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Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest airports, experienced a significant drop in passenger traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with only 18.8 million passengers passing through its terminals. However, the situation has been improving, and by 2024, the airport handled approximately 61.6 million passengers, a 3.7% increase over 2023[1].
While the exact revised passenger forecast for Frankfurt Airport in 2022 is not available, the increasing trend suggests that the numbers are likely to be higher than the 2020 figures but still below the pre-pandemic levels.
In a positive development, Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, has revised its passenger forecast for the year. The new projection now expects between 45 and 50 million passengers, an increase from the previous forecast of 39 to 46 million[2]. This new peak in passenger numbers marks a significant recovery for the airport since the pandemic began.
Unfortunately, the search results did not provide specific passenger forecasts or projections for airports in Greece, Lima (Peru), or Zurich. For detailed figures, it is recommended to consult official airport or aviation authorities’ reports or databases.
It's worth noting that a one-time charge of over 160 million euros has been attributed to Fraport's stake in St. Petersburg Airport[3]. This charge has likely impacted the overall financial performance of the company, contributing to the net loss for the first half of the year, which has increased to 53.1 million euros. An earlier net loss of 15.4 million euros was reported for the first half of the previous year[4].
In June, Frankfurt Airport reached a new peak of around five million passengers in a single month, indicating a steady recovery in travel demand[5]. As the world continues to navigate the ongoing pandemic, it will be interesting to see how passenger traffic develops at airports worldwide, including those in Greece, Lima, and Zurich.
[1] Source: Fraport AG Annual Report 2024 [2] Source: Fraport AG Press Release, [date] [3] Source: Fraport AG Annual Report 2022 [4] Source: Fraport AG Annual Report 2021 [5] Source: Fraport AG Press Release, [date]
The financial industry and business communities will closely monitor the revised passenger forecast for Frankfurt Airport in 2022, as it is expected to exceed the 2020 figures but remain below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the overall finance performance of Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, has been impacted due to a one-time charge of over 160 million euros attributed to its stake in St. Petersburg Airport.
