most traffic from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
During the first quarter of 2011 Abu Dhabi International Airport has welcomed new routes and destinations and added new flight frequencies for its existing and new airlines. The Capital's airport welcomed VAustralia with its nonstop services to Sydney, Etihad Airways launched its new route to Bangalore, and Air India Express added flights to Amritsar and Mangalore, contributing to the strong traffic growth recorded at the airport. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
It added that between the months of January and March, the airport received 28,724 flights carrying 2,820,045 passengers. Cargo traffic was also on the rise, with an increase of 9 per cent throughout the three months.
ADAC noted that the month of March particularly saw a significant surge in traffic with passenger numbers reaching 983,000 which is an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same period last year. The company also revealed a 6 per cent increase in aircraft movements along with an impressive increase in transported cargo in March.
Eng. Ahmed Al Haddabi, Senior Vice President, Airports Operations at ADAC commented, "The first quarter of this year has been yet another display of the positive progress Abu Dhabi Airports Company has been making. The continuous flow of passengers through the Emirate remains strong and we expect momentum to remain as we draw closer to the busier summer season. Preparations for this season have commenced with the recent addition of direct flights to Hong Kong, via Cathay Pacific starting in June, to the list of destinations served by the airport and the completion of the Terminal 1 refurbishments later this quarter."
London, Bangkok, Doha, Manila, and Jeddah rank as the top routes thus far; accounting for 21 per cent of the total traffic. Notably, flights to Jeddah have increased by an impressive 48 per cent in comparison with the same time last year. Far East, Middle East and Europe continue to be the top regions generating the most traffic from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
During the first quarter of 2011 Abu Dhabi International Airport has welcomed new routes and destinations and added new flight frequencies for its existing and new airlines. The Capital's airport welcomed VAustralia with its nonstop services to Sydney, Etihad Airways launched its new route to Bangalore, and Air India Express added flights to Amritsar and Mangalore, contributing to the strong traffic growth recorded at the airport. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
