(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sharjah International Airport reported a significant increase in passenger traffic with a close to 12 per cent jump during 2014 in comparison with 2013, having registered 9.5 million passengers as against the 8.5 million passengers it handled in 2013.
The freight handled for the same period of 2014 recorded nearly 240 thousand tonnes and was impacted by global downturn trends. Aircraft movements were up 6,5 percentage in 2014, to reach 70,559 compared to 66,247 movements in 2013.
This increase comes mainly on the back of new routes and additional frequencies by both new and existing carriers at Sharjah International Airport, especially by Air Arabia, the UAE's national carrier.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: "As the numbers clearly suggest, robust passenger traffic growth continues at Sharjah Internationl Airport. This indicates the growing popularity of the airport and is also a testament to our simple yet efficient procedures, excellent services, and the attractiveness of Sharjah as a business and tourist destination."
He added: "Sharjah International Airport, in coordination with the different entities inside the airport, its strategic partners and all stakeholders, are committed to ensure a pleasant travel experience for its passenger, while at the same time maintaining the excellent reputation of the airport for its efficiency and hassle-free and speedy procedures."
He highlighted that the emirate of Sharjah, which last year celebrated the title of Capital of Islamic Culture 2014, witnessed many activities, events, exhibitions and conferences, which contributed in turn to the increase in the number of visitors to the emirate. Sharjah became the favorite tourist destination for many tourists.
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