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Hamad International Airport Sets New Record in Q1 2024, Surpassing Previous Q1 Figures
Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to
strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its
busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023. This quarter
saw a remarkable surge in passenger traffic, recording a 27.6% increase, as
well as significant growth in aircraft movements by 23.9% and cargo operations
by 15.4%.
Hamad International Airport saw a total of
13,171,540 passengers during the first quarter of 2024 – moving 4,533,212
passengers in January, 4,368,710 passengers in February and 4,269,618
passengers in March. Aircraft movements also experienced an increase compared
to the previous year, with a total of 69,959 arriving and departing from the
airport – 23,996 in January, 22,736 in February and 23,227 in March.
During the first quarter of 2024, Hamad
International Airport handled 626,338 tonnes of cargo and moved 10,457,444 bags
through its facility, including 7,210,079 transfer baggage, signaling that the
airport is seen as a preferred transfer hub for global passengers.
Further enhancing its global connectivity and
solidifying its status as a preferred destination for discerning travelers
worldwide, the airport has served 188 cargo and passenger destinations and now
connects a network of 48 airlines, 44 of which operated in Q1 and an additional
4 airline partners that joined its network since.
In its ongoing commitment to enhancing passenger
experience and operational excellence in Q1, the airport introduced dedicated
transfer security lanes for families with children to reduce wait times at
security checkpoints and provide staff assistance to aid families with their
personal belongings. It also received the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health
& Safety Management System Certification from the British Standards
Institution (BSI). MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and
Management, was recognized with the 'Best Innovative Use Of Big Data And
Analytics Award' at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2023, reflecting the
airport's dedication to data-driven operational enhancements. The airport's
innovative ORCHARD project received further acclaim, winning the 'Large-Format
Digital Canvases' award for its 1.2 Kilometers Digital Ribbon in Barcelona.
Hamad International Airport was recently named and
voted as the World's Best Airport 2024 by the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
The Doha based facility was also named and voted as the Best Airport
Shopping for the second time in a row and the Best Airport in the Middle
East for the tenth time in a row.
Inaugurated in 2014, Hamad International Airport is
renowned as a versatile aviation hub catering to a diverse passenger profile.
The airport consistently ranks among the best airports in the world for its
operational excellence, customer and digitised services and remains committed
to introducing innovative solutions and advanced technologies – further
solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Image
Credit: © Hamad International Airport
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