Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Today, the Airports Council International (ACI) World released the most recent World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the 20 most active airports globally in 2023. The latest data highlights that the total number of passengers worldwide in 2023 approached 8.7 billion, thanks to a robust recovery in international travel.
This increase was largely influenced by the reopening of markets in Asia and a sustained interest in travel, despite broader economic challenges. ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said : “The dataset findings indicate that the demand for air travel is as strong as ever. International passenger traffic has now almost fully recovered from the pandemic, and the regional disparities are gone.
China’s reopening fuelled much of 2023’s strong growth and has propelled Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport back into the Top 20. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport continues to lead the way, but the revival of Middle East and Asia-Pacific hubs is the standout takeaway from 2023 figures. “Air cargo has decreased slightly year over year, but it is important to remember that the sector is recalibrating from the historic highs of the past few years.
Cargo traffic is concentrated in the hub airports and Hong Kong retains its top spot. “However, whatever position in the rankings an airport occupies, each is integral to the communities it serves. Airports are resilient, adaptable and support social and ec.