The activity at Rafic Hariri International Airport continued its downward trend in November 2024, as the Israeli-Hezbollah war persisted for most of the month. The ceasefire, which began on November 27, had little effect on this month’s data. Overall, airport traffic declined, with all metrics showing year-over-year (YoY) and yearly year-to-date (YTD) decreases. The only positive sign was a 76.4% rise in monthly arrivals, which may have been influenced by the ceasefire. However, overall airport activity remained under pressure in November due to safety concerns, high ticket prices, and the fact that Middle East Airlines was the only regular operator, with other airlines making only occasional flights.
Annual YTD Passengers Activity:
Monthly and YoY Passengers Activity:
Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport YTD Activity by November 2024:
Source: Rafic Hariri International Airport, BLOMINVEST
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