Cairo to Jeddah Route Emerges as the Second Busiest International Air Travel Corridor in 2023
The Cairo to Jeddah flight path is 2023's second busiest international route, with 4.8 million seats, per a report from the Official Airline Guide. The sector narrowly trails the top spot held by Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, which has 4.9 million seats.
The report supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals to enhance its aviation sector, as stated by Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh Al-Jasser. Saudi Arabia is currently leading in aviation connectivity growth, exceeding global trends, and plays a significant role in the Kingdom's Transport and Logistics Strategy.
The President of Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, noted that 2023 has seen record performance in the country's aviation sector with increased passengers and destinations. He emphasized the sector's transformation, referencing the Saudi Aviation Strategy's objective to reach 330 million passengers, 250 destinations, and a 4.5 million-ton cargo capacity by 2030.
Hong Kong to Taipei is the third busiest route with 4.6 million seats. Compared to 2019, this route's capacity dropped by 43%, and overall, most top 10 international routes have yet to recover to their pre-pandemic levels, with reductions between 9% and 43%.
Half of the current top 10 busiest routes didn't feature in the 2019 rankings. Furthermore, an aviation leader highlighted Saudi Arabia's projected aircraft production growth by 126% over the next two decades.
The President of Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, noted that 2023 has seen record performance in the country's aviation sector with increased passengers and destinations. He emphasized the sector's transformation, referencing the Saudi Aviation Strategy's objective to reach 330 million passengers, 250 destinations, and a 4.5 million-ton cargo capacity by 2030.
Hong Kong to Taipei is the third busiest route with 4.6 million seats. Compared to 2019, this route's capacity dropped by 43%, and overall, most top 10 international routes have yet to recover to their pre-pandemic levels, with reductions between 9% and 43%.
Half of the current top 10 busiest routes didn't feature in the 2019 rankings. Furthermore, an aviation leader highlighted Saudi Arabia's projected aircraft production growth by 126% over the next two decades.
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