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Record number of passengers at Palma de Mallorca airport in September
September saw 2,942,895 passengers travelling through Son Sant Joan airport, according to figures released by AENA, the Spanish airport holding company. This represents an increase of 11.8% compared to 2010 and a new record for passenger traffic during the month of September.
Of the total passengers, 2.3 million flew on international flights, 14.3% more than in September last year. Domestic passenger numbers were also up, by 2.4%.
The increase continues the positive trend from the peak summer months after passenger traffic hit new highs in both July and August. In fact, over the three month period, passenger numbers have increased by an average of 14%.
The figures are great news for the Balearic tourist industry. The 'boom' has been attributed to increased interest in Mallorca from British, German, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish holidaymakers, as well as good weather and keen pricing of package holidays.
