Airport posts 14% passenger growth

Abu Dhabi Airports Company yesterday announced that Abu Dhabi International Airport in August achieved 14 per cent growth over last year's figures as passenger traffic reached 1.09 million. Cargo rose to 39,841 tonnes, an increase of five per cent over August 2010. The double-digit growth at Abu Dhabi International Airport during August is mainly attributed to the healthy growth of all airlines operating at the airport, and also supported by the Eid holiday. Being one of the fastest growing airports in the region, Abu Dhabi has been growing by 12.2 per cent, during the first eight months of 2011, the airport company said in a statement. "The continuous increase of Abu Dhabi International Airport's passenger traffic goes in parallel with the growth that the emirate is witnessing in trade, industry and tourism. Up to August, we have welcomed million million passengers through our airport, providing efficient and high-quality services. "We continuously monitor the market and the travel trends to ensure that Abu Dhabi International Airport offers enhanced connectivity and an increased number of destinations and frequencies to all travellers," said James E. Bennett, chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Airports Company. London, Jeddah, Doha, Bangkok and Manila were the five busiest routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport in August, generating 21 per cent of passenger traffic. The top regions for the month were the Far East, Middle East and Europe with 37 per cent, 25 per cent and 22 per cent growth respectively.