King Khalid International Airport Breaks Passenger Traffic Record

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The King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh has achieved a major milestone, breaking its highest-ever passenger traffic record at the end of July and beginning of August 2024. The airport, managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), handled a record 3.5 million passengers in July 2024, surpassing the previous record of 3.1 million passengers set in June, an increase of 400,000 passengers. This achievement highlights the airport's operational efficiency, with a seat occupancy rate of 91 percent in July.

Key Takeaways:

  • The King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) broke its highest-ever passenger traffic record in July 2024, handling 3.5 million passengers, an increase of 400,000 passengers from the previous record of 3.1 million set in June.
  • The airport achieved a seat occupancy rate of 91 percent in July, demonstrating its high operational efficiency.
  • The airport set a new single-day record on August 1, 2024, with 130,000 passengers, surpassing the previous highs of 125,000 on July 25 and 124,000 on June 13.
  • Despite global technical challenges facing the aviation sector, the airport maintained an 88 percent on-time departure rate in June and 84 percent in July 2024, demonstrating its commitment to service excellence and robust business continuity plans.
  • Riyadh Airports Company CEO Ayman AboAbah attributed the airport's success to the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and partners to enhance operational efficiency and provide the best experience for travelers.
  • The airport's achievement is a testament to its ability to adapt and respond to the changing needs of travelers, despite global challenges.

Statistics:

  • 3.5 million: The number of passengers handled by King Khalid International Airport in July 2024, a record-breaking figure.
  • 400,000: The increase in passengers handled by the airport in July 2024 compared to the previous record of 3.1 million set in June.
  • 91 percent: The seat occupancy rate of the airport in July 2024, demonstrating its operational efficiency.
  • 130,000: The number of passengers handled by the airport on a single day (August 1, 2024), a new record.
  • 88 percent: The on-time departure rate of the airport in June 2024.
  • 84 percent: The on-time departure rate of the airport in July 2024.

Sources:

  • The Bangladesh Monitor