Friday, August 23, 2024
Riyadh Airport sets Passenger traffic record, with 130,000 passengers in a Single day
Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) had record-breaking passenger traffic at the end of the July month and the beginning of the August month this year 2024. Subscribe to Saudi Expatriates on YouTube
On Thursday, the Riyadh Airports Company (RAC), which manages and operates the KKIA, released a press statement announcing that the airport had 3.5 million passengers in July 2024, an increase of 400,000 passengers over the previous record of 3.1 million passengers recorded in June 2024.
The airport reportedly had 130,000 passengers on Thursday, August 1, 2024, breaking the previous records of 125,000 on July 25 and 124,000 on June 13, according to the press announcement. A 91% seat occupancy rate in July was evidence of the airport's excellent operational efficiency.
The continual achievement of these record operating figures illustrates the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and our partners to boost operational efficiency and provide the greatest experience for travelers, according to Ayman AboAbah, CEO of Riyadh Airports Company. Read : Riyadh Metro to be operational this Year - Saudi Transport Minister
In June 2024, the airport's on-time departure rate was 88% and in July 2024, it was 84%, proving its dedication to service excellence and strong business continuity strategies in the face of worldwide technical challenges in the aviation sector, according to Riyadh Airports Company.
- Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has set a new record for on-time performance (OTP) by being the world's best airline for the second year in a row. With this esteemed award, SAUDIA continues to prove that it is serious about operational excellence and about giving customers a safe and on-time flight. This accomplishment further establishes SAUDIA as a prominent carrier on the international arena, as the airline keeps raising the bar for the industry.
- A flight's on-time performance ranking is based on the proportion of flights that reach or leave the airport within fifteen minutes of their designated time. Thanks to its smooth operational management, strong staff coordination, and cutting-edge technology infrastructure, SAUDIA is able to keep this high standard across its vast network. Achieving this worldwide fame has been greatly facilitated by the airline's commitment to reducing delays, optimizing processing times, and improving the customer experience. See Also : Saudi Airlines is offering up to 50% discount on all international destinations tickets
Riyadh Airport sets Passenger traffic record, with 130,000 passengers in a Single day
