Kuwait Takes Off: Passenger Surge at International Airport in February 2024
Kuwait: Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced a significant rise in passenger traffic at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) for February 2024. Acting Director General Imad Al-Jalawi reported an 11% year-over-year increase in passenger numbers, with a total of 1,298,710 passengers traveling through the airport. This surge translates to over 1.2 million passengers traveling through the airport.
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This positive trend extended to aircraft movement, which witnessed a 17% increase compared to February 2023. KWI facilitated 10,710 flight operations during the month, reflecting a growing demand for air travel to and from Kuwait.
The DGCA report also highlighted a substantial 25% growth in air cargo traffic compared to the same period last year.
The specific breakdown of passenger movement revealed a near-even distribution between arriving and departing passengers, with 670,416 passengers arriving and 628,294 departing.
This robust growth in passenger and cargo traffic signifies a promising development for Kuwait’s aviation sector. It potentially indicates a rise in tourism and increased economic activity within the region, Al Jarida reported.
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