Thailand: AoT airports set new record in passenger traffic
Thailand's 6 main airports saw robust growth in passenger traffic of 21.3% in 2015, setting a new record of just under 110m. Such impressive growth largely reflected the marked upturn in Thailand's tourism industry. Aircraft movements surged in tandem by 16.6% from the previous year to 727,750, according to figures from AoT. The growth momentum is expected to continue through 2016 with AoT conservatively projecting an 11% increase in combined passenger throughput. Such growth is partly made possible with the expansion at Bangkok's Don Mueang in Bangkok and Phuket airports. Don Mueang's renovated terminal 2 is due to start full operation next month, ramping up its official passenger handling capacity to 30m a year from 18.5m. Also next month, the long-delayed expansion of Phuket airport should be completed. <br/>
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Thailand: AoT airports set new record in passenger traffic
Thailand's 6 main airports saw robust growth in passenger traffic of 21.3% in 2015, setting a new record of just under 110m. Such impressive growth largely reflected the marked upturn in Thailand's tourism industry. Aircraft movements surged in tandem by 16.6% from the previous year to 727,750, according to figures from AoT. The growth momentum is expected to continue through 2016 with AoT conservatively projecting an 11% increase in combined passenger throughput. Such growth is partly made possible with the expansion at Bangkok's Don Mueang in Bangkok and Phuket airports. Don Mueang's renovated terminal 2 is due to start full operation next month, ramping up its official passenger handling capacity to 30m a year from 18.5m. Also next month, the long-delayed expansion of Phuket airport should be completed. <br/>
