Airport Weeze has successfully passed the first test (in terms of load) of this year, the Easter holidays. The Airport Weeze team, together with the relevant authorities, managed to cope with peak traffic with up to 5000 passengers per day and up to 30 take-offs and landings without long waiting times. Everything went smoothly for the check-in counters and at the customs control. Almost all Ryanair and Corendon Airlines flights were able to depart on time. There were no problems with return flights either. In most cases, the suitcases were on the baggage claim before the passengers arrived in the arrivals hall. The mood at the airport could hardly be better.
“Our German and Dutch guests travel relaxed even on the busiest traffic days. We receive a lot of positive feedback. The entire team is happy that we can go back to the times before the Corona crisis.”
During the two-week Easter holiday, the airport had a total of 63.500 passengers. By way of comparison: in 2019 this was 74.500 passengers in the same period for Corona. Those numbers fit the trend; eventually demand for holiday and private flights clearly picked up. In April, the 100.000 passenger barrier was crossed again for the first time since the pandemic. An important milestone.
Recently 40% of the passengers were Dutch. That number is likely to remain high in the coming weeks. The May holidays will last until May 15 and many Dutch people will go on holiday in the coming weeks. And the choice in the current summer season is large. The airlines at Airport Weeze plan about 80 departing flights every week. The occupancy rate of those flights is high, according to the airport.
“The mood in the holiday market has improved in recent months. The wanderlust remains high and the less strict corona rules in many countries also have a positive influence. We got through the first passenger wave well and are looking forward to the summer period!”
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