QATAR’S NEW GATEWAY RECORDS INCREASED PASSENGER FOOTFALL
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Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar’s new world-class gateway, has announced an increase in its monthly passenger statistics compared to those at the old Doha International Airport (DIA). HIA saw an 11.36 per cent passenger increase through its doors in July 2014 compared to July 2013. A total of 2,160,843 travellers departed, transferred and arrived into Qatar during July 2014, showcasing the new airport’s global standing as an international transit hub.
Badr Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer, HIA said, “We are happy to see that so many more passengers are choosing to fly to Qatar and through our new, world-class facility. Over the coming months and years we will continue to grow and ensure every passenger has the best possible experience at our airport, whether they be departing, arriving or in transit.”