TBM Staff - Mumbai The Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi with an expanded capacity and a new terminal building will be a good “solution” for passengers at a time when footfalls at Dubai airport are expected to breach its capacity, said its MD & CEO Elena Sorlini.
“Dubai airport has hit its capacity, they will grow a bit more but they will need expansion at Dubai World Centre. But we are here now to cater to the extra demand. I think we are going to provide good solutions until they are going to be ready,” Sorlini told Jagriti Chandra of The Hindu during an online interaction.
India is the largest market for Abu Dhabi, enjoying 21% of the market share with 4.78 million passengers annually. In May, 28% of the total flight movements (arrivals and departures) were to and from India.
Zayed International Airport — one of five airports in Abu Dhabi, recorded 22.5 million passengers last year and expects this to grow to 27 million passengers by the end of 2024. It has a total capacity of 45 million passengers, which can be expanded to 65 million passengers.
“India is the fastest growing market, and therefore the interest that it stays relevant for all of UAE,”. Sorlini said.
