Top Airports in Europe from 2017 to 2021
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe's busiest airports have faced unprecedented challenges. A comprehensive report, prepared using Microsoft's PowerBI application, provides insights into the impact of the pandemic on these airports from 2017 to 2021.
The Pandemic's Impact on Passenger Numbers
Prior to the pandemic, major European airports such as London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Frankfurt Airport experienced steady growth in passenger traffic. However, the pandemic led to a significant decline in air travel, with many airports seeing their passenger numbers plummet by as much as 70% or more compared to pre-pandemic levels.
For instance, London Heathrow reported a drop from over 80 million passengers in 2019 to about 19 million in 2020. As vaccination efforts progressed and travel restrictions eased, passenger numbers began to recover, though they remained well below pre-pandemic figures.
Key Challenges
The pandemic caused operational challenges, including flight cancellations and delays due to staffing shortages and health protocols. Airports faced significant financial strain due to reduced revenue from fewer passengers and flights. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, airports implemented various health measures, such as mask mandates and social distancing.
Technologies and Innovations
The pandemic accelerated the adoption of new technologies in airports, such as thermal scanning and increased use of self-service options. These technologies helped improve passenger confidence in air travel by enhancing safety and efficiency.
Examples of Busiest Airports
- London Heathrow (LHR): Experienced a dramatic decline from 80.1 million passengers in 2019 to 19.1 million in 2020 and slightly recovered in 2021.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): Saw a similar drop, from 72.2 million in 2019 to about 19.2 million in 2020.
- Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS): Also faced significant reductions in passenger traffic.
It's important to note that Istanbul airport was opened in 2018. The data for the report was obtained from the reports of the aviation authorities of each country and, in some cases, external reports or the airports' own data. The report has an interactive structure for detailed analysis and may take 10-15 seconds for interactive reports to be ready. For access to more reports, click the provided link.
[1] Data for the report was obtained from Wikipedia and the reports of aviation authorities of each country. [2] The busiest airports in Europe between 2017 and 2021 were identified in the report. [3] The report shows the busiest airports of Europe between 2017 and 2021. [4] Airports used their own data or external reports as sources for the report. [5] The report has an interactive structure for detailed analysis. [6] The report may take 10-15 seconds for interactive reports to be ready. [7] For access to more reports, click the provided link. [8] It is recommended to consider the impact of the Covid19 pandemic when reviewing the report. [9] Istanbul airport was opened in 2018. [10] The report was prepared using Microsoft's PowerBI application.
- The report, prepared using Microsoft's PowerBI application, delves into the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on Europe's busiest airports, specifically emphasizing industry revenue losses due to reduced passenger traffic and flights.
- The advancement of technology in the aviation industry during the pandemic is highlighted in the report, showcasing innovations like thermal scanning and increased self-service options that aim to enhance safety and efficiency for passengers.
