Delhi airport slips one rank to become 10th busiest across the globe in ACI 2023 ranking

Delhi airport slips one rank to become 10th busiest across the globe in ACI 2023 ranking

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: April 20 2024

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  • Delhi's IGI Airport ranked 10th globally in terms of passenger traffic in 2023, handling 7.22 crore passengers annually.
  • The ranking marks a significant improvement from its 2019 position of 17th place.
  • IGI Airport has shown consistent growth in passenger traffic over the years, steadily climbing the ranks.
  • The ACI report underscores the dominance of US airports in the top 10 rankings, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport maintaining its top position.
  • Dubai International Airport rose to second place, while Tokyo Haneda International Airport jumped from 16th to fifth place.
  • The global air travel recovery in 2023 was mainly driven by the international segment, buoyed by factors like China's reopening and increased travel despite economic challenges.
  • The top 10 airports collectively represent nearly 10% of global air traffic.
  • There was a significant 19.8% increase in traffic among the top 10 airports from 2022, or a 0.7% gain from pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
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