Latest news with #passengerTraffic
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Shannon Airport traffic increases 7% in first six months of 2025
Shannon Airport saw its passenger traffic increase by 7 per cent in the first half of the year, rising to more than one million over the six months. Chief executive of the Shannon Airport Group Mary Considine said the airport was proud of the strong growth in the first half of the year. The latest growth comes on the heels of a strong 2024, when the airport hit a 15 year high with more than 2.1 million passengers passing through its doors. It was also the first time since 2009 that the airport has broken the 2 million passenger barrier. But she called on the Government to support further growth at the airport through national policy. 'As we continue to deliver strong growth and expand our international reach, it's vital that the new National Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport,' she said. 'With the right policy support, we can unlock even greater connectivity, drive regional economic development, and ensure balanced growth across the country.' READ MORE Shannon Airport currently serves 12 countries with 38 routes. The airport is expecting further growth in the second half of the year. Ryanair recently announced it would base a fourth aircraft at Shannon and add three new routes to Lapland, Madeira, and Madrid. It has also increased the frequencies of six existing services. The airport has seen a €30 million investment programme implemented across the airport and Shannon Airport Business Park, including the provision of 1,000 new car parking spaces head of the summer season. The airport has also committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 51 per cent by 2030 with a view to reaching net zero by 2050. The airport has asked the Government to consider a 'high speed bus network' for the Shannon catchment area in a bid to draw traffic from Dublin Airport amid a debate over Dublin's 32 million annual passenger cap. Ms Considine has previously pitched the airport as part of the solution to relieving pressure on Dublin Airport, pointing out the 'under utilised airport capacity' in the other airports in the country.
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Muscat airport traffic falls; Salalah sees modest growth
Muscat – The total number of passengers passing through Oman's airports from January to April this year reached 4,701,055, marking a 4.1% drop compared to the same period last year when the figure stood at 4,901,855. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed that Muscat International Airport handled 4,222,789 passengers by the end of April, down 4.7% from 4,428,726 a year ago. Flights through Muscat also declined by 8.6% to 29,731, from 32,520 in the same period of 2024. In contrast, Salalah Airport recorded a 6.8% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 458,394 by April, up from 429,181 last year. However, the total number of flights dipped slightly by 0.2% to 2,974. Sohar Airport also saw sharp decline both in flight operations and the number of passengers reaching there by air. The number of flights in Suhar dropped by 62.5% to 72 from 192, while passenger numbers plummeted by 98.7% to just 307, compared to 23,842 last year. Duqm Airport also reported a slight decrease. Flights fell 1.9% to 204, while passengers dropped 2.7% to 19,565, down from 20,106. At Muscat International Airport, Indian nationals remained the largest group of travellers, with 182,628 passengers recorded till April this year. Omanis were the second most travellers with 101,087, followed by Pakistanis with 47,078 passengers. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
15-06-2025
- Times of Oman
Oman's airports handle over 4.7 million passengers till April
Muscat: The total number of passengers traveling through Oman's airports by the end of April 2025 reached 4,701,055, marking a 4.1% decline compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded 4,901,855 passengers. Preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) indicated that Muscat International Airport handled 4,222,789 passengers by the end of April 2025, down 4.7% from 4,428,726 passengers during the same period in 2024. The number of flights also decreased by 8.6%, totaling 29,731 flights compared to 32,520 flights in the previous year. Meanwhile, Salalah Airport saw a 6.8% increase in passenger traffic, reaching 458,394 passengers by the end of April 2025, up from 429,181 passengers in the same period last year. However, total flights at the airport experienced a marginal decline of 0.2%, with 2,974 flights compared to 2,980 flights in April 2024. Sohar Airport recorded a sharp drop in flight operations, with a 62.5% decrease in flights (72 flights compared to 192 in April 2024). Passenger numbers plummeted by 98.7%, with only 307 passengers, down from 23,842 in the same period last year. Similarly, Duqm Airport witnessed a 1.9% reduction in flights, totaling 204 flights by the end of April 2025 versus 208 flights in April 2024. Passenger traffic also declined by 2.7%, reaching 19,565 passengers compared to 20,106 in the previous year. As for the most active nationalities at Muscat International Airport, Indian travelers topped the list for both arrivals and departures, with a total of 182,628 passengers in April 2025 (99,163 arrivals and 83,465 departures). Omani nationals followed with 101,087 passengers (45,072 arrivals and 56,015 departures), while Pakistani travelers ranked third with 47,078 passengers (25,426 arrivals and 21,652 departures).
Gulf Business
12-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
In numbers: Dubai processes over 629,000 travellers during Eid holiday
Image: Dubai Airports Dubai saw a surge in passenger traffic over the Eid al-Adha holiday, with authorities reporting more than 629,000 travellers crossing through its borders. The figures reflect the emirate's position as a global transit and residence hub. Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, assistant DG of the Air Ports Sector, affirmed that the figures recorded during the Eid holiday reflect Dubai's steadily growing position as a preferred travel hub for passengers from around the world — thanks to the seamless coordination on the ground and the activation of smart systems across all entry points. 'We have made it a priority to ensure a seamless travel experience through smart gates and artificial intelligence technologies, which have contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the flow of movement.' He also emphasised that the travel experience has become part of our commitment to enhancing quality of life, in line with the Dubai government's approach to providing flexible services that meet individuals' expectations and enhance the readiness of its institutions. Here's a breakdown of the movement and what it says about Dubai's travel readiness: Total travellers during Eid: Between June 5 and June 8, 629,559 passengers arrived or departed through Dubai's air, land, and sea ports. Dubai International Airport led the traffic: 581,527 travellers passed through Hatta border crossing also saw high activity: 46,863 travellers crossed via the Hatta land port during the holiday period. Maritime ports handled modest traffic: 1,169 travellers entered or exited through Dubai's seaports. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) credited strategic coordination across the aviation and border sectors for managing the high volume with efficiency.
Arabian Business
11-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Eid Al Adha in Dubai saw 630,000 travellers pass through ports
Almost 630,000 passengers passed through Dubai's ports during the Eid Al Adha holidays, with air travel being the most popular route. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs revealed that the total number of arriving and departing travellers through all the emirate's ports during the Eid Al Adha holiday, from June 5 to June 8, 2025, reached 629,559 passengers. This figure reflects the vibrancy that Dubai enjoys as a global hub for transit and residence. Dubai Eid Al Adha travel Dubai International Airport accounted for the largest share of this movement, registering 581,527 travellers. Meanwhile, 46,863 travellers passed through the Hatta border post, and 1,169 more crossed via maritime ports during the same period. Major General Talal Al-Shanqeeti, Assistant Director General of the Air Ports Sector, said the figures recorded during the Eid holiday reflect Dubai's steadily growing position as a preferred travel hub for passengers from around the world—thanks to the seamless coordination on the ground and the activation of smart systems across all entry points. He said: 'We have made it a priority to ensure a seamless travel experience through smart gates and artificial intelligence technologies, which have contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the flow of movement'. He added that the travel experience has become part of our commitment to enhancing quality of life, in line with the Dubai government's approach to providing flexible services that meet individuals' expectations and enhance the readiness of its institutions. The results reflect the ability of GDRFA Dubai in collaboration and integrated coordination with strategic partners in the aviation and border sectors, to manage exceptional travel seasons with high efficiency, within a flexible work environment that keeps pace with innovation and continuous development requirements.
