- Dubai International Airport (DXB) saw its passenger numbers plummet by 65.7 per cent year on year in March, recording 2.5 million travellers.
- The significant decline was primarily due to flight restrictions and a temporary suspension of operations following a “drone-related incident” fire near the airport amidst the Iran-US conflict.
- Overall, DXB reported 18.6 million passengers in the first quarter, representing a 20.6 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year.
- India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom were the largest country markets for DXB in Q1, with London, Mumbai, and Jeddah being the busiest city destinations.
- Following the lifting of airspace restrictions, Dubai Airports is now entering a recovery phase, aiming to increase daily flights and restore airline schedules.
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