Cardiff Airport sees another month of growth
Cardiff Airport has announced further passenger growth, with the number of passengers who have flown through Wales' national airport in the last year now standing at over 1.338 million, representing +18% growth over the last 12 months.
The month of November alone saw an increase of +11% compared to the volume of passengers who travelled in November last year.
This news follows a number of recent positive developments at Cardiff Airport and flights to Guernsey will begin on Tuesday 2 May 2017, operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout next summer until 30th September, on board Blue Islands' 68-seat ATR 72 aircraft.
Debra Barber, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Cardiff Airport, said: “Passenger growth in November is testament to the increase in choice and frequency now available at Cardiff Airport.
"Looking ahead to December, it will be great to welcome customers who will be making use of the 50+ direct destinations to visit friends and family over Christmas, not to mention the stunning Christmas markets on offer in Berlin and Munich.
“Passengers will also be heading off to Lapland to see Santa Claus or seeking some winter sun, with flights jetting off over winter to Faro with Flybe, Spain and the Canaries with Thomson and Ryanair (Tenerife) plus cruise flights to Barbados with P&O.
“Christmas is one of the best times of the year for visitors to explore everything our stunning country has to offer. There’s lots to enjoy including shopping, markets and the breath-taking scenery. As the national airport of Wales, we proudly to the flag every day of the year and always offer a warm Welsh welcome.”