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Arabian Business
5 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai International Airport named most connected hub in Asia-Pacific and Middle East
Dubai International (DXB) has maintained its position as the leading airport in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking for the Asia-Pacific & Middle East. DXB topped the list of the top 10 hub airports for connectivity last year, followed by Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Qatar's Hamad International Airport, and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. The ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Ranking, a comprehensive, passenger-centric analytical tool developed in collaboration with PwC in 2023, is refined for its third edition in 2025. It assesses performance through three fundamental building blocks – network scale and frequency, economic weight of destinations, and connection quality and efficiency. Commenting on the achievement, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said connectivity is the cornerstone of relevance in global aviation, and the operator was pleased to see Dubai International (DXB) recognised once again as the region's leading hub in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking. 'What sets DXB apart is not only the scale of our network, but the consistency and quality of the connections the airport provides,' he said. ACI said on average, connectivity across all airports rose in both Asia-Pacific and the Middle East by more than 14 per cent last year. 'The Middle East, however, isn't just recovering – it's setting a new pace. Both intra-regional and inter-continental connectivity have not only bounced back but have exceeded pre-pandemic levels by a significant margin of 18 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively,' it said. Griffiths said DXB currently serves more than 265 destinations across six continents, reinforcing its contribution to global trade, tourism, and the creation of sustainable economic opportunities. 'But connectivity at this level only matters if it is delivered with precision. Our strength lies in combining reach with efficiency, ensuring fast, seamless and secure journeys for tens of millions of guests each year,' he added.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Delhi Airport emerges among Top 10 hubs in Asia-Pacific and Middle East region
New Delhi: Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC and MID). The ranking, topped by Dubai International Airport, recognises Delhi Airport's growing stature as a global transit hub, with seamless connectivity to 153 destinations worldwide, including 81 domestic and 72 international routes. It is also in line with the Government of India's endeavour to develop Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a global transit hub. CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, "We are immensely proud and honored that Delhi Airport has been recognized as one of the top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region in the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking by Airports Council International." "Being the only Indian airport to achieve this distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and passenger-centric service," said Jaipuriar. "Together, we will continue to enhance connectivity, improve passenger experience, and uphold our position as a premier gateway connecting India to the world." Under its ambitious Phase 3A expansion project, DIAL has successfully doubled the International-to-International transfer area, enhancing capacity and passenger convenience. New biometric registration kiosks for e-visa holders are among several recent upgrades designed to streamline the travel experience. Delhi Airport emerges as a gateway to the world: Delhi Airport has significantly broadened its global footprint by adding over 20 exclusive international destinations in recent years. New routes include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Tokyo Haneda, and more, the airport operator said in a statement. Over the past decade, transfer passenger volume has doubled, underscoring Delhi Airport's emergence as a premier transit hub in South Asia. Delhi connects to 88% of India's long-haul destinations and operates 56 per cent of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights. Nearly half (42 per cent) of all long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their travel gateway. Each year, Delhi Airport facilitates seamless connections for 4 million domestic passengers traveling onward to international destinations. "With Indian carriers increasingly deploying wide-body aircraft, Delhi Airport is on track to become a Global gateway hub, strengthening its role as the preferred gateway for international and long-haul travellers," the airport operator said in the statement. The 2025 edition of the ACI rankings introduced a 'Hub Connectivity Index', which evaluates airports on the quality and effectiveness of their hub operations. The index considers factors such as: * Transfer viability and window timings * Route deviations from optimal paths * Strength and reach of onward connectivity. Dubai International Airport leads this year's Hub Connectivity Index, followed by Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports. Delhi Airport has secured the 10th spot.
Trade Arabia
7 days ago
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Dubai Airports CEO hails top spot in ACI ranking
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has hailed Dubai International (DXB) being recognised once again as the region's leading hub in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking. In a statement, Griffiths said: "We are pleased to see Dubai International (DXB) recognised once again as the region's leading hub in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking. "What sets DXB apart is not only the scale of our network, but the consistency and quality of the connections the airport provides. With more than 100 international airlines serving 265 plus destinations across six continents, DXB continues to play a vital role in enabling global trade, tourism and economic opportunity. "But connectivity at this level only matters if it is delivered with precision. Our strength lies in combining reach with efficiency, ensuring fast, seamless and secure journeys for tens of millions of guests each year," he said. "This recognition reflects the oneDXB spirit - a shared commitment of our airline partners, the broader airport community and the city of Dubai. Together, we are shaping a model of airport connectivity that is agile, guest-focused and economically significant, not just for the region but for the world," Groffiths added. - TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Airports CEO hails top spot in ACI ranking
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has hailed Dubai International (DXB) being recognised once again as the region's leading hub in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking. In a statement, Griffiths said: "We are pleased to see Dubai International (DXB) recognised once again as the region's leading hub in ACI's 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking. "What sets DXB apart is not only the scale of our network, but the consistency and quality of the connections the airport provides. With more than 100 international airlines serving 265 plus destinations across six continents, DXB continues to play a vital role in enabling global trade, tourism and economic opportunity. "But connectivity at this level only matters if it is delivered with precision. Our strength lies in combining reach with efficiency, ensuring fast, seamless and secure journeys for tens of millions of guests each year," he said. "This recognition reflects the oneDXB spirit - a shared commitment of our airline partners, the broader airport community and the city of Dubai. Together, we are shaping a model of airport connectivity that is agile, guest-focused and economically significant, not just for the region but for the world," Griffiths added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
