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Sharjah International Airport sets new record in 2015 with 10.039 million passengers

Wednesday January 13th, 2016

Sharjah, 12 Jan, 2016: Sharjah International Airport passed the 10.039 million mark for number of passengers. This milestone made 2015 a record breaking year for the airport.The passenger traffic increased by 5.50 per cent compared to 2014 which registered 9,5 million passenger.The aircraft movements were increased by 1, 23 per cent with 71,426 movements compared with70,559 in 2014. The freight handled for the same period of this year recorded around 240 thousand tons and Sea-Air Cargo around 19 thousand tons.HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority stated: “We are pleased with record breaking of passenger traffic. This result came to emphasize the airport’s position, and as a result of continued efforts of the airport under the directions of His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to develop the airports’ facilities, upgrade the services and providing the easiest procedures for passengers, to ensure they enjoy the pleased experiences while they are at the airport”.He added: “This positive result came in spite of the international and regional conditions which affected many economic sectors. But, Sharjah International Airport became the preferred travelling option of many because of the efficiency of procedures, excellent services, and its strategic location. In addition to the presence of Air Arabia, the UAE’s national carrier, which has a bright reputation among travelers, and always offer excellent packages, attractive prices and distinguished services, also it spreads its wings to many destinations with of modern fleet of aircrafts. These factors encourage passengers to travel several times a year through Sharjah International Airport”.He thanked all parties contributed to achieve this result from Sharjah Airport Authority, the Department of Civil Aviation and the various Government entities operating here i.e (Sharjah police, immigration and Sharjah customs. etc.)”.The month of Aug 2015 accounted for the highest number of passengers compared to the previous months, it recorded 928,897 passengers, and November recorded the best growth rate 17.80 percent. For aircraft movements, the August and December were the best record (6,334), and the best growth rate was in September (10 percent).The achievements of 2015:

  • Sharjah International Airport, announced the introduction of new automated baggage management system provided by global air transport technology specialist SITA.  The new system is aimed at further improving the reliability, security and speed of baggage delivery at the airport.
  • Sharjah International Airport, signed a new service agreement with the Fast Logistics Company that allows Sharjah Aviation Services (SAS) to offer all air cargo handling through the airport’s warehouse facilities.
  • Air Arabia flights to new 7 destinations including China, KSA, Pakistan and Iran, so the total number of destinations became 70 through Sharjah International Airport.
  • Air India Express inaugurated flights to new destination in India.
  • Air Blue inaugurated flights to new two destinations in Pakistan.
  • SATA opened the second branch in Dubai.

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