Abu Dhabi International Airport pax up 21%, cargo up 9% in Jun-2014; 9.5m pax in 1H2014

UAE's Abu Dhabi International Airport passenger numbers up 21% - traffic highlights for Jun-2014:

• Jun-2014:
• • Passenger numbers: 1.7 million, +21.4% year-on-year;
  • Cargo volume: 67,537 tonnes, +8.8%;
  • Aircraft movements: 12,667, +13.4%;
• 1H2014:
• • Passenger numbers: 9.5 million, +19.4%;
  • Cargo volume: 377,885, +16%;
  • Aircraft movements: 73,862, +13.5%. [more - original PR]

The airport noted (13-Aug-2014) the top five routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport were Bangkok, Manila, Doha, Jeddah and London Heathrow.

Abu Dhabi Airports: "Almost 10 million passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in the first six months of 2014 and it is reasonable to expect that number to be exceeded in the second half of the year. More and more people are choosing Abu Dhabi as a final destination or transit point and this is supported by the increased flight connectivity available at Abu Dhabi International Airport. We have always been aware of this continuing trend, and have anticipated its impact," Ahmad Al Haddabi, COO. Source: Company statement, 13-Aug-2014.