Menu
18/02/2004
Passenger numbers up at City of Derry Airport
The number of passengers using the City of Derry Airport has shown a marked increase over the past year, new figures released today have revealed.
According to statistics, released by the airport, the number of passengers using the facility increased to over 217,000 during 2003, an increase of some 6.2% on 2002.
Private and business passenger numbers also increased by 20% to over 5,600, while package holidays to sun destinations showed an increase to over 12,000.
Commenting on the figures, the chairman of the Airport Committee, Alderman William Hay said: "A recently released European study on the social and economic benefits of airports highlighted the benefits of having a regional airport as an economic engine for the generation of tourism and regional development.
"The continued growth of passenger numbers is very encouraging for us and further indicates the importance of the facility for the North West region."
The London-Stansted Ryanair flight remains the airport's busiest route with 134,309 passengers using this route alone in 2003.
The British Airways Dublin route in particular made an impressive increase of 22% to over 29,500.
The British Airways Glasgow route, despite very strong competition from other low cost operators, performed well increasing to 15,700 passengers, an increase of approximately 1,000 passengers during 2002.
(MB)
According to statistics, released by the airport, the number of passengers using the facility increased to over 217,000 during 2003, an increase of some 6.2% on 2002.
Private and business passenger numbers also increased by 20% to over 5,600, while package holidays to sun destinations showed an increase to over 12,000.
Commenting on the figures, the chairman of the Airport Committee, Alderman William Hay said: "A recently released European study on the social and economic benefits of airports highlighted the benefits of having a regional airport as an economic engine for the generation of tourism and regional development.
"The continued growth of passenger numbers is very encouraging for us and further indicates the importance of the facility for the North West region."
The London-Stansted Ryanair flight remains the airport's busiest route with 134,309 passengers using this route alone in 2003.
The British Airways Dublin route in particular made an impressive increase of 22% to over 29,500.
The British Airways Glasgow route, despite very strong competition from other low cost operators, performed well increasing to 15,700 passengers, an increase of approximately 1,000 passengers during 2002.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 November 2024
World AMR Awareness Week: Call To Preserve Antibiotics
In light of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November), local residents are being reminded of the critical importance of preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern, as bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotics designed to combat them.
World AMR Awareness Week: Call To Preserve Antibiotics
In light of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November), local residents are being reminded of the critical importance of preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern, as bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotics designed to combat them.
06 March 2003
Passenger numbers rise at City of Derry
The City of Derry Airport has reported that the number of commercial passengers increased by almost 5,000 passengers or 3% over the past year. According to annual passenger statistics a total of 199,684 commercial passengers travelled to and from the airport during 2002, an increase of 4,904 than the previous year.
Passenger numbers rise at City of Derry
The City of Derry Airport has reported that the number of commercial passengers increased by almost 5,000 passengers or 3% over the past year. According to annual passenger statistics a total of 199,684 commercial passengers travelled to and from the airport during 2002, an increase of 4,904 than the previous year.
16 December 2022
12 Airport Tips For Christmas Travellers
Dublin Airport has launched its '12 Airport Tips for Christmas' to help ensure passengers move smoothly through the airport over the festive period.
12 Airport Tips For Christmas Travellers
Dublin Airport has launched its '12 Airport Tips for Christmas' to help ensure passengers move smoothly through the airport over the festive period.
14 November 2024
Minister Reacts To Teachers' Union Ballot Threat
Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the announcement by several teachers' unions that they plan to ballot their members for industrial action over 2024/25 pay. Earlier this year, the Minister provided funding to successfully resolve the long-running industrial dispute over teachers' pay for 2021-24.
Minister Reacts To Teachers' Union Ballot Threat
Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the announcement by several teachers' unions that they plan to ballot their members for industrial action over 2024/25 pay. Earlier this year, the Minister provided funding to successfully resolve the long-running industrial dispute over teachers' pay for 2021-24.
11 November 2009
Airport's Extra Passenger Bid Slammed
Residents have reacted angrily to reports that George Best Belfast City Airport is trying to get a cap on its passenger numbers lifted. A spokeswoman said this week that the airport's management has written to the Stormont Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, to request that the current limit of two million 'seats for sale' be removed.
Airport's Extra Passenger Bid Slammed
Residents have reacted angrily to reports that George Best Belfast City Airport is trying to get a cap on its passenger numbers lifted. A spokeswoman said this week that the airport's management has written to the Stormont Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, to request that the current limit of two million 'seats for sale' be removed.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
