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BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Dublin and Cork airports both had busiest ever May in 2025
Dublin and Cork airports both had their busiest ever May last month. Passenger numbers were up 4.5 per cent in Dublin Airport, with three 120,000 passenger days in May, while Cork Airport passenger numbers were up 17 per cent. Advertisement Cork Airport welcomed over 330,000 passengers in May, following their announcement last month of a €200 million capital investment plan. Dublin Airport welcomed more than 3,257,700 passengers in May, and on 27 days, there were more than 100,000 passengers passing through. The previous highest ever number of passengers in the month of May was 115,000 on May 23rd, 2024. The May performance reflects the demand that exists to travel through Ireland's national hub airport and onwards to other destinations throughout the island, as well as people connecting from Ireland to destinations across the world, a daa press release said. Advertisement The company added that "due to the High Court decision that the Irish Aviation Authority cannot take the passenger planning cap into account when allocating slots to airlines, the number of flights has surged in the summer period". "However, this is a temporary relief pending the outcome of the legal process currently before the European Court of Justice, and the cap remains in place until a solution is found," they said. "Daa continues to do all it can to remove the passenger cap through the planning system and welcomes the comments by Minister of Transport Darragh O'Brien at Dublin Chamber of Commerce last month that he expects to bring forward legislative proposals to resolve the issue in the coming months, while respecting the independence of the planning process." Daa chief executive Kenny Jacobs said that the May Bank Holiday weekend brought a brilliant start to the month at Cork Airport, with passenger numbers on that weekend up 20 per cent on the same weekend in 2024. Advertisement "We're also celebrating new routes, including the start last Saturday of SunExpress' route to Izmir in Türkiye. SunExpress is Cork's ninth and newest airline, and it's great to have a direct service to Türkiye on the route map," he said. "With the peak holiday season now in full flow, the whole team at Cork Airport are well prepared for a very busy summer - quite possibly the busiest summer ever. It's great to see such healthy numbers on some of our inbound services from the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy as tourists fly to Cork – the gateway to the South of Ireland," Mr Jacob added. He also said that summer has come early to Dublin Airport, with May 2025 "comfortably" their busiest ever, with three record-breaking 120,000+ passenger days. "It's all hands-on-deck across the airport to make sure our passengers have a smooth and enjoyable time at the airport, and we're working hard to ensure standards are even higher than they were last summer when our passenger satisfaction scores reached an all-time high," Mr Jacobs said. Advertisement "We've listened closely to what areas passengers want us to focus on, and we are using that feedback to introduce a whole host of improvements that aim to remove pinch points for those both arriving and departing from our terminals." He added that May numbers at Dublin Airport were boosted by the launch of new routes, including direct Aer Lingus services to Nashville and Indianapolis. "Of course, we would be adding even more high-demand new routes if it wasn't for the uncertainty of the passenger cap, which is still making airlines cautious about bringing increased frequencies and new direct routes to locations like India, Brazil and Singapore. That will remain the case until the cap is fully removed," he said. "Research we commissioned from independent polling company Red C found that 86 per cent of Fingal residents support further development of Dublin Airport to allow it to grow, while 84% agree that having the airport in their community fuels economic development".
Travel Daily News
28-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
RIX Riga Airport posts 3.4 million euros profit in 2024
RIX Riga Airport surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels in 2024, doubling profits, advancing sustainability goals, and preparing for major terminal expansion. RIX Riga Airport continues its steady growth – the number of passengers served in 2024 surpassed pre-pandemic levels (2019), and the company's profit more than doubled compared to 2023, reaching 3.4 million euros, according to the audited annual report for 2024. Passenger numbers continued to grow last year, reaching 7.1 million – a 7 % increase compared to 2023. Of all passengers served, 78% were direct passengers. The number of flights to and from Riga Airport also increased by 3%, with a total of 63,000 flights handled. The rise in passenger numbers contributed to a growth in net turnover, which reached 77.63 million euros in 2024 – 7 % more than the previous year. Revenue from aviation services amounted to 44.87 million euros, while non-aviation services generated 32.76 million euros – a year-on-year increase of over 12%. Several key investment projects were implemented during the year to enhance passenger experience, airport efficiency, and sustainability. In total, Riga Airport invested 16.2 million euros last year. Major projects included the purchase of electric buses for passenger transport (3 million euros), continued reconstruction of the technical services building (over 2 million euros), and upgrades to the airport's electrical infrastructure. The airport also completed a project to replace aircraft bridges and purchased an electric ambulift for passengers with reduced mobility, along with high-powered airside ground handling equipment. '2024 was a pivotal year in the development of Riga Airport. Not only did we celebrate the airport's 50th anniversary – honouring our history and collective achievements – but we also looked firmly toward the future. We rebranded the airport, giving it a modern, internationally competitive identity that clearly supports our strategic goal of becoming the future travel hub of Northern Europe. Our progress is reflected in the results – strong passenger volumes, solid financial performance, and significant advances in sustainability and infrastructure development. This year, we continue implementing major upgrades that will allow us to accommodate more passengers, reduce our environmental impact, and reinforce Latvia's position on the Nordic aviation map. Moreover, in the second half of 2025, following the conclusion of an international construction tender, we plan to launch the expansion of the Riga Airport's passenger terminal, for which we have already received binding financing offers from international financial institutions. This is a testament to Riga Airport's corporate reliability and financial stability,' said Chairperson of the Board of RIX Riga Airport, Mrs. Laila Odiņa. According to the Global Reporting Index (GRI) standards, Riga Airport has also published its audited non-financial report outlining its sustainability strategy results. The airport's commitment to sustainability has been recognised with the highest 'Diamond' rating in the Sustainability Index. In 2023, the company updated its NetZero roadmap, pledging to reach climate neutrality by 2035. Significant reductions in CO₂ emissions have already been achieved, with the airport reaching Level 3 of the international 'Airport Carbon Accreditation' (ACA) programme. Key contributors to these results include the development of solar panel parks and replacing ageing diesel-powered buses with new electric buses used for airside passenger transport.
Travel Daily News
19-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Passenger numbers grow at Fraport airports worldwide in April
Fraport annpunced that in April 2025, a total of 5.3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), representing an increase of 4.8 percent compared to the same month last year. FRA saw particularly strong demand for flights to warm-weather destinations in Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. Aircraft movements climbed by 4.3 percent to 39,168 takeoffs and landings. Maximum takeoff weights (or MTOWs) were around 2.4 million metric tons, an expansion of 3.2 percent year-on-year. The airports in Fraport's global network also recorded passenger growth in April 2025. Ljubljana Airport (LJU) in Slovenia registered a 12.7 percent traffic increase on April last year, with 125,567 travelers. In South America, Fraport's two Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA) served a total of 1.0 million passengers, a rise of 7.2 percent. Similarly, Peru's Lima Airport (LIM) saw traffic grow by 8.4 percent to roughly 2.0 million passengers. In Greece, the 14 airports operated by the Fraport Group welcomed a total of 1.8 million passengers, up 4.9 percent year-on-year. Notably, traffic at the two Bulgarian coastal airports of Burgas (BOJ) and Varna (VAR) surged by 29.8 percent to 128,058 passengers overall. On the Turkish Riviera, Antalya Airport (AYT) achieved traffic growth of 6.6 percent, serving 2.6 million passengers in the month under review. The total number of passengers at all airports actively managed by the Fraport Group grew by 6.2 percent year-on-year to around 13.0 million in April 2025.
Times of Oman
13-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Airports records 9% growth in passenger traffic in April 2025
Muscat -- Oman Airports announced growth in air traffic and passenger numbers across the Sultanate of Oman's airports during April 2025, with passenger numbers rising by 9% and aircraft movements increasing by 6% compared to the same month in 2024. Oman Airports affirmed that this growth reflects ongoing efforts in the aviation sector to enhance passenger traffic through Oman's airports, underscoring sustained momentum in air travel, particularly at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport. According to official statistics, the total number of passengers traveling through Oman's airports in April 2025 reached 1,163,163, compared to 1,066,942 in April 2024. Muscat International Airport was the primary driver of this growth, with passenger numbers rising from 947,449 in April 2024 to 1,039,208 in April 2025, constituting a 9.7% increase. Salalah Airport also recorded positive growth, with passenger numbers climbing from 109,844 in April 2024 to 118,390 in April 2025, marking a 7.8% rise. This signals a promising tourism season, especially with the approaching Khareef Dhofar (monsoon season), which attracts large numbers of visitors due to the governorate's unique natural climate. Authorities concerned anticipate continued growth in passenger numbers in the coming months, supported by tourism events and promotional initiatives that enhance Oman's position as a leading regional travel destination.
Trade Arabia
13-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Etihad Airways welcomes 1.7m guests in April
Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, reported strong growth in April 2025, welcoming 1.7 million guests, a 21% increase from the previous year. The airline recorded a passenger load factor of 89%, a significant improvement from 84% in April 2024. Year-to-date, Etihad has welcomed 6.7 million passengers, 1 million more than 2024, aiming to exceed 21 million passengers in 2025. Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO, said: "April was another exceptionally strong month for Etihad, with impressive passenger growth of 21% compared to the same period last year. With almost 7 million guests flown in the first four months alone, we're building strong momentum toward another record-breaking year." "Our April load factor of 89% shows customers continue to choose Etihad for our quality of service, network, and overall value. We're now on track to carry more than 21 million guests in 2025 – more than ever before in our history'.
