Abu Dhabi airports continue growth surge

The report indicated the capital’s airport registered a 10% increase in passenger traffic compared to the same period in 2011, reaching 1,211,464 passengers; aircraft movements increased by 7.9% reaching 10,711 and cargo traffic figures were also on the rise, with over 49,896 tonnes of freight handled throughout the month, recording an 18% increase.

Ahmad Al Haddabi, ADAC’s chief operating officer said: “As we approach the end of the year, it is apparent that 2012 will continue to maintain the growth trend in passenger traffic witnessed in the past years at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as shown by the 19.3% increase in passengers passing through the airport in the last 11 months compared with the same period in 2011, reaching 13.4 million passengers. Such figures are an indication as to the position of the capital’s airport as a major international aviation hub. ADAC looks forward to sustaining this dynamic growth, and to continue providing passengers with award-winning customer service combined with a high level of efficient and safe operations.”

Bangkok, Doha, London Heathrow, Manila and Bahrain were the top five routes for November, collectively claiming 21% of the total passenger traffic for the month.