Aviation industry is 'not quite out of the woods,' but there are signs of recovery, Dubai Airports CEO says

The city's airports have seen 20.7 million passengers this year, a "far cry" from pre-pandemic levels, which may only be achieved in 2025, he said.

Dubai Airports owns and manages Dubai International and Dubai World Central Airports in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai International alone served 86.4 million customers in 2019.By the end of this year, Griffiths expects Dubai Airports to see 26.7 million passengers. That figure could jump to 56 million or 57 million in 2022, he said.Emirates Airlines airplanes at Dubai International Airport on February 1, 2021.

Asked about the biggest threats to air travel recovery, Griffiths said the risk of a surge in Covid infections leading to lockdowns is a "big problem."If airlines and airports respond with a quality product, and good value for money, people are so desperate to get back in the air again, they will respond.Griffiths added that many people likely do not have the confidence to travel because of strict regulations, expensive Covid testing protocols and the fear of rules changing quickly.

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