Ash cloud caused 27% drop in passengers at London City
03.06.10
The ash cloud chaos put the brakes on London City Airport's passenger revival. With UK airspace closed for five days in April, the number of passengers using the airport fell to 175,917 - down 27 percent compared to 2009.
The fall ended a two-month period of growth, with passenger numbers up by 6 and 7 percent in February and March respectively. That was in contrast with a gloomy 2009, with an annual fall of 14 percent.
Passenger figures for May are expected to show a recovery, with new summer routes having opened to Majorca and Ibiza. Air France CityJet also launches new services to French destinations Deauville and Brive on June 24 / 25.
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