October Passenger Numbers to UAE Halved Amid Flydubai Effect
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Passenger numbers to the UAE were halved in October, linked to the "Flydubai effect." Wizz Air was the busiest international airline at Ben Gurion Airport, with Greece as the top destination. El Al carried 34.38% of international passengers in October, an increase from the previous year.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- October passenger traffic to the UAE was cut in half due to the "Flydubai effect."
- Wizz Air was the busiest international airline at Ben Gurion Airport in October.
- Greece was the most popular destination for travelers in October.
- El Al transported 681,600 passengers on international flights in October.
- El Al's share of international passengers at Ben Gurion Airport rose to 34.38% in October.
The number of passengers flying to the United Arab Emirates in October saw a significant decrease, reportedly halved, a phenomenon attributed to the "Flydubai effect." Meanwhile, Wizz Air was the busiest international airline operating out of Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) during October, with Greece being the most sought-after destination.
According to the October report from Ben Gurion Airport's Civil Aviation Administration, El Al carried 34.38% of all passengers on international flights in October, totaling 681,600 passengers. This represents an increase from October 2025, when El Al's share was 32.55%. The figure also showed an increase compared to the preceding two months, though it remained lower than the July figure of 35.58%.
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