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Australia’s Perth Airport reports international passenger numbers better pre-pandemic 2019 levels
April 9th 2024
Western Australia’s Perth Airport said 350,387 international passengers were processed through its terminals last February, a 12% improvement from the same month in 2020 and an 8% increase over February 2019. Read More » In March 2020, the Australian government introduced anti-Covid restrictions that shut down the aviation industry across the nation. Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer, Kate Holsgrove, said it was fantastic to see international passenger grow at the airport post-pandemic. “The recovery shows international airlines have full confidence in the Western Australian market,” Holsgrove said. “More international connections mean more competition which is great for both travellers and the tourism industry. Perth Airport is committed to continuing to grow our capacity so our airline partners also can grow.”
