Core Insights - VINCI Airports experienced a strong traffic growth of 4.2% in Q3 2025, welcoming 94 million passengers compared to the same period in 2024, with an increase of 3.8 million travelers [2][7][17] - The summer of 2025 saw high load factors and an increase in airline seat supply, particularly benefiting Mediterranean resort destinations and routes between China and Japan [2][5] - Traffic growth was notable in various regions, including Portugal, France, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, and Cabo Verde, with specific airports showing remarkable performance [3][6][9][12][13] Traffic Performance - VINCI Airports recorded a year-to-date (YTD) traffic increase of 5.6% as of September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [7][9] - Portugal's airports saw an average growth of 4.6%, with Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Funchal leading the way [3][9] - In Japan, traffic increased by 10% in Q3 2025, driven by high demand during the Universal Exhibition in Osaka and busy connections with China [5][9] Regional Highlights - In Mexico, Monterrey airport experienced a spectacular growth of 15%, attributed to Volaris doubling its capacity [6][12] - Brazilian airports, particularly Salvador de Bahia, benefited from strong domestic and long-haul traffic, with an overall growth of 10% [6][12] - Cabo Verde's airports continued to grow robustly, with a 7.6% increase in traffic, supported by enhanced services from various airlines [6][12] Challenges - Belfast International and London Gatwick airports faced a decline in the number of seats available due to flight reorganization by low-cost airlines, impacting domestic flights within the UK [4][9] - The Dominican Republic's Santo Domingo airport experienced a traffic decline of 9.4%, primarily due to the repositioning of Arajet aircraft [6][12] Commercial Movements - VINCI Airports reported a 4.1% increase in commercial movements in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, with a YTD increase of 5.7% [10][17] - Notable growth in commercial flights was observed in Mexico, with Monterrey airport seeing a 19% increase in Q3 2025 [10][17] - Japan's Kansai Airports recorded a 6.8% increase in commercial movements, reflecting strong demand [10][17]
VINCI Airports – Traffic as of September 30, 2025