Región de Murcia International Airport: Struggling to Soar Beyond Its Predecessor Galopax on Wikipedia Located in southeastern Spain, Región de Murcia International Airport (RMU) was envisioned as a modern gateway to the Costa Cálida, promising enhanced capacity and connectivity when it replaced the ageing San Javier Airport in 2019. Yet, five years on, the airport continues to grapple with attracting airlines and surpassing the passenger numbers once achieved by its predecessor. In 2024, RMU handled 907,668 passengers and 7,140 flight movements—figures that, while respectable, fall short of San Javier’s peak performance. So, why has the new airport struggled to take off? Location: A Double-Edged Sword One key issue lies in RMU’s...
Low-Cost Airline Operators in Australia: An Industry Perspective Australia’s aviation landscape has undergone significant transformation since the rise of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the early 2000s. These airlines, characterised by no-frills service, point-to-point routes, and heavy reliance on ancillary revenues, have democratised air travel, making it accessible to a broader demographic. This article examines the state of Australia’s LCC sector, analysing key players, market dynamics, challenges, and future opportunities. Australia’s vast geography and dispersed population make air travel indispensable. LCCs now account for approximately 40% of the domestic market, competing fiercely with full-service airlines (FSAs) like Qantas...
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport flat in January due to 32 million cap daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has released its first monthly passenger numbers for 2025, which show Cork Airport remains on trend as the fastest growing airport in Ireland with 7% more passengers in January versus the same month last year. It was a different story in Dublin, where the number of passengers through Dublin Airport's terminals was flat in January 2024 at 2.1 million due to the impact of the 32 million passenger cap. If there was no cap at Dublin Airport, there would have been an additional 150,000-200,000 passengers in January, which would have been a boost to tourism, the economy, and well-paid aviation jobs. Dublin Airport...
Australia’s largest airports join forces in the fight against human trafficking In an Australian first, Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport have joined forces to launch a public awareness campaign to fight human trafficking. The country’s two largest international airports have partnered with anti-human trafficking organisation, A21, to run the “Can You See Me?” campaign, with guidance and input from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). This initiative will educate people on how to recognise and report the signs of human trafficking. From today, digital screens and billboards at both airports will display images and messages, stating that slavery still exists and urging people: “If you suspect it, report it.” QR codes also link to...
Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship SYD100 now in its fifth year supporting young people from under-represented groups to enter the aviation industry Beginning in 2020, scholarship will be awarded for 100 years Sydney Airport has announced 19-year-old Harmony Boonaerts as the newest recipient of the Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship in 2024. Hailing from Ulladulla on the South Coast of New South Wales, Harmony will soon enter her first year of a Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is the third female to be awarded the scholarship since the inaugural award in 2020. Harmony said she has always been interested in aviation, regularly camping near Moruya Airport...
Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off Over 2,500 unclaimed items to be auctioned off for charity, with bids starting at $10 Online auction running from Saturday 4 May to Sunday May 12 Catalogue of 2024 Sydney Lost Property Auction for charity www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au More than $1.6 million has been raised for charities through lost property auctions since 2013 Sydney Airport’s popular annual Lost Property Auction for charity has kicked off today, with more than 2,500 unclaimed items up for grabs. All the money raised in the auction will be donated to the Harding Miller Education Foundation, which awards four-year scholarships to high school girls with high academic potential who are experiencing...
Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues • Iconic Australian food brand Betty’s Burgers makes its Australian airport debut at T1 International • Joined by crowd favourites Oporto and Mad Mex, new food brands heralds shake up to Sydney Airport’s casual dining portfolio • New, contemporary food options deliver greater value for customers Sydney Airport has today opened Betty’s Burgers at the T1 International terminal casual dining precinct in an Australian airport first. This is the first-time customers will be able to enjoy the iconic burger brand in an airport setting, with Betty’s Burgers showcasing an extensive menu of their classic burgers, sides and drinks. Betty’s Burgers is joined by Oporto - the home of the Bondi Burger...
Over 465,000 passengers travel through Malta International Airport in first month of 2024 Malta International Airport welcomed 465,482 passengers in the first month of 2024, exceeding the 400,000-passenger mark in January for the first time since 2020. Passenger movements through Malta International Airport registered an upswing of 22.7 per cent over 2023, with traffic peaking on January 6th. The day brought the hectic holiday travel season to a close, as 151 flights carried 23,923 passengers to and from Malta International Airport. Aircraft movements totalled 3,511 in January, corresponding to a 23.4 per cent growth when compared with the same month in 2023. While seat capacity increased by 27.4 per cent over the reference year...
New Dublin Airport Deal To Provide 35 Million Bus Seats For Passengers Passengers at Dublin Airport will have more bus options available to them than ever before after new permits were issued to allow bus operators to pick up and drop off outside the airport’s two terminals. Following a successful tender process for the allocation of bus stops at Dublin Airport, daa has secured commitments from operators that they will deliver a seat for every passenger from 2024 onwards, with more than 35 million bus seats expected to be available by 2025. Operators have also committed to increase capacity further in subsequent years if demand requires. The improvements will kick in from March this year, with more than 1,000 buses per day set to...
daa Unveils 20-Point Plan To Accelerate Environmental Sustainability Ambitions At Dublin And Cork Airports DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has today unveiled details of 20 environmental sustainability initiatives being rolled out at Dublin and Cork Airports, which will accelerate both airports’ climate and sustainability related ambitions, including achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The projects are also matched by a planned investment of more than €400 million as part of the company’s recent Infrastructure Application to Fingal County Council, that will make operations at Dublin Airport amongst the most environmentally friendly of any peer airport in Europe. daa is committed to ensuring sustainable...

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