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Jersey passes one million air passengers following a summer boost
Overview
Official statistics from Ports of Jersey reveal that Jersey's transport hubs experienced a surge in passenger numbers during the summer months, with over one million people passing through the airport so far this year. Between July and September, Jersey Airport handled more than 472,000 passengers, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Key points
- Jersey Airport surpassed one million passengers for the year by the end of August.
- Between July and September, over 472,000 passengers used Jersey Airport, a 4.2% rise year-on-year.
- Nearly 200,000 passengers travelled through Jersey Harbour during the summer period.
- Ferry operator DFDS saw a 10% increase in passenger numbers on its Jersey routes compared to the third quarter of last year.
- Growth was supported by increased frequencies on key routes and airlines adding new destinations.