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LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport has broken into the top 10 of busiest UK airports for the first time.
New statistics from web-based aviation intelligence specialist anna.aero (Airline Network News & Analysis) showed that Liverpool leapfrogged East Midlands airport into 10th spot during 2009, due to a late recovery in passenger volumes.
While most UK airports experienced a decline in passenger numbers due to the recession, Liverpool managed to reverse 18 months of passenger losses with an 8.2% and 6.6% improvement in the final two months of 2009.
This boosted its annual passenger total to 4.8m, compared with East Midlands’ 4.65m passengers.
JLA owner Peel Airports is delighted with progress.
In 1997, when Peel acquired JLA, it occupied 18th position in the list of the UK’s busiest airports.
Mark Whitworth, Peel Airports chief executive, said: “To see the airport start to grow its business once again, at a time when many others across the UK are still experiencing a decline in business, is a reflection of the confidence we and our airline customers have in making Liverpool one of the country’s top airports.
“To break into the top 10 for the first time is a tremendous achievement for all involved at the airport
Bet thats not shown on North West tonight!