The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Building on the dynamic growth observed in the first half of 2024, Hamad International Airport (DOH) announced that July 2024 has become the busiest month in its operational history, serving a remarkable 4.73 million passengers. This milestone represents a significant 10.2% increase compared to July of the previous year, solidifying the airport’s status as a leading global aviation hub.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today released Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) air traffic statistics for July 2024. During the month, HKIA handled around 4.8 million passengers, representing a 24.7% year-on-year growth, while cargo throughput was up 14.6% to 414,000 tonnes in July. Flight movements increased to 31,100, up 29.3% compared to July 2023.
Queenstown Airport has released its financial report for the 12 months to 30 June 2024, which shows a strong operating performance.
Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), is pleased to announce the expansion of Japan Airlines (JAL) Group’s flight services from BLR Airport. To accommodate rising demand, JAL will increase its operations to five flights per week on the Tokyo - Bengaluru route, up from the current three flights per week, beginning the last week of October.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 952,177 passengers (PAX) in July 2024, marking a 7.5% decline as opposed to 2023. During the same month, QAIA registered 7,592 aircraft movements (ACM) and handled 6,924 tons of cargo, down 6.8% and up 32.1%, respectively, against the previous year.
Newcastle Airport, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and civilian emergency agencies will join together Wednesday, 21 August to test emergency response procedures.
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (Headquarter: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "JAL"), Kansai Airports (Headquarter: Izumisano City, Osaka), and BELLCLASSIC KUKO (Headquarter: Ikeda City, Osaka, BELLCO Co., Ltd.), have collaborated to launch the "Osaka International Airport Wedding Plan.”
The delegation led by Mr. Tang Tao, Deputy General Manager of China West Airport Group paid a courtesy visit to Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) on 16th August 2024. And met with Mr. Chu Tan Neng, Executive Director of CAM and delegation, to further promote the cooperation between the two parties.
Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday has given a major boost to its emergency response system, with the commissioning of pressurized fire hydrant points along the steep valley side abutting the runway 06/24.
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