Approximately 19,000 people travelled through the airport on the 4th of August.
Friday was the busiest day for East Midlands Airport since the summer of 2019.
Approximately 19,000 people travelled through the airport on the 4th of August.
This is the largest number of people the airport has welcomed through its doors since 2019 and before schools return in September, passenger numbers are expected to rise to 95% of pre-Covid levels.
Mike Grimes, Customer Services & Planning Director, said: “We’re delighted to be in the full swing of the summer season and welcoming almost as many passengers as we had pre-pandemic. This is a boost to the aviation sector as it continues its post-pandemic recovery. I’m pleased with how well our operation is performing with all our passengers currently clearing security in well under 15 minutes. We look forward to welcoming many more people through this airport in the coming weeks as people embark on their summer holidays.”
East Midlands Airport expects August will be the busiest month of the year, with an estimated 533,547 passengers travelling through the airport.
This is an increase of more than 38,000 passengers compared to July.
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