Aberdeen Airport Passenger Numbers Increase in November
Almost 250,000 people travelled through Aberdeen International Airport during November 2017, representing an increase of 4.9% compared to the same period last year.
Domestic and international traffic was up 7.2% and 12% respectively due to strong demand for a number of new services which were introduced earlier in the year, namely Ryanair’s direct flights to Malaga and Alicante and Flybe’s new Heathrow service.
Helicopter traffic was down 16.9% which was largely due to poor weather during the month which grounded a number of services.
Carol Benzie, managing director of Aberdeen International Airport, said: “We have reported an increase in both domestic and international traffic for seven consecutive months which is extremely encouraging.
“In addition to the new Ryanair services, our international traffic was boosted by Air France’s decision to reintroduce a third daily service to Paris. Whilst we are continuing to operate in what remains a challenging market as highlighted by the helicopter traffic, the return of the third daily service is a clear sign of confidence starting to return.
“Our success in attracting a number of new routes over the course of the year coupled with our ongoing terminal redevelopment works which have had a transformational effect on the airport, has put us in a strong position as we prepare to enter 2018.”