Domestic Air Traffic Surges 51%

Passenger traffic in Iranian airports registered a year-on-year rise of 51% in the current fiscal year’s two months (March 21-May 21), as 5.38 million passengers were flown internally by Iranian airlines.
Iran Airports Company’s data also show takeoffs and landings posted a 1% year-on-year increase to 48,036. 
The significant rise in the number of passengers followed the lifting of restrictions related to Covid-19, as airlines enforced social distancing to fend off the pandemic.
Over 47.15 million tons of cargo were shipped during the period under review, marking a 56% year-on-year rise.