Ever increasing numbers of flights out of the Middle East to Asia and Europe have contributed towards Dubai International Airport now outstripping New York’s JFK in terms of capacity.
According to September figures by aviation intelligence gatherer OAG in its Frequency and Capacity Trends Statistics Report, Dubai has seen a 14% increase in seat capacity year on year while the Middle Eastern airports saw a 11% leap in capacity and frequency for September, both within and to and from the region.
OAG says there are 5.2 million seats available in September at Dubai Airport compared with 4.9 million at JFK.
Dubai International is currently on an upward curve thanks to a supportive government keen to nurture international markets.