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Dubai airport hosts record 8 mln passengers in January

Xinhua, March 1, 2017 Adjust font size:

Dubai International Airport (DXB) said Wednesday that passengers in January reached record 8 million, 9.7 percent higher compare to the same period of last year, state news agency WAM reported.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said "It's an auspicious start to what is sure to be another record-breaking year for DXB."

He added that the January performance provides further impetus to the DXB Plus Programme, which will enhance service and boost capacity at DXB by applying technology to improved processes.

Eastern Europe remained the fastest-expanding market in terms of percentage growth (up 32.5 percent), followed by Asia (gaining 26.4 percent) and South America (18.6 percent higher).

Earlier last month, Dubai tourism reported ample influx of Chinese travelers in late January who traveled to Dubai to spend the Chinese spring festivals in the sunny Gulf Arab emirate.

In 2016, Dubai international airport received record 83.6 million passengers, defending its position as the world's busiest civil aviation hub in relation to international passengers for the third consecutive year. Endit