DXB tops airport connectivity rankings in Asia-Pacific and Middle East
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Dubai International (DXB) topped the airport connectivity rankings for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, Airports Council Asia-Pacific and Middle East International (ACI APAC & MID) announced on Tuesday.
He Airport Connectivity Report reveals that air connectivity in the Middle East stands out with +26% growth in total connectivity in 2022 versus 2019, with direct connectivity to destinations in North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa experiencing the strongest recovery since Covid- 19, with low-cost carriers (LCC) driving growth. By contrast, Asia-Pacific has seen a decline in air connectivity of -38% over the same period.
Welcoming another milestone for DXB, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports saying,
“I am incredibly proud to see DXB at the top of the Asia Pacific and Middle East Airport Connectivity Index. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team and our service partners working at DXB, and reaffirms our commitment to providing seamless connections for our guests around the world. “We will continue to elevate the travel experience and connect people, cultures and opportunities like never before.”
Stefano Baronci, Managing Director, ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC and MID) saying,
“We congratulate Dubai International for achieving the number 1 position in the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East connectivity ranking. This reaffirms Dubai Airport’s commitment to providing high-quality air connectivity, both direct and indirect, connecting people and places around the world. Dubai Airport has consolidated its leading position in this ranking by improving its post-pandemic connectivity, with a growth of 17% compared to 2019. Dubai Airport’s commitment to improving connectivity is boosting the region’s economy and global trade”.
Developed in collaboration with PwC, the Airport Connectivity Report It measures the ability of passengers to access the global air transport network, capturing both direct and indirect routes, while taking into account the quality of service of each connection, such as destination choice, frequency of service, rear connectivity and price, which contributes to the passenger experience. .
DXB is connected to more than 255 destinations in 104 countries and more than 90 international airlines.
News source: Dubai Press Office
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