Fraport Greece reported a 6.4% increase in passenger traffic for the first 11 months of 2024, reaching 35.22 million passengers. November saw an 11.6% rise in traffic compared to 2023, driven by an extended tourist season and a surge in international arrivals. The company plans to invest approximately €150 million in airport upgrades, including infrastructure improvements at popular destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Corfu. Fraport Greece continues to enhance its network to support the growing demand and strengthen Greece’s aviation sector.
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Greece has launched a new Aviation Tourism Committee, aiming to enhance the country’s aviation tourism sector. Formed by the Ministries of Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, the committee will focus on upgrading regional airport infrastructure and boosting general aviation services to meet growing tourism demands. Key government officials gathered for the inaugural meeting, signaling a coordinated effort to drive growth in this sector.
Fraport Greece is set to begin the third phase of its runway renovation project at several regional airports in Greece. The initiative aims to enhance safety standards and operational efficiency. The renovation works will focus on the runways at Zakynthos, Kavala, Kefalonia, Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Samos, Rhodes, and Mytilene airports.
Fraport’s network of airports in Greece reported robust growth in passenger numbers during the first half of 2024, with significant increases across several key destinations.
Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in early 2024, with international arrivals dropping 7.2% for Mykonos and 1% for Santorini. Despite increased domestic travel, hotel bookings fell by 20% and 13% respectively. Overall, Greece’s regional airports saw an 11.3% rise in passengers.
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