Airport International Group announced that 964,375 passengers travelled through Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in August 2024, indicating a 6.8% drop compared to 2023.

During the same month, QAIA recorded 7,515 aircraft movements (ACM) and handled 6,692 tonnes of cargo, marking 6.2% decrease and 11.8% increase, respectively, against the previous year.

Regarding year-to-date figures, QAIA passenger numbers declined 5.4%, reaching 6,069,085 passengers, as opposed to the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, QAIA reported 50,669 aircraft movements and 52,040 tonnes of cargo, down 5.1% and up 22.9%, respectively, against the same period last year.

“The tensions in Gaza and Lebanon have significantly disrupted the operations of numerous airlines, directly affecting our traffic numbers for the month of August, said Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Deviller.

“Despite these challenges, our commitment to operational excellence and passenger satisfaction remains unwavering. – TradeArabia News Service