The corona pandemic almost brought tourism to a standstill. Although the booking numbers are currently skyrocketing and many corona restrictions around the world have been lifted, airlines and airports still have to fight. This also applies to Altenrhein Airport.
In the first quarter of this year, there are still major losses - both in flights and passengers. Compared to the first quarter of 2020 - already in the middle of the pandemic - there are only a third of flights and only a sixth of passengers. Airport officials suspect the situation in Austria to be the cause. "In Austria, entry regulations were still relatively strict in the first quarter. That's why demand was low," explains Thomas Krutzler, CEO of the People's Air Group, to TVO. Home office and travel bans by employers have contributed to this. The Ukraine war has also played its part.
Nevertheless, looking to the future should give cause for optimism. According to those responsible, the situation is now easing. However, this is a long way from the times before the pandemic. In the medium term, Krutzler expects half of the passengers on the route between Altenrhein and Vienna. In the charter sector, travelers need to catch up and, accordingly, demand is greater. Here the flights are well booked.
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