The report reveals global passenger numbers reached nearly 9.5 billion in 2024, marking a 9 percent increase from 2023 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 3.8 percent
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Dubai International Airport reclaims position as world’s busiest in July
The world’s busiest airport saw a 28 percent increase in seats compared to last month
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Video: How Emirates airline makes 225,000 in-flight meals a day
Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai makes all the snacks, main dishes and desserts served aboard the airline’s 200,000 flights each year.
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Boeing 737 Max grounding impacts Dubai International Q1 passenger traffic
Shift in the timing of Easter holiday also led to a 2.2% drop in passenger numbers at DXB
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DWC flights expected to soar 700% during DXB runway upgrade
The most significant change for passengers during the period will be the need to confirm the airport that they travelling to or from, said Paul Griffiths
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Al Naboodah reveals runway revamp programme for Dubai’s DXB
UAE contractor to implement 45-day “high-intensity” renovation at DXB, with southern runway due to close from 15 April
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Dubai remains world’s busiest international airport
89.1 million in 2018 makes DXB busiest for international passenger numbers
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Heathrow tops 80m passengers as runway plan nears crunch
Heathrow’s runways have been crammed since the start of the decade, leading airlines to upgauge to larger jets such as Airbus’ A380 superjumbo and the latest A350
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Dubai is the model of a modern MidEast economy
Comment: Dubai is growing faster than its neighbours as the No. 3 regional tourist destination behind Turkey and Saudi Arabia
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Video: Power outage at Atlanta airport grounds flights
A power outage at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International airport has grounded flights into and out of the nation’s busiest airport.