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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance December 2023

Sydney Airport Traffic Performance December 2023 Sydney Airport has closed out 2023 with its strongest monthly passenger traffic since 2019, with a total of 3.58 million passengers passing through the terminals in December 2023. This represents a 15.8% increase on passenger traffic in December last year and a 90.6% recovery compared to December 2019. Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal saw 1.50 million passengers pass through in December, a 29.4% increase on the same month last year and a 93.3% recovery rate on December 2019. Domestic and regional passenger traffic was up 7.6% on the same month last year, with 2.08 million passengers coming through the T2 and T3 domestic terminals. The strong passenger volumes for December...
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New airline record as Asiana connects Melbourne Airport with Seoul

New airline record as Asiana connects Melbourne Airport with Seoul Photo: @andyc941 2023 ended on a high with a record number of international airlines now flying to Melbourne Airport Last night South Korea’s Asiana Airlines started seasonal services to Seoul, making it the 38th international carrier to serve Melbourne Airport. The airline is operating two direct flights a week between Melbourne Airport and the South Korean capital using a state-of-the-art Airbus A350 aircraft, fitted with 311 seats in a three-class configuration. With a population of more than nine million people, Seoul is a global economic hub and the gateway to one of the world’s manufacturing powerhouses as well as being the home of K-Pop. Flights will...
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The Shannon Airport Group welcomes over €7.1 million in Government funding for Shannon Airport

The Shannon Airport Group welcomes over €7.1 million in Government funding for Shannon Airport Thursday 28th December 2023: The Shannon Airport Group has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD., of €7.1 million in funding for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme. Commenting on the funding allocation, Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group said: “We warmly welcome Minister Chamber’s announcement of €7.1 million Government funding under the Regional Airports Programme. It demonstrates the Government's commitment to supporting the region’s connectivity and the broader economic benefits this brings to the region. This funding supported some of the...
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Malta International Airport completes resurfacing of Runway 05-23

Earlier today, Malta International Airport successfully concluded the resurfacing of Runway 05-23; the airport’s 2.4 kilometres-long secondary runway, which was originally constructed as an air force base when Malta was under British Rule. While the runway has re-opened to General Aviation, it is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2023, with minor infrastructural works due to take place in early January. Runway 23-05 is generally limited to use by General Aviation aircraft and aviation training institutions, however the runway also carries 9% of the airport’s commercial movements. Apart from providing the airport with additional operational flexibility, the resurfacing of this runway was critical to ensure that...
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Sydney Airport Traffic Performance November 2023

Sydney Airport Traffic Performance November 2023 A total of 3.41 million passengers passed through Sydney Airport in November 2023, a 15.0% increase on passenger traffic in November last year and a 91.4% recovery compared to November 2019. Sydney Airport’s T1 international terminal saw 1.26 million passengers pass through in November, a 29.8% increase on the same month last year and a 93% recovery rate on November 2019. Domestic passenger traffic was up 7.8% on the same month last year, with 2.15 million passengers coming through the T2 and T3 domestic terminals in November. Monthly Performance Year-to-date performance Passengers' Nov-23 Growth vs 2022 Growth vs 2019 YTD 2023 YTD v 2022 YTD v 2019 Domestic...
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) unveils new $20 million dining precinct inside Terminal 1

Melbourne Airport unveils new $20 million dining precinct inside Terminal 1 Seven new cafes and restaurants have opened inside Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 1 dining precinct known as The Square, including local favourites Rustica, Pope Joan, Veneziano and ST. ALi. Other venues in the new $20 million space include Mobo Moga – owned by Gary Mehigan, The Local Taphouse – run by Stomping Ground Brewing Co, and The Grace Wine Bar and Eatery. Restaurants in the 2,400smq2 precinct open as early as 4:30am, serving travellers up until half an hour before the last Qantas domestic departure. Melbourne Airport Chief of Retail Jai McDermott said the exciting redevelopment builds on the city’s food culture, connecting travellers to some of...
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Sydney Airport ready for biggest holiday period in 4 years

Sydney Airport ready for biggest holiday period in 4 years Sydney Airport is expecting 2.6 million passengers during the 3-week Christmas holiday peak, almost 500,000 more than last year Forecast includes 1.5 million domestic and 1.1 million international passengers Expected to be the biggest holiday period since 2019 New programs and incentives introduced to reduce wait times for passengers Sydney Airport is ready to welcome the 2.6 million passengers who are forecast to travel through the terminals during the upcoming Christmas holiday peak, from 14 December 2023 to 3 January 2024. The forecast anticipates 500,000 more passengers than the 2022 Christmas holiday peak and represents a 95 per cent recovery compared to the same period...
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Employees start making use of new baggage robots at Amsterdam

Employees start making use of new baggage robots at Amsterdam Schiphol acquires stake in manufacturer of baggage robots In the baggage hall at Schiphol, Aviapartner employees have started using the first of the airport’s new baggage robots. The robot is taking over the heavy physical work – the lifting of suitcases – from the baggage handling staff. Schiphol purchased 19 robots after positive reactions from employees during a trial earlier this year. In addition, the airport has acquired a 10% stake in Cobot Lift, the company that makes the robots, in order to ensure a swift roll out and scaling up at Schiphol. The baggage robots were specially and speedily developed for Schiphol in the past six months. Because the employee and the...
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Perth: China Eastern Airlines fires up for Year of the Dragon celebrations

Perth: China Eastern Airlines fires up for Year of the Dragon celebrations China Eastern Airlines will launch a seasonal direct service between Perth (PER) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) over Chinese New Year celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The non-stop service will operate three times a week for a four-week period between 20 January and 18 February 2024. Perth Airport Acting Chief Executive Officer Kate Holsgrove said the service gives Western Australians a perfect opportunity to experience Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai. “We are delighted to see China Eastern Airlines back in Perth adding more seats to the market during this busy holiday period. China Eastern Airlines launched a trial service...
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Asiana to connect Melbourne (MEL) with South Korea

Got Seoul? Got K-Pop! Asiana to connect Melbourne with South Korea Victoria will soon have a direct connection to one of Asia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities, with Asiana Airlines to launch seasonal flights between Melbourne Airport and Seoul Incheon Airport from December. The full-service carrier will operate two direct flights a week between Melbourne Airport and the South Korean capital using a state-of-the-art Airbus A350 aircraft. With a population of more than nine million people, Seoul is a global economic hub and the gateway to one of the world’s manufacturing powerhouses as well as being the home of K-Pop! Fares for the new seasonal service went on sale today, with flights to operate every Tuesday and Thursday from...
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