Hey there, folks! Big news coming out of Pune airport – they hit a major milestone in 2024 by welcoming over one crore passengers! That’s right, the total passenger traffic reached a whopping 1,02,77,695, which is an 8.88% increase from the previous year. Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke is feeling pretty good about this growth, saying that the demand for air travel in Pune is on the rise. He’s even predicting a 10% growth in 2025 – talk about optimism!
But wait, there’s more – the international passenger count also saw a nice jump, with almost 2 lakh international travelers passing through Pune airport in 2024. And let’s not forget about the domestic passengers, who surged to over 1 crore, up from around 92 lakh the year before. That’s a whole lot of people taking to the skies!
And speaking of skies, the airport is buzzing with activity, handling over 200 flight movements on many days. December 2024 was especially busy, with a record-breaking 9,95,454 passengers passing through the airport – the highest monthly total ever! The holiday season was in full swing, but thanks to the efficient operation of both the new and old terminals, things ran pretty smoothly. The new terminal’s inline baggage screening system made life easier for passengers, too.
But hold on to your hats – the old terminal building is closing for renovations in February 2025! It’s going to be shut down for about a year for some serious upgrades as part of the airport’s expansion plans. Exciting stuff happening at Pune airport – looks like the sky’s the limit for this place!
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