Munich Airport reports 9% increase in 2011 pax to 37.8 million; 6% increase in cargo volumes

Germany's Munich Airport passenger numbers up 8.8% - traffic highlights for 2011:

• Passenger numbers: 37.8 million, +8.8% year-on-year;
• Cargo volume: 303,655, +5.9%;
• Aircraft movements: 409,956, +5.1%. [more - original PR]

Munich Airport: "Now the priority is to take decisive action to ensure that Munich Airport's success story will continue.... With the new satellite terminal and the planned third runway, we are laying the groundwork for our airport to handle the projected future traffic growth. This is essential for Munich Airport's ability to continue meeting the rising mobility requirements of the population and ideally performing its important role as an engine for economic growth and employment," CEO, Michael Kerkloh. Source: Company statement, 17-Jan-2012.