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Close to 311,700 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport in July

Close to 311,700 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport in July 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels recouped last month Seat load factor (SLF) for July stood at 52.6 per cent The UK ranked second among MIA’s top five markets for July Last month’s traffic through Malta International Airport totalled 311,692 passenger movements, recouping 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels. This shows that Malta is recovering at a slower pace than its Southern European counterparts whose recovery rate for July averaged at 57 per cent according to Airports Council International data. Seat capacity deployed on routes to and from Malta was just 35.5 per cent below 2019 levels, with the seat load factor (SLF) for the month...
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Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2021: Positive Trend Continues

Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2021: Positive Trend Continues Cargo throughput at Frankfurt Airport sees further strong growth – Fraport Group airports worldwide also maintain upward trend Fraport Traffic Figures now provides (until further notice) a comparison between the current traffic figures and the corresponding 2019 base-year figures, in addition to the regular year-on-year reporting. Passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued to rise in July 2021. FRA welcomed some 2.85 million passengers in the reporting month, representing the highest monthly passenger volume since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Compared to July 2020, this equals an increase of 115.8 percent. However, this figure is based on a low...
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Close to 311,700 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport in July

Close to 311,700 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport in July 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels recouped last month Seat load factor (SLF) for July stood at 52.6 per cent The UK ranked second among MIA’s top five markets for July Last month’s traffic through Malta International Airport totalled 311,692 passenger movements, recouping 39 per cent of July 2019 traffic levels. This shows that Malta is recovering at a slower pace than its Southern European counterparts whose recovery rate for July averaged at 57 per cent according to Airports Council International data. Seat capacity deployed on routes to and from Malta was just 35.5 per cent below 2019 levels, with the seat load factor (SLF) for the month...
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Fraport Inaugurates New Passenger Terminal in Ljubljana

Fraport Inaugurates New Passenger Terminal in Ljubljana On June 16, Fraport Slovenija – a Fraport AG company – officially inaugurated its new passenger terminal at Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia. Fraport invested some €21 million in the ultra-modern terminal which strategically positions Ljubljana Airport to meet the future requirements of travel and tourism. After about a two-year construction period, the new terminal will be open to passenger traffic beginning July 1. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Fraport AG’s executive board member Dr. Pierre Dominique Prümm stressed: “We are confident the terminal will strengthen Ljubljana Airport’s competitive position in the region and internationally. This terminal is a symbol of...
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The first Air France flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle is welcomed at Malta International Airport

The first Air France flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle is welcomed at Malta International Airport A flight operated by Air France touched down at Malta International Airport yesterday evening, marking the launch of a triweekly service to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Air France’s schedule – offering flights every Monday, Friday, and Sunday – will further facilitate air travel between Malta and the capital of France, which country has consistently featured among the airport’s most popular markets for more than a decade. In 2019, France ranked fourth among Malta International Airport’s top five drivers of passenger traffic, with a 6.2 per cent market share. “Air France’s addition of Malta to its route network as one of...
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New Easyjet Base At Faro Airport Expected To Boost Tourism In the Algarve Region

New Easyjet Base At Faro Airport Expected To Boost Tourism In the Algarve Region EasyJet has officially inaugurated a new seasonal base at Faro Airport. The base is the airline’s third in Portugal, joining Lisbon (launched in 2012) and Porto ( 2015). According to EasyJet, the new base at the Algarve region’s airport gateway will operate between March and October. Three A320 aircraft will be allocated, operating on 21 routes servicing Faro. The routes connect Faro across Europe, to cities including Amsterdam, Basel, Belfast, Berlin Brandenburg, Bordeaux, Bristol, Geneva, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, Lyon, Manchester, Milan MXP, Paris CDG and Paris Orly. In addition to the existing routes, five new services to...
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Polish flag carrier LOT launches operations from Malta International Airport

Polish flag carrier LOT launches operations from Malta International Airport Malta International Airport today welcomed LOT Polish Airlines, marking the launch of a biweekly scheduled service to the Polish capital during the summer months. LOT Polish Airlines’ service will further strengthen the Maltese islands’ connectivity with the Polish market, whose ranking among Malta International Airport’s top drivers of traffic has steadily improved over the past years. In fact, the number of passengers travelling to and from Poland increased more than twofold between 2015 and 2019, as Malta International Airport’s Polish route network became more widespread. “Given that Poland has been one of our top Central European destinations in recent...
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75,420 passengers passed through Malta International Airport in May

75,420 passengers passed through Malta International Airport in May May was the first month of 2021 to surpass the 40,000 passenger mark May traffic dropped by 88.8 per cent over the same month in 2019 MIA expects capacity deployed by airlines in June to more than double over May As the Maltese islands edged closer to the reopening of travel and tourism, Malta International Airport registered 75,420 passenger movements during the month leading to this resumption. This total for May translates into a drop of 88.8 per cent compared to the same month in 2019, but marks a slight improvement over the first four months of 2021, during which monthly passenger movements consistently remained below the 40,000 mark. The top markets for May...
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Sydney Airport commits to net zero by 2030

Sydney Airport commits to net zero by 2030 Commitment includes all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions Biggest contributor to net zero target is switch to 100% renewable energy Climate strategy includes a focus on facilitating sustainable aviation fuels Sydney Airport has today announced it will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and outlined the practical initiatives and actions that will ensure it meets this commitment. Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert said: “The aviation industry has a critical role to play in combatting climate change, and we are making this commitment with clear line of sight to the outcome, and definite actions to get there. “Sydney Airport is proud of the leadership position we’ve taken on sustainability...
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Eager British tourists return to the Algarve

Eager British tourists return to the Algarve UK holidaymakers are once again travelling overseas from today, although currently only to exclusive “green list” destinations such as Portugal. Bookings for flights to Portugal, including tourist hotspot the Algarve, were reported to have increased dramatically last Friday, after the Portuguese government confirmed that travellers from the UK would be allowed to enter the country if they could provide a negative PCR test result from the previous 72 hours. Previously, there had been some confusion about the government’s position. Portugal is one of only 12 destinations included on the UK’s “green list”, which allows overseas holiday travel and enables tourists to return to the UK without...
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