Dubai: Another benchmark in global aviation has been set by the DXB Airport by welcoming a magnificent annual traffic of 92.3 million guests in the previous year. By serving the highest annual traffic since its establishment, DXB has surpassed its 2018 accomplishment of serving 89.1 million traffic. By securing its #1 spot, DXB has achieved a stellar accomplishment by leading the Airport Council International list of the world’s busiest international airports for 10 consecutive years.
DXB Retains World’s Busiest Airport Status: Record-Breaking 92.3 Million Passengers
The record-breaking status of serving 92.3 million passengers in 2024 is secured by DXB through consistent growth throughout the year, especially in December. The last month of the previous year was the busiest for the airport as it observed a large influx of 8.2 million guests who chose Dubai as their destination or gateway. This outstanding performance has once again highlighted the global influence of Dubai as a business, investment, travel, and leisure hub as millions of travelers worldwide make DXB their first choice.
Commenting on this achievement, the UAE’s Prime Minister and current ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that DXB’s stellar success in global aviation is a testament to the Emirates’ ability to transform bold aspirations into reality. Its consistent top rank in the ACI’s list of the world’s busiest international airports, especially 2024’s record-breaking annual passenger traffic, showcases a constant chase for innovation and is excellent for shaping the nation’s continued progress.
He further said that the country’s consistent investment to improve the airport’s capabilities has greatly contributed to accomplishing determined goals like Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s targets of securing the position among the world’s five logistic hubs and increasing connectivity to 400 new locations worldwide to double global trade. worldwide. He appreciated the team’s constant efforts behind this outstanding success, which was led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed, who is serving as the Chairman of Dubai Airports, President of Dubai Civil Authority, and Chairman & Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
He further said that under Sheikh Ahmed’s guidance and leadership, DXB has redefined what a world-class airport experience is for travelers and the global aviation industry. Clarifying their future vision, the Emirates’ Prime Minister said that their focus is beyond rankings and majorly aims to provide exceptional value to the world. In the coming years, they wish to strengthen Dubai as a global connector between markets and cultures, securing its spot as a hub for connectivity and innovation. Concluding his saying, he said the future guarantees many greater accomplishments, and each will take Dubai closer to its bold vision.
DXB Airport Leads Global Rankings: Future Vision of Dubai Airports
The CEO of Dubai Airports, Paul Griffith, expressing his thoughts on DXB’s lead in the global rankings for 2024, said that surpassing 92 million passengers in a year is a historic achievement for both DXB and Dubai. This achievement showcases the commitment, determined efforts, and passion of people and partners of the oneDXB community, who worked together to provide a seamless and world-class airport experience to passengers, leaving a lasting and positive impression on them.
He further said that their assumption for 2024 has exceeded by almost 200,000 in passenger numbers, emphasizing DXB’s strength and global appeal. Clarifying his future vision, he said they are confident that they will secure a greater milestone of 100 million passengers in a year by 2027. He said a plan of $35 billion is planned for Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport expansion to guarantee this milestone will be achieved and allow Dubai Airport to redefine the meaning of travel.
The future mega-provide is an opportunity to utilize the experience gained from delivering world-class airport service to more than 700 million passengers over the last 10 years and incorporating it into DWC’s latest project 21st-century airport design. This project will ensure that the city of skyscrapers will emerge as a more compelling destination for travelers worldwide.
Established New Benchmarks & Achieved Operational Excellence
In 2024, DXB continued to establish stellar standards as one of the world’s most connected airports, securing connections to 272 destinations in 107 countries served by 106 airlines worldwide. A sharp increase of 20.5% in annual cargo handling is registered by DXB by increasing 2023’s 1.8 million tonnes of annual cargo handling to 2.2 million tonnes in the previous year. An incredible milestone has been accomplished by 2024’s busiest international airport by handling 81.2 million bags while maintaining a top-ranked success rate of 99.45% in the global aviation industry. DXB surpassed the global standard of 6.9 bags/1000 guests by only mishandling 5.5 bags/1000 guests as per SITA reports.
Despite the massive passenger traffic, 98.2% and 99.2% of passengers had to wait for less than 10 minutes and 5 minutes at departure passport control and security, respectively. For the last 10 years, DXB has secured the top rank in the ACI rankings of the world’s busiest international airport. This inspiring and outstanding journey by the airport is driven by operational excellence and innovation. Operational excellence is achieved by the oneDXB community’s collective spirit to deliver exceptional guest experiences based on set quality standards.
Griffith Expressed Gratitude to People Behind DXB’s Historic Achievement
Expressing his gratitude to the people behind this historic achievement, Paul Griffiths added that this achievement is not just about numbers but about the efforts, dedication, and seamless collaboration of our team with our partners. Additionally, he said this achievement is driven by the trust of millions of guests on DXB. He concluded by saying that together they are shaping the future of air travel.
DXB is looking to achieve greater milestones in the future while celebrating this record-breaking achievement. Apart from Dubai’s extravagant winter season celebrations and major global events throughout the year, and the ongoing investment in infrastructure development, DXB Airport is ready to surpass this groundbreaking success in 2025. The airport’s determined focus on delivering outstanding guest experience showcases its aspiration to secure the #1 rank as the world’s most connected and preferred global hub.
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