Passenger Traffic At UAE Airports Surges 14.2% In H1 2024

UAE airports have registered a notable surge in passenger traffic in the first half of 2024. During the first six months of this year, UAE airports handled over 71.75 million passengers, compared to 62.79 million in the same period last year. This marks a surge of 14.2% in passenger traffic.

Meanwhile, air cargo traffic in the first half of 2024 reached 2,162,786 tonnes. This includes 528,430 tons of imports, 245,217 tonnes of exports, and 1,389,136 tons of transit cargo. Notably, national carriers accounted for 68% of the total air cargo traffic. February registered the highest growth in air traffic movements, with a growth rate of 15% compared to the same month last year.

Passenger traffic at #UAE airports surged by 14.2% in the first half of 2024.
During this period, UAE airports handled over 71.75 million passengers, compared to 62.79 million during the same period last year pic.twitter.com/XlSVMTNOuu

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Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), noted that the competitive performance and international reputation of UAE national carriers are reflected in these growth indicators, reported Emirates News Agency. "We are optimistic about the future, and the country is taking planned steps to further expand and grow in this vital sector," Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi added.