In the record year 2019 - the last year before the Corona crash - there were 31.7 million passengers. What pleases the airport is unlikely to cause euphoria among environmentalists, as there were protests again this year.
This Year Again More Than 30 Million Passengers at Vienna Airport
10-12-2024, 11:58
Following the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting halt in air traffic, a recovery is now emerging. For the first time since 2019, Vienna Airport has again exceeded the mark of 30 million passengers, as announced by Vienna International Airport on Tuesday.
In 2022, 23.7 million passengers had already been counted. Last year, the 30 million mark was already in sight with 29.5 million travelers. For comparison: In the year 2020, dominated by Corona, the number of air passengers in Vienna-Schwechat had dropped to 7.8 million. In 2021, there were only 10.4 million.
"Vienna Airport is on the rise again after the Covid-19 pandemic," says airport executive Julian Jäger. Finance City Councillor Peter Hanke (SPÖ) emphasized the importance of the airport for the economy and tourism in the joint announcement. Together they welcomed a US-American woman from Boston as the 30 millionth traveler in Vienna-Schwechat in 2024.
Vienna Airport: Decision on Third Runway 2026
When asked about expectations for 2025, an airport spokesperson referred to the 17th of January on APA request. Then the final passenger numbers for 2024 and a forecast for the new year will be provided. The day after tomorrow, Thursday, the official figures for January to November inclusive will be released.
With increasing traffic numbers in Schwechat, many also think of the proposed, but partly controversial third runway. The "VIE" wants to make a decision on this in 2026. The airport is currently still waiting for a decision from the Administrative Court (VwGH) on the project.
(APA/Red)
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