Passenger movements through Malta International Airport decreased by 11.8 percent in January when compared to the same month last year.

Passenger movements from the UK market were again down sharply by 13.4 per cent, whilst the Italian, French and German markets decreased by 11.5 per cent, 4.5 per cent and 9.5 per cent respectively.

Malta International Airport handled a total of 138,010 passenger movements, 18,430 less than a year before, on scheduled and non-scheduled flights.

Aircraft movements also dropped by 10.4 percent to a total of 1,694. With seating capacity also showing a drop of 9.5 percent in January and the seat load factor decreasing by 1.5 percent.

Cargo and mail handled at MIA during January was 1,313 tonnes, which was a decrease of 14.6 percent over the same month last year.

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