COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 10, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- For May 2003, the total number of passengers in Copenhagen Airport shows a decrease of 4.1% compared to May 2002.
International passengers in CPH
The number of international scheduled passengers decreased by 3.4% while the number of international charter passengers decreased by 5.2%. Consequently, the total number of international passengers decreased by 4.1%.
Domestic passengers in CPH
The total number of domestic passengers shows a decrease of 9.1% compared to 2002.
Operations and take-off weight in CPH In May 2003, the total number of take-offs and landings has decreased by 0.8%, while the tonnage shows a decrease of 3.5%.
In May 2003, the number of travellers from Copenhagen to Asia continued to be negatively affected by the lung disease SARS.
Download Excel spread sheet with CPH traffic statistics for May 2003: http://reports.huginonline.com/907081/119320.xls
Download ASUR traffic statistics for May 2003: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/030605/nyth085_1.html
Download Hainan Meilan Airport traffic statistics for May 2003: http://reports.huginonline.com/907082/119321.pdf
Questions regarding the traffic statistics should be addressed to Vice President and Head of Investor Relations Flemming Petersen on telephone +45 32 31 22 12 or on email f.petersen@cph.dk