CIAL registers growth in passenger movement despite pandemic
The Hindu
Airport retains third position in international traffic
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has shown a robust growth in both air traffic movements and passenger volume in 2021 compared to 2020. As per data released from the airport, CIAL handled 43,06,661 passengers during 2021 against 33,37,830 during 2020, an increase of almost a million. Aircraft movement also witnessed a growth from 30,737 in 2020 to 41,437 in 2021.
With the sustained growth rate, CIAL retained its position as the third airport in the country in terms of international traffic throughout the year 2021.
It handled 18,69,690 international passengers in 2021 against 14,82,004 during 2020. The domestic passenger volume increased from 18,55,826 to 24,36,971. CIAL managing director S. Suhas attributed the traffic growth to the proactive measures taken by the CIAL management to attract more airlines.