Jordan's Queen Alia International Airport welcomed a total of 563,547 passengers during November, down 9.08% when compared to last year, according to Airport International Group statistics. 

QAIA also registered 5,397 aircraft movements (ACM) and handled 5,979 tonnes of cargo, up 2.4% and 17.9%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

Regarding year-to-date figures, QAIA experienced a 19.2% rise in PAX, with a total of 8,558,221 PAX traveling through, as opposed to the corresponding period in 2022.

Moreover, QAIA reported 72,114 ACM and handled 60,932 tonnes of cargo, marking 15.1% and 8.1% increases, respectively, against the same period the year prior.

“While continuing to maintain positive year-to-date indicators, we have witnessed a drop in monthly figures, as anticipated given the ongoing developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,” said Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Claude.

"Despite the situation, Jordan remains a safe and welcoming destination for travellers from around the world, and we look forward to regaining momentum in the months to come," he added.-TradeArabia News Service