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January 26, 2010
The Fredericton International Airport Authority (FIAA) is pleased with last year’s passenger traffic. The year saw 263,521 passengers pass through its doors.
The Fredericton International Airport has seen growth of over 30% since 2003. The New Brunswick capital city airport was one of the top-performing Atlantic Canadian airports in terms of passenger traffic growth in 2009.
“The airport’s air carrier traffic was on par with 2008, which is remarkable considering the impact of the recession on traffic across Canada and in our province” said David Innes, President and CEO of the FIAA.
Aircraft traffic at the airport grew even more dramatically in 2009, rising 45 % above 2008 to 106,178 aircraft movements.
Last year also saw the Airport Authority welcome NAV Canada’s phasing in of Air Traffic Control services and a new concessions kiosk in the Departures Lounge.
“Overall, the airport did well and it is a good sign that the Fredericton economy remained steady,” said Innes, “2010 could be an interesting year and we are looking forward to the opportunities that it will bring.”
Caribbean charters will begin soon with the first departure on February 22nd. New Brunswick residents can enjoy direct flights to Puerto Plata and Varadero this year from Fredericton.
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For more information, please contact:
Melodie Beal
Public Relations & Marketing Manager
Fredericton International Airport Authority Inc.
bealm@frederictonairport.ca
(506) 460-0920 |
