Inverness Airport Q2 passenger numbers
Inverness airport reports increased Q2 passenger traffic
Leading regional Scottish airport operator, Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL), experienced an increase in passenger numbers during Q2 of 2016 thanks to the opening of several new flight routes.
Inverness Airport, where HIAL is headquartered, welcomed 23,756 additional travellers in Q2 2016 compared to the same period last year. The airport’s popularity was bolstered by the unveiling of new services to London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol in May. A new connection to Geneva Airport is scheduled to begin in November.
Inglis Lyon, managing director of HIAL, said: “We have made a significant investment in new services during the early part of this year, so it is pleasing to see that demand for most services at the majority of our airports continues to be high.
“Inverness is reaping the rewards of the recently-restored link to London Heathrow, the new KLM Amsterdam link and additional roations to London with easyJet".
“Tens of thousands of tourists travel to Scotland each year to experience our festivals and natural beauty. More and more of these visitors are choosing to travel through Inverness airport, thanks to our strong connection with the area and our range of competitive routes".