Sharjah Airport handles around 6 million passengers in first half
SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport has witnessed a 142.74% rise in the passenger traffic during the first half of 2022, accounting for approximately 6 million travellers. This substantial growth from 2,449 million travelers in H1 2021 illustrates the confidence that customers have in the service and assistance providedbytheairport.additionally,theairportsaw a considerable growth in the number of flights, with a total of 41,189 aircrats operating in H1 compared to 21,709 in the same period of last year, registering an increase of 89.73%.
Between January and June, Sharjah Airport handled over 96,000 tons of cargo, accounting for an increase of 50.39%, compared to 63,844 tons the previous year.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “The considerable growth in the number of travelers using our airport solidifies the Emirate of Sharjah as a preferred destination for travel and business. The figures also represent the confidence and trust that a large number of travelers place in Sharjah Airport. Our continuous efforts to offer leading innovative services and gaining the satisfaction of passengers guarantee a safe and distinguished travel experience. This is mainly achieved in collaboration with our strategic partners, the various stakeholder and service providers at Sharjah Airport, as well as the key role of the airline community, including Air Arabia, the UAE national carrier based in Sharjah Airport, who has successfully recommenced their operations to various destinations in their network, which has resulted in the growing number of passengers in the Airport.”
“As part of our efforts to position Sharjah Airport as one of the best airports in the region, Sharjah Airport Authority is eager to invest in smart services and solutions that meet the highest international standards, in order to atract more foreign airlines, strengthenourstrategicalliances,andmaintainthe steady rise in the number of passengers.
Al Midfa further added: “As a result of increased demand for travel through Sharjah Airport, particularly in light of the expansion of the network of destinations served by the airport, the positive growth in travel rates is expected to continue in the second half of 2022 as well.”
Sharjah Airport Authority is relentlessly working towards achieving its strategy, aimed at improving the travel experience of the passengers and enhancing the airport’s competitiveness at regional and global levels, by launching more innovative initiativesthatprovideamorecomfortable,smooth and enjoyable travel experience.
In March, Sharjah Airport won the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ award in the 5 to 15 million passenger per year category and the ‘Voice of the Customer’ accreditation given by the Airports Council International (ACI).
It bagged the accolade at ACI World’s Airport Servicequality(asq)awards2021,aneventsponsored by Amadeus, a leading global travel technology company. The accreditation, on the other hand, was awarded for Sharjah Airport’s initiatives last year to prioritise the needs and listen to the voices of its customers during the pandemic.