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International passenger numbers at Wellington airport are up 3.8 per cent in September compared to a year ago, despite a fall in capacity, the airport's majority owner Infratil said today.
International passenger numbers grew 6.2 per cent for the year to date. Seats fell 3.9 per cent for the first six months of the year.
The airport said that growth remained strong but was curbed by capacity limitations.
The airport got a boost from Pacific Blue's announcement last month that it will start domestic flights and Qantas' decision to resume the Wellington-Christchurch service soon.
However, September passenger numbers were down at all Infratil's airports in Europe - Glasgow Prestwick, Kent and Lubeck in Germany.
- NZPA
