Covid-19 crisis makes Liège a millionaire
Specialisation in goods transport has moved Liège airport (LGG) up to the top of the table as an essential link in the fight against the pandemic. The Belgian airport saw a 24% increase in the tonnage passing through the airport compared to 2019, going from 902,480 to 1,120,643 t.
CEO Luc Partoune: "Alternatives to the transport of goods in the holds of passenger planes had to be found. There was a lot of pressure on full cargo planes, which are our speciality. We also transported large quantities of medical equipment (masks, respirators, protection kits, etc.) to fight the pandemic, so much so that we became the hub for the World Food Programme."
The total number of cargo flights increased by 10.7% to 34,264 flights. This growth is reflected in an increase in daytime flights. (ah)