In May 2024, Zurich Airport welcomed 2,772,182 passengers, marking a 9% increase from the previous year and surpassing pre-crisis levels from May 2019 by 2%. This milestone, partly due to the timing of the Whitsun and Corpus Christi holidays, saw over 100,000 passengers on May 17 alone.
Local passengers totalled 1,975,161, with transfer passengers making up 29% (791,352 passengers). Air traffic movements rose by 7% year-on-year to 23,762 takeoffs or landings, reaching 97% of May 2019 levels. The average number of passengers per movement slightly decreased to 132, while the seat load factor was 79%.
Freight volume also saw a significant increase, with 37,382 tonnes transported, up 23% from last year, though slightly below May 2019 levels by 2%.
This post was published on 13 June 2024 12:12
Emirates has announced plans to recruit more than 1,500 pilots over the next two years,…
Perth Airport has announced the return of China Southern Airlines' seasonal direct flights between Perth…
Eindhoven Airport has added seven new lifting aids in its baggage hall, bringing the total…
Dubai International Airport (DXB) saw a strong start to 2025, welcoming 23.4 million passengers in…
Finnair announced it will cancel approximately 140 flights on Friday, May 2, due to a…
Athens has signed a deal with Airbus Helicopters for eight H215 helicopters, with options for…