Queen Alia International Airport receives 736,709 passengers during May
Ammon News - Airport International Group (AIG) has announced that the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 736,709 passengers (PAX) during May 2025, marking a 12.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
QAIA also recorded 6,532 aircraft movements (ACM) throughout the month, a 10.8% year-on-year rise, while cargo traffic amounted to 6,217 tons, indicating an 8.9% decline against May 2024.
During the January to May 2025 period, QAIA welcomed 3,688,850 PAX, representing a 12.1% growth over the same five-month span in 2024. ACM totaled 30,504, up 7.7%, whereas cargo reached 27,912 tons, down 14.6% from the corresponding period last year.
"The sustained growth in passenger and aircraft movement traffic through May is a clear testament to the rising confidence in QAIA as a trusted and preferred gateway in the region. Amid ongoing regional tensions and related flight disruptions, our commitment remains unwavering: to ensure positive and seamless journeys marked by warm Jordanian hospitality and world-class services. At Airport International Group, we strive to uphold operational excellence while delivering an airport experience that truly feels like home," commented Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Deviller. Petra
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