Abu Dhabi records 22% growth in passenger traffic

Cargo traffic also continued to grow, reaching 45,261 tonnes, an increase of 19% compared to the month of April 2011.

The significant growth recorded during April is mainly attributed to the healthy growth of all airlines operating from the airport, the report said. Aircraft movement has also registered 6% increase with 9,893 aircraft movements in the same month.

Chief operating officer, Ahmed Al Haddabi:  “It is encouraging to be seeing sustained growth as we enter the second quarter of the year. The positive performance in passenger traffic this month demonstrates the airports healthy growth with more passengers choosing Abu Dhabi International airport to be their gateway to the rest of the world, and as Abu Dhabi reinforces its position as a key business and tourism destination.  Whilst we welcome the summer season, Abu Dhabi is focusing its resources on delivering service quality to compete with the world’s leading airports, and enabling it to cater to the expected travel peaks.”

During April, Bangkok registered the highest traffic followed by Doha, Manila, London and Jeddah as the top five routes from Abu Dhabi.