With the revival of the travel and tourism sector after the challenges faced during the pandemic, airports around the world are experiencing a marked increase in passenger traffic.
The global total passenger forecast is close to 8.5 billion, marking a significant upturn in the aviation industry. Industry for which Carttec has developed several solutions from aluminum airport trolleys to to a range of rampside solutions.
Five reference airports in passenger traffic
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): The airport remains the busiest terminal in the world, handling more than 100 million passengers annually. This number represents an increase of 11.7% compared to 2022, consolidating its global leadership.
- Dubai International Airport (DXB): Dubai Airport has climbed three places in the world ranking, with an impressive 31.7% increase in passenger traffic compared to 2022.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): This US airport has handled nearly 81 million people, making it one of the main airline hubs in North America.
- Heathrow Airport (LHR): The London airport has climbed four places in the ranking compared to the previous year, registering a total of 79 million users.
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): Despite a 55.1% increase in passenger numbers to 79 million, Haneda airport has yet to regain pre-pandemic levels, remaining 7.9% below its previous figures.
The key common factor for mobility at airports:
Among the key elements facilitating mobility within these large terminals are airport trolleys.
The accessibility and availability of these trolleys not only improve logistics within airport terminals, they also play a crucial role in overall passenger satisfaction.
Baggage trolleys have become a common and essential factor, contributing significantly to the efficiency and convenience of the travel experience for millions of passengers each year in relation to passenger traffic.