COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 7, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Copenhagen Airport has registered the total number of passengers to 18.3 million in the year 2002, which represents an increase of 0.7% compared to the year 2001.
In the month of December, the total number of passengers showed an increase of 4.8% compared to the same month in 2001.
In December 2002, the number of international scheduled passengers increased by 5.2%. The accumulated figure for the year 2002 shows an increase of 2.9% compared to 2001.
In December 2002, the number of international charter passengers increased by 12.7%. However, the accumulated figure of the year 2002 shows a decrease of 12.0% compared to 2001.
In December 2002, the number of domestic passengers decreased by 3.1% compared to December 2001. For the full-year 2002 the number of domestic passengers decreased by 7.9% compared to 2001.
In December 2002, the total number of takeoffs and landings increased by 4.3%, while the tonnage showed an increase of 3.5%. In the year 2002 the total number of takeoffs and landings decreased by 7.6%, while the tonnage showed a decrease of 5.0%.
Cargo numbers will be available on www.cph.dk on January 15, 2003.
Kind regards,Copenhagen Airports A/S