Simple Flying - Jonathan E Hendry
Small and medium-sized airports worldwide are still struggling to restore their full route networks, even as passenger numbers return to pre-pandemic levels. Large hub airports have generally fared well, with many surpassing 2019 traffic levels.
Over half of airports have not been able to restore pre-pandemic routes due to factors such as airline failures and consolidation.
Many airports are looking to attract new airlines and optimize landing slots to increase capacity and restore connectivity.