Koebenhavns Lufthavne A/S: In October 2006, the Total Number of Passengers in Copenhagen Airport Increased by 2.2 Percent


COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- In October 2006, the total number of passengers in Copenhagen Airport increased by 40,673 passengers (+2.2%) compared with October 2005. The number of passengers increased due to, amongst other things, a growth in the number of domestic passengers. This growth is influenced by increased competition as a result of the repeal of the passengers charge by the Danish government.

Breakdown of departing passengers

The number of locally departing passengers increased by 45,760 passengers (+7.5%). The number of transfer/transit passengers decreased by 24,974 passengers (-7.8%).

International passengers

The number of scheduled international passengers increased by 31,491 passengers (+2.0%), while the number of international charter passengers decreased by 11,242 (-10.2%). Consequently, the total number of international passengers increased by 20,141 passengers (+1.2%).

Domestic passengers

The total number of domestic passengers increased by 20,532 passengers (+13.4%) compared with October 2005.

Operations and take-off weight

In October 2006, the total number of take-offs and landings decreased by 621 operations (-2.6%), while the tonnage decreased by 6,489 tonnes (-0.9%) compared with October 2005.



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