TEHRAN, July 14 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Airport Company announced that, during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year, the country’s air traffic experienced a significant decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 44,918 takeoffs and landings, during the first quarter of the current Iranian year registered a 51 percent decrease, compared with the similar period last year, Financial Tribune daily reported on Monday.
During the time span under review, more than 4.04 million passengers were transported, indicating a 64 percent decline year-on-year.
In sum, domestic flights saw a decline of 43 percent, while international flights experienced a 91 percent drop.
