The UAE's aviation sector witnessed remarkable growth in May 2024, with Zayed International Airport recording the highest growth in seat capacity in the Middle East, up 28.3 percent. Sharjah International Airport also recorded the third-highest growth rate of 15 percent during the same period.
Dubai International Airport topped the list of airports in the Middle East in terms of scheduled seat capacity, confirming its position as one of the most important airports in the region and the world. Emirates led the way in terms of scheduled capacity, while Etihad Airways had the second-highest capacity growth rate at 26.6 percent among airlines in the region. Fly Dubai recorded the fourth highest seat capacity size, reflecting the strong and outstanding performance of UAE airlines in enhancing their competitiveness at the regional and global levels.
Source (Al-Khaleej Emirati Newspaper, Edited)
