Abu Dhabi airport predicts summer growth

Airlines from around the globe will be increasing their weekly number of flights to Abu Dhabi International Airport during the coming summer months the airport's operator ADAC said today.
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This summer, Abu Dhabi International Airport will receive 1,065 flights a week, a 15% increase compared to the 956 weekly flights during the summer months of 2012.

The number of weekly seats available will also increase to 32,004, demonstrating an 11% growth compared to the 28,751 seats available each week during summer 2012, the company said
COO Ahmad Al Haddabi said: “The increased flight frequency inbound and outbound demonstrates the trust airlines have in the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a business and tourist destination. An increase of over 10% in aircraft movement so far in 2013 also attests to Abu Dhabi’s growth towards becoming an international aviation hub. ADAC looks forward to offering summer passengers and airline partners seamless, world-class service during this popular time for travel.” 
Several of the key airlines that have increased their weekly flights to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport include: Etihad; Jet Airways; ; Egypt Air; Qatar Airways; Turkish Airlines and Airblue.
The recent addition of airlines adding new routes to Abu Dhabi, including Hainan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia. ADAC said that domestic airline Rotana Jet, has also increased the amount of weekly flights at the capital’s airport.  

 

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