Abu Dhabi International Airport February passenger traffic up 13.1%

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International airport saw over 1.2 million passengers pass through the airport in February, marking a 13.1 per cent increase in passenger traffic over the same period last year, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) said in a statement on Wednesday.

India recorded the highest traffic for the capital’s airport in the month, with traffic growing by 9.1 per cent over February 2012, followed by Germany, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, according to ADAC estimates.

“The significant increase in passengers, aircraft and cargo volumes is in line with the anticipated growth trend for Abu Dhabi International Airport, Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operating Officer at ADAC, said in a statement.

He added that the airport body’s ongoing investment in improving facilities for business and leisure travellers, alongside its comprehensive airline marketing strategy, ensure that the airport continues to provide the needed facilities and capacity while attracting new airlines and launching new routes.

Aircraft movements in February, meanwhile, grew by 7.5 per cent over the same period last year, totalling 9,960 movements, as cargo volume increased by 16.7 per cent, reaching 50,020 tons.