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]

Core Insights - VINCI Airports reported nearly 73 million passengers in Q1 2025, an increase of 4 million passengers or 6% compared to Q1 2024 [3][8] - The Asian market, particularly traffic with China, showed significant growth, exceeding pre-COVID levels for the first time [4][8] - European airports, along with those in Mexico and Chile, benefited from the rise of low-cost airlines, contributing to overall traffic growth [5][8] Traffic Performance - January 2025 saw passenger numbers over 9% higher than January 2024, driven by Asia and the resurgence of traffic with China, which was up 25% compared to January 2019 [3] - February and March traffic stabilized at good levels despite unfavorable comparisons due to the leap year in February 2024 [3] - Traffic at Kansai airports in Japan surged over 35% above 2019 levels in January, fueled by the Chinese New Year holidays [4] Regional Highlights - In Mexico, traffic reached new records, increasing by 30% compared to 2019 in January, with airlines like Volaris and Vivaaerobus expanding operations [5] - Budapest airport recorded excellent results due to the performance of Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air on European routes [5] - Traffic in South America, particularly in Santiago de Chile, was bolstered by increased capacity from airlines like LATAM, which saw a 13% rise [7] Specific Airport Performance - Lisbon airport in Portugal recorded 7,622 thousand passengers, a 1.4% increase, while Porto and Faro airports saw increases of 2.6% and 4.0% respectively [16] - Gatwick airport in the UK had 8,431 thousand passengers, up 1.2%, while Edinburgh airport grew by 6.6% [16] - In Japan, Kansai airports had 8,294 thousand passengers, reflecting a 16% increase [18] Commercial Movements - VINCI Airports experienced a 5.2% increase in commercial movements in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 [15] - Notable growth in commercial flights was observed in Hungary, with a 14% increase at Budapest airport [19] - In Mexico, commercial flights increased by 11%, with Monterrey airport seeing a 21% rise [19]