[Brussels Airport] More than 2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September - Almost 59,000 tonnes of freight transported

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. The airport saw a 6% growth across the first three quarters of this year compared to 2023, with 18 million passengers to date.

Read the press release online Lees het persbericht in het Nederlands Consultez la version française More than 2.2 million passengers at Brussels Airport in September Almost 59,000 tonnes of freight transported More than 2.2 million passengers travelled via Brussels Airport in September. An increase of 5% compared to the same month in 2023. The airport saw a 6% growth across the first three quarters of this year compared to 2023, with 18 million passengers to date. Cargo volumes rose 5% in September compared to September last year.   Passenger numbers: +5% compared to September 2023 Brussels Airport welcomed 2,250,282 passengers in September, an increase of 5% compared to September 2023. The airport experienced 6% growth across the first three quarters of this year (the period January to September), with 18 million passengers to date.   The share of departing transfer passengers in September was 15%. This correlates with Brussels Airport's role as a transfer hub for, among others, Star Alliance airlines.   The top 10 countries in September were respectively Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Morocco, Portugal, the United States, France and Switzerland.   Air cargo volumes: up 5% Flown cargo volumes at Brussels Airport increased by 5% in September to 49,242 tons. Total cargo volumes also increased 5% compared to September 2023, to a total of 59,216 tons.   The full-cargo segment experienced a 5% decline, while the cargo carried on board passenger aircraft rose by 19% due to the increase in the number of passenger flights. There was an increase of almost 6% in express services, and an increase of 2% in trucked volumes.   The primary import regions were Asia, Africa and North America. Asia also ranked first in terms of exports, followed by North America and Africa.   Aircraft movements: 4% increase compared to 2023 The number of aircraft movements in September 2024 increased by 4% compared to the previous year. The number of passenger flights saw a similar 4% increase. The average number of passengers per flight was 148, one more than in September of last year. This remains at a high level due to the deployment of larger aircraft and an increased load factor per flight. The number of cargo flights increased by 6% compared to September 2023. About Brussels Airport    Brussels Airport is one of the most important airports in Europe. In 2023, Brussels Airport welcomed 22.2 million passengers and transported 701,000 tonnes of cargo through the airport. Brussels Airport caters for the specific needs of business travellers and holidaymakers alike, on both intra-European and long haul flights. In 2024, the airport offers direct connections between Belgium and 220 destinations worldwide, with flights operated by 72 airlines.    The airport also offers a leading cargo platform, specialised in the transport of pharmaceutical products, perishable goods, e-commerce and live animals. Brussels Airport is the most important pharmaceutical hub in Europe.  With its SHIFT 2027 strategy, launched in 2022, Brussels Airport Company intends to strengthen its position as a major European hub, accelerate its ambitious sustainability goals, e.g. through the European Green Deal project Stargate, and continue to diversify its activities by focusing on innovation and cooperation. Brussels Airport is the second most important economic growth pool in Belgium, good for 85,000 direct and indirect jobs and is owned and operated by Brussels Airport Company. The shareholders are a consortium of private investors (75%) and the  Belgian State (25%). Follow Brussels Airport on Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.   Contact us via media@brusselsairport.be +32 (0)2 753 53 53 Visit our pressroom

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