Swedavia’s Göteborg Landvetter Airport has been named a highly commended airport in the Eco-Innovation Award category by the industry organisation Airports Council International Europe (ACI), which ranks the leading European airports in environmental and climate work.
During June more than 3.1 million passengers flew via one of Swedavia's ten airports. Air travel in June is overall at comparable levels with June 2023. International travel rose 6 per cent during the month, while domestic travel decreased 20 per cent compared to June last year.
Norwegian continues to expand at Stockholm Arlanda Airport by launching a new direct route to Skellefteå Airport, starting on 28 October. Skellefteå is a part of the rapidly developing business climate focused on sustainability that is emerging in the northern parts of Sweden, a development which increase the demand for extended connectivity to the region.
Swedavia is expanding its collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) through an extended agreement and forty new collection bins for deposit bottles and cans located at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The collaboration aims to promote social sustainability and support MSF's humanitarian efforts globally. The new initiative is expected to increase both visibility and financial contributions.
On Thursday June 13th, Air Canada was welcomed at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with an inauguration ceremony attended by H.E. Jason LaTorre, Ambassador of Canada to Sweden, Mr. Jonas Abrahamsson, CEO Swedavia, and MD, International Sales, Mr. Rocky Lo, Air Canada. Operating direct routes to Toronto and Montreal five times a week, Air Canada will be an important addition to Stockholm Arlanda.
The most travel-intensive period of the year is here. A large number of passengers are expected to pass through Stockholm Arlanda Airport during June, July and August, and the airport offers a total of 17 new scheduled routes during the summer season. "I would like to wish everyone a warm welcome to Arlanda this summer," says Arlanda's Airport Director Karl Eklund.
Norwegian will increase the connectivity between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and the northern part of Norway by launching a new route to Tromsø. Starting on October 31st, Norwegian will operate the route twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays.
During May, more than 3 million passengers flew via one of Swedavia's ten airports. This represents an increase of 2 per cent compared to May of last year. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, international traffic increased by 6 percent and was driven by increased international travel within Europe.
At Swedavia, we strongly believe in standing up for diversity, inclusion and respect for all people. As a company, this means more than tolerance, it means recognizing the value of the diversity and different perspectives in our own operation. Swedavia unequivocally stands for equal rights and the value of all people.
Norwegian will launch six new routes ahead of the winter program of 2024/2025, with destinations new to Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Göteborg Landvetter Airport respectively.
In April, more than 2.6 million passengers chose to fly via Swedavia's ten airports. This represents an increase of almost 1,5 per cent compared with April of last year. This trend continues to be driven by increased demand for international travel, primarily from Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
At the Annual General Meeting, Ulrika Francke was elected as the new Chair of the Board of Swedavia AB with Åke Svensson stepping down from his position after eight years in the post. Ulrika Francke has a solid background as a business leader and board member in both private and public organisations.
Swedavia is a group that owns, operates and develops 10 airports throughout Sweden. Our role is to create the connectivity that Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings. Satisfied and safe travelers are the foundation of Swedavia's business. Swedavia is a world leader in the development of airports with the least possible climate impact. Since 2020, Swedavia's own airport operations have been fossil-free at all ten airports. The group's turnover in 2023 was approximately SEK 5.9 billion and approximately to 2,600 employees.
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