Growth Continues At Christchurch International

Growth Continues At Christchurch International

The trend of international passenger growth at Christchurch International Airport continued in July with an overall increase of 9% over the same period last year, and a 5% increase over the previous record set in July 2005. Some key markets also attained significant percentage increases, such as a 14% increase on July 2006 from Melbourne, an 11% increase from Sydney, and a 7% increase from Brisbane. Overall, 136,207 passengers travelled internationally through Christchurch Airport in July.

Domestic passengers were up 5% compared with the same period last year, reflecting the jump in domestic tourism nationally, as well as the follow-on effect from the increased number of international passengers hubbing through the airport. 337,256 domestic passengers travelled domestically through Christchurch Airport in July.

"Growth is forecast to continue at this level", says Chief Executive Rene Bakx, "and is reflective of the tourism promotion undertaken by this airport and our industry partners throughout the South Island and internationally, with over 10,000 more passengers travelling to and from Australia this July than in the previous year." CIAL also works closely with existing airlines to promote the services to Christchurch and with potential new airlines to develop additional routes.

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