Jordan's Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) witnessed a 9.7 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in July, welcoming 821,625 passengers compared to the 749,314 passengers received in July 2015.

The significant climb was boosted by Eid al Fitr vacation and the start of the busy summer travel season, announced Airport International Group (AIG) – the Jordanian company responsible for the rehabilitation, expansion and operation of QAIA.

QAIA registered a significant 5.4% year-on-year climb in ACM traffic, receiving 7,300 ACM in July as opposed to last year’s 6,926 ACM. Nevertheless, the Airport witnessed a 5.0% drop in cargo, handling 7,438 tons of cargo throughout July set against the 7,833 tons of July last year.

As of the end of July 2016, the airport has experienced a notable 6.2 per cent year-to-date (YTD) increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year, welcoming a total of 4,246,086 passengers this year so far. Similarly, aircraft movements (ACM) and cargo traffic figures have both registered YTD increases of 5.6 per cent and 5.0 per cent respectively.

“We’re excited to be recording such a positive traffic performance for the month of July, which was enhanced by the Eid Al-Fitr vacation at the beginning of the month, as well as leisure and expat travels during the high summer season,” said Airport International Group CEO, Kjeld Binger. “Our outlook for the next period remains positive in light of several new and exciting changes taking place, most notably the joining of new airlines to QAIA’s network, as well as the upcoming, inauguration of the second phase of the airport’s new Terminal project.” - TradeArabia News Service