Aruba Airport Authority N.V. reports a 103% recovery in passenger traffic
The airport’s 2023 got off to a strong start, welcoming 460K passengers in the first four months indicating a recovery of 103% when compared to 2019.
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) continues to experience strong demand after a successful 2022. Compared to the first four months of 2019, traffic increased by 3.2%, indicating a recovery of 103%. In addition, AUA served over 20 airlines in the first quarter of 2023, operating more than 4.000 flights, and connecting Aruba to over 30 different destinations.
Strong growth is also seen in AUA’s key source markets, particularly North America. The North American market experienced an increase of 5.9% in the first four months of 2023, with United States increasing by 4.7% and Canada by 24.3%, when compared to 2019. With these positive developments, AUA continues to see significant interest and opportunities to expand its current network, allowing for further development and diversification in its markets.
United States
American Airlines, AUA’s largest carrier, recently announced an increase in its capacity to Aruba. Starting June 2023, the carrier will be operating 13 weekly flights on its Charlotte-Aruba route and will increase service to the island from 1 to 8 weekly flights on its Philadelphia-Aruba route, when compared to 2019. In addition, the carrier will also increase service on its Miami-Aruba route in September and October, going from daily to double daily.
JetBlue, AUA’s second largest carrier, announced the restart of its Newark-Aruba route, which will commence on June 17, 2023, and operate on Saturdays.
Spirit Airlines also confirmed an increase in service on its Fort Lauderdale-Aruba route going from 1 weekly to daily flights.
In addition, Delta Air lines recently announced that it will be increasing capacity and flight operations on routes for the upcoming winter season. Among these announcements, the carrier indicated that it will be increasing frequency to Aruba starting January 2024 by adding a second daily flight on its Atlanta-Aruba route.
Canada
Canada will also see further growth in 2023 with Air Canada announcing a restart in its Toronto-Aruba route with 3 scheduled weekly flights, commencing November 2023.
WestJet has also announced increase in frequencies in Winter season 2023.
“These additional flights and new routes will further connect Aruba to international destinations, further reinforcing Aruba Airport’s commitment in seeking new opportunities and expanding its global reach”, said Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, Aviation Business Development Executive.
The future at Queen Beatrix International Airport has never looked brighter and AUA can’t wait to host your route.