Major milestone in pandemic recovery: DXB passenger traffic

Dubai International (DXB), the city’s main airport has reported its passenger traffic in the first half of the year surpassed 2019 levels. This marks a major milestone in the pandemic recovery.

As the world’s busiest international airport, this achievement not only indicates Dubai’s resilience but highlights the robust demand for travel globally.

DXB’s H1 traffic reached 41.6m guests, up 49.1% compared to 27.9m recorded in H1 2022.

?Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports said:

“It’s been a rewarding first half for Dubai International and amidst increasing guest numbers, we take great pride in knowing we are continuously delivering with operational excellence and providing an exemplary guest experience […] As we recover with our H1 traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels, we continue to remain committed to ensuring every guest who travels through our airport leaves with a smile.”

Technology is key to insuring the smooth flow of passengers and aircraft through the busy airport, with DXB leading the industry in its use of AI, biometrics, and automation. At this year’s World Aviation Festival, Paul Griffiths will be discussing the insights, business models, and collaborations which enable airports to stay at the forefront of the latest technological advancements and innovations. Additionally, the airport CEO will speak on a panel exploring how airport leaders can innovate their airport to ensure relevancy for decades to come.

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