Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the leading trade association representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, has contributed US$50,000 to Airlink, a disaster logistics non-profit organisation, to support humanitarian relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) announced that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded increases in passengers and air traffic movements in May 2019. Passenger throughput increased 3.2% to 6.2 million compared to the same month last year, while flight movements rose 0.9% to 36,305.
Yangon Aerodrome Company Limited, the operator of Yangon International Airport, successfully concluded today its inaugural roadshow in Kolkata to enhance air links between Myanmar and India – two countries which enjoy rich historical and cultural ties.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority announced the launch of a new direct flight operation by Pegasus Airlines between Istanbul and Ras Al Khaimah to further expand the Emirate’s reach within major source markets in Europe and Russia.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (the AA) announced that passenger volume and flight movements at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued to increase in April 2019. During the month, HKIA handled 6.5 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3%,
The number of airline passengers who travelled through Melbourne Airport last month grew by 2.3 per cent compared to April last year. International traveller numbers hit 940,795, a rise of 4.9 per cent since April 2018. Meanwhile, the number of domestic passengers rose to 2,186,105, an increase of 1.2 per cent on April 2018.
FlyPelican has announced six additional flights per week on their popular Canberra service to meet growing passenger demand. These additional flights will be added during high demand periods.
Jetstar will commence a three times-weekly service from Gold Coast Airport to Seoul by the end of the year – delivering 52,000 additional visitor seats to the region annually. Queensland Airports Limited CEO Chris Mills said the move represented a vote of confidence in the Gold Coast by Jetstar, which has operated international services to and from the city for more than a decade.
Sharjah Airport received Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight from Istanbul. Starting in April, the airline will operate a daily flight to Sharjah Airport from Istanbul New Airport.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw continued growth in all three traffic categories in March 2019. Passenger volume rose by 0.3% to 6.4 million compared to the same month last year, while flight movements increased by 1.3% to 36,735. Cargo throughput recorded year-on-year growth of 0.2% to 432,000 tonnes.
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