TIA continues to release positive results, Belleair leads the list of the best carriers
TIRANA, July 28 – Official figures released on Wednesday by Tirana International Airport (TIA) show that 644,914 passengers traveled through the Airport in the first six months of the year, a 9.8 per cent increase over the same period last year. The Airport also recorded 9,360 air traffic movements (ATMs) and handled 921 tons of cargo. These figures represent an increase in ATMs of 2.7 per cent and in cargo figures 1.6 per cent.
“Tirana International Airport is growing each year constantly, the first six months of 2010 are more than promising considering that we expect a peak in passengers for the summer months July and August. Passengers flying to and from TIA are eager to enjoy the season and we are prepared to serve them and to provide a safe environment that will fulfill each and every need.” said Mrs. Andrea Gebbeken, Chief Executive Officer of TIA.
TIA continues to release positive results, thanks to the state of the art infrastructure and the devoted work to everyone working for the airport. The turnover of TIA for the year 2009 resulted in EUR 28.9 million, which is a clear proof of a solid company.
During the first six months of 2010, the airlines carrying most passengers to and from Tirana were Belleair (44%), Alitalia (12%), Albanian Airlines (8%), Austrian Airlines (6%) and Turkish Airlines (5.3%). Currently, 14 airlines fly in to and out of TIA, including here the new airline ItAli Airlines, – all of which connect directly the Albanian capital city with 34 destinations.
The sustained growth not only reflects the attraction of Albania as a business and a leisure destination, but also the high service and European standards offered by Tirana International Airport.
