Auckland Airport reports softer tourism, long haul flight decline
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The news: Auckland Airport has reported a 1% year-on-year increase in total international passengers for April, with a 1% decline in international seat capacity resulting in an average load factor of 87%.
The numbers: For the month of April, passenger volumes on short-haul international routes rose 2%. However, long-haul routes decreased by 1% with seat capacity falling 6%.
Domestic passengers grew 5% year-on-year, supported by 6% more seat capacity. However, regional passengers declined 7% with seat capacity dropping 9%.
Queenstown Airport saw a 3% year-on-year increase in international passengers and a 9% rise in domestic passengers.
The context: The company said ongoing US-Iran tensions have impacted long-haul routes with passenger volumes and seat capacity on Middle East routes falling 80% and 74% year-on-year respectively.
Among the top international arrivals into New Zealand, the number of New Zealand and Australian nationals decreased by 4%, while US, Chinese and UK nationals fell 13%, 25% and 6% year-on-year respectively.
The source: ASX
