Despite a delicate economy Italy’s airports are having a good year. How have the leading airports performed in recent months? Which airlines have been ‘forced’ to discover the joys of Venice Marco Polo, and which new routes have helped Perugia report 65% growth so far this year?
Italian airports are having a good 2011 with most of the country’s airports reporting solid growth. Ryanair continues to be a major driver of growth with Palermo benefiting from a host of winter route launches. But which airport has seen traffic fall by almost 80% in May?
Demand for air travel to, from and within Italy has recovered well in 2010 after falling in 2008 and 2009. For the last few months Turin has seen the highest growth among bigger airports thanks to two airlines. Can you guess which ones and which routes they have started? And which smaller airports are growing fastest?
The ‘new’ Alitalia may be a major force on domestic routes but it has less than 15% of international seat capacity. Which airlines are strong at which airports and which are the leading country markets? How many international routes does Alitalia now operate?
The good times are back at Italy’s airports now that Alitalia appears to be more stable and LCCs continue to start new routes. Which airports are faring best (and worst) so far this year and how big will Ryanair’s Bologna be this winter?
Italian demand for air travel appears to be rebounding strongly but the latest figures are deceptive. Why? Which airline has been driving growth at Bologna? Which is growing faster; domestic or international traffic?
The Italian market is showing signs of stabilising. Is domestic or international demand up in July? Which smaller airports are growing by more than 20% and which airports have managed year-to-date growth?
Alitalia recently reported some traffic and financial results for the first half of 2009. But what are its network strengths and weaknesses? Which are the leading country markets from Italy and which airports are growing in 2009?
Some 23 airports across Italy have welcomed new services this week but very few are provided by the new Alitalia. Which airports were kept busiest and just how many new Italian routes did Ryanair start this week?
Alitalia may finally be under new private ownership but Italy’s traffic has been suffering in the mean time. Which airports have seen the biggest declines in demand and which other smaller airports are showing signs of growth?
Italy’s airports had a bad August with only four of the top 13 reporting growth. Cumulative year-to-date traffic at Italian airports in 2008 is now just 2%, well down on the 10% of last year. However, a few smaller airports are reporting strong growth, which ones?
