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Tony McDonough
30 April 2025
Liverpool John Lennon Airport breaks through the 5m passengers barrier – its highest figure in 13 years – but Ryanair rules out further expansion at Liverpool in 2025 after investing £160m in 2023 and 2024.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has broken through the 5m passengers a year barrier for the first time in five years.
On Thursday LJLA said it handled 5.08m passengers in 2024. This is the highest number since 2011 when it carried 5.3m passengers. It is also the first time it has gone above 5m since 2019 when it handled 5.045m. Its highest ever figure was 5.5m passengers in 2007.
And that figure could be within reach in 2025 with further expansion planned by Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays which began flying from Liverpool for the first time in 2024. However, Irish budget carrier Ryanair has ruled out further expansion in 2025.
More: Liverpool Airport breaks 5m passengers barrier - Liverpool Business News
