ACI WORLD - January traffic shows strong start for the year - Global passenger traffic up by 6%; global freight up by 25% -

1. January traffic shows strong start for the year
- Global passenger traffic up by 6%; global freight up by 25% -
GENEVA, 4 March 2010 – ACI PaxFlash and FreightFlash participants report a sustained growth pattern in
January, following the positive results registered in December. Global airport passenger traffic rose by 6
percent in January 2010 compared to January 2009 and freight was up by a strong 25 percent A 12-month
rolling comparison shows that the passenger traffic decline has narrowed to a -1.7 percent gap and freight
to -4.5 percent, (comparison Jan 2009 -Jan 2110 over Jan 2008- Jan 2009).
TABLE 1: SUMMARY WORLDWIDE TRAFFIC RESULTS, JANUARY 2010
(% CHANGE)
JAN 2010 YTD JAN 2009 Rolling 12 months,
over JAN 2009 Over JAN 2008 through JAN 2010
PaxFlash
International passenger 5.8 5.8 - 3.2
Domestic passenger 5.2 5.2 - 0.2
Total passenger 5.4 5.4 - 1.7
FreightFlash
International freight 33.7 33.7 - 6.0
Domestic freight 10.6 10.6 - 1.2
Total freight 24.7 24.7 - 4.5
Global results
The overall global passenger increase stems from a mix of international and domestic market surges.
International passenger traffic grew steeply in Asia Pacific (+11%), Africa (+13%) and Middle East (+15%)
whereas the domestic markets were led by Asia Pacific (+9 %), Europe (+6%) and Latin America (+11%).

2. Freight growth figures are even more impressive, with Asia Pacific and Middle East topping results
respectively at +43 and +29 percent. Even keeping in mind that January 2009 showed the sharpest
declines in freight traffic last year, January 2010 appears to be profiting from increasing stabilization of world
production markets. Tonnage rose sharply at several key hubs: Abu Dhabi +26%, Bangkok +46%, Dubai
+32%, Hong Kong +43%, Incheon +38%, Shanghai +82%, Sharjah +50%, Singapore +21%, Taipei +90%,
Tel Aviv +18%, Tokyo Narita +45%.
Regional comments
Double-digit growth in Africa was reported by Abidjan, Cairo, Casablanca, Fez, Hurghada, Marrakech,
Monastir, Oujda, Saint Denis and Sharm El Sheikh.
Strong gains were made at several major Asia Pacific hubs (Bangkok, Beijing, Guangzhou, Incheon, Jakarta,
Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Narita, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney) but also at middle tier
airports, notably in India and China.
In Latin America, airports reported strong results – some international and some domestic – in Argentina
(Buenos Aires +12%), Brazil (Brasilia +15%, Sao Paulo +22%), Ecuador (Guayaquil +10%, Quito +7%), and
Peru (Lima +10%), whereas Mexico City and Cancun remained below 2009 levels.
In Europe, international traffic rose by 3 percent and domestic by 6 percent, with mixed results for
international traffic at the five largest competing hubs: Amsterdam +1%, Frankfurt +4%, London LHR +1%,
Paris CDG +1 %, Madrid +9%. International traffic also rose in the second tier category: Brussels +2%,
Copenhagen +4%, Istanbul +22%, Milan +9%, Munich +1%, Rome +15%, Vienna +4% and Zurich +6%.
In the Middle East, international traffic was the driver for excellent results at almost all airports, including
reports from Dubai where traffic rose by +17%, Abu Dhabi by +11% and Tel Aviv by +21%.
North America’s international traffic was flat at +0.2%. Domestic traffic rose by 1.6 percent, with strongest
growth seen by Boston +13%, Baltimore +9.1%, Chicago Midway +15%, Los Angeles +9%, New York LGA
+5% and San Francisco +8%. Please note that for technical reasons Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL) airport has
submitted preliminary figures only, but they indicate a 5 percent drop at the world’s busiest hub.
See Tables 2 and 3 of this release for complete regional traffic results.
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3. Notes for editors
1. ACI, the only worldwide association of airports, is a non-profit organisation whose prime purpose is to represent the
interests of airports and to promote professional excellence in airport management and operations. ACI has 575
members who operate over 1630 airports in 179 countries and territories.
2. PaxFlash and FreightFlash statistics are based on a significant sample of airports that provide regular monthly
reports to ACI. They represent approximately 60% of total passenger traffic and 70% of total freight traffic worldwide.
Commentary, tables and charts are based on data submitted by participating airports.
3. Regional results and trend graphics are provided on the following pages.
4. For queries concerning the statistics, please contact Nancy Gautier, Director Communications, ACI World, Geneva
Switzerland, email ngautier@aci.aero
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4. TABLE 2: PaxFlash Summary – JANUARY 2010
YTD JAN YE JAN
Regions JAN 2010 % YOY % YOY % YOY
2010 2010
International Passengers
AFR 5 074 13.4 5 074 13.4 64 598 0.5
ASP 31 330 10.7 31 330 10.7 342 195 (0.4)
EUR 52 521 2.9 52 521 2.9 807 235 (5.0)
LAC 6 133 4.9 6 133 4.9 59 234 (6.9)
MEA 7 286 15.3 7 286 15.3 84 188 8.3
NAM 13 142 (0.2) 13 142 (0.2) 161 218 (5.3)
ACI TOTAL 115 485 5.8 115 485 5.8 1 518 668 (3.2)
Domestic Passengers
AFR 2 446 2.9 2 446 2.9 30 935 (5.5)
ASP 45 129 8.6 45 129 8.6 544 649 7.3
EUR 19 204 5.8 19 204 5.8 273 497 (3.7)
LAC 13 517 11.4 13 517 11.4 146 217 6.2
MEA
NAM 60 823 1.6 60 823 1.6 827 216 (4.3)
ACI TOTAL 141 118 5.2 141 118 5.2 1 822 514 (0.2)
Total Passengers
AFR 7 573 9.6 7 573 9.6 96 279 (1.6)
ASP 77 594 9.3 77 594 9.3 899 692 4.2
EUR 72 093 3.6 72 093 3.6 1 084 843 (4.7)
LAC 20 341 9.1 20 341 9.1 212 126 2.0
MEA 7 651 14.8 7 651 14.8 88 171 7.6
NAM 74 044 1.1 74 044 1.1 989 622 (4.7)
TOTAL 259 296 5.4 259 296 5.4 3 370 733 (1.7)
Traffic table definitions:
PASSENGER TRAFFIC: departing + arriving passengers (000s)
INTERNATIONAL: traffic performed between the designated airport and an airport in another country/territory
DOMESTIC: traffic performed between two airports located in the same country/territory
TOTAL: international + domestic passengers + direct transit passengers counted once (when breakdown is
available)
YOY Year over year same month comparison
YTD Year to date, starting January 2009, compared to same period previous year
YE Year end, based on rolling 12 month period, compared to same prior 12 month period
AFR – Africa EUR – Europe MEA – Middle East
ASP – Asia Pacific (including India) LAC – Latin America and Caribbean NAM – North America
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5. Month by month comparison with same month previous year
World passenger trends
8
International Domestic Total
6
4
2
0
% CHG
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
Month by month comparison with same month previous year
Total Passenger Trends
By Region
25
AFR ASP EUR LAC MEA NAM
20
15
10
5
% CHG
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
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6. Month by month comparison with same month previous year
International Passenger Trends
by Region
25
20 AFR ASP EUR LAC MEA NAM
15
10
5
0
% CHG
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
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7. TABLE 3: FreightFlash Summary – JANUARY 2010
YTD JAN YE JAN
Regions JAN 2010 % YOY % YOY % YOY
2010 2010
International Freight
AFR 25.3 0.4 25.3 0.4 349.9 (16.0)
ASP 1 537.2 46.6 1 537.2 46.6 17 495.9 (4.3)
EUR 851.9 22.9 851.9 22.9 10 245.1 (8.4)
LAC 134.3 26.1 134.3 26.1 1 577.7 (9.3)
MEA 299.7 28.8 299.7 28.8 3 500.7 5.9
NAM 481.8 24.9 481.8 24.9 5 550.4 (11.4)
ACI TOTAL 3 330.1 33.7 3 330.1 33.7 38 719.7 (6.0)
Domestic Freight
AFR 2.2 18.2 2.2 18.2 28.2 (5.6)
ASP 547.1 34.7 547.1 34.7 6 201.7 10.8
EUR 32.0 (3.5) 32.0 (3.5) 449.5 (10.6)
LAC 56.6 (7.0) 56.6 (7.0) 814.7 (10.1)
MEA
NAM 983.7 2.0 983.7 2.0 12 138.3 (5.5)
ACI TOTAL 1 621.6 10.6 1 621.6 10.6 19 632.4 (1.2)
Total Freight
AFR 31.6 0.0 31.6 0.0 432.6 (14.3)
ASP 2 084.3 43.3 2 084.3 43.3 23 700.6 (0.8)
EUR 889.2 21.6 889.2 21.6 10 760.9 (8.5)
LAC 190.9 14.1 190.9 14.1 2 392.8 (9.5)
MEA 299.7 28.8 299.7 28.8 3 502.0 5.9
NAM 1 507.1 8.2 1 507.1 8.2 18 243.1 (7.5)
ACI TOTAL 5 002.8 24.7 5 002.8 24.7 59 031.9 (4.5)
Traffic table definitions:
FREIGHT TRAFFIC: loaded and unloaded freight; data in metric tonnes
INTERNATIONAL: traffic performed between the designated airport and an airport in another country/territory
DOMESTIC: traffic performed between two airports located in the same country/territory
TOTAL: international + domestic freight (when breakdown is available)
Note: No domestic freight traffic is reported by airports in the Middle East region. The July responses for domestic
freight in Africa were insufficient to determine growth percentages.
YOY Year over year same month comparison
YTD Year to date, starting January 2009, compared to same period previous year
YE Year end, based on rolling 12 month period, compared to same prior 12 month period
AFR – Africa EUR – Europe MEA – Middle East
ASP – Asia Pacific (including India) LAC – Latin America and Caribbean NAM – North America
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8. Month by month comparison with same month previous year
World freight trends
40
International Domestic Total
30
20
10
% CHG
0
-10
-20
-30
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
Month by month comparison with same month previous year
Total Freight
Regional Trends
50
40 AFR ASP EUR LAC MEA NAM
30
20
10
% CHG
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
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9. Month by month comparison with same month previous year
International Freight
Regional Trends
60
50 AFR ASP EUR LAC MEA NAM
40
30
20
% CHG
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
2009 2010
- ENDS -
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