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Dubai International reports record passenger numbers
14 Jan 2010
Dubai International airport handled a record 40.9m passengers in 2009, it has been announced.
Traffic increased by 9.2% from the previous year, putting the hub on course to become the world's fastest-growing major airport in terms of international traffic.
According to Airports Council International, the only global gateways other than Dubai to report growth in passengers last year were Istanbul (6.3%), Kuala Lumpur (4.6%) and Cairo (1.5%).
Dubai Airports expects the hub to experience further increases in traffic this year.
Paul Griffiths, chief executive of the group, said: 'Dubai's location, which puts it just four hours' flying time from one third of the world's population … an open skies policy that welcomes competition, top notch infrastructure and compelling tourist attractions. All add up to make Dubai a very attractive hub for an ever increasing number of travellers.'
If the forecast for 13.6% growth in international passenger traffic this year proves accurate, Dubai International will handle some 46m travellers.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
Traffic increased by 9.2% from the previous year, putting the hub on course to become the world's fastest-growing major airport in terms of international traffic.
According to Airports Council International, the only global gateways other than Dubai to report growth in passengers last year were Istanbul (6.3%), Kuala Lumpur (4.6%) and Cairo (1.5%).
Dubai Airports expects the hub to experience further increases in traffic this year.
Paul Griffiths, chief executive of the group, said: 'Dubai's location, which puts it just four hours' flying time from one third of the world's population … an open skies policy that welcomes competition, top notch infrastructure and compelling tourist attractions. All add up to make Dubai a very attractive hub for an ever increasing number of travellers.'
If the forecast for 13.6% growth in international passenger traffic this year proves accurate, Dubai International will handle some 46m travellers.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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