A 56 per cent decline (-10.1 million pax) compared to FY20 saw passengers total just under 7.9 million in FY21.
FY2019 was
International passengers plummeted a staggering 95 per cent year-on-year (-4.4 million passengers) to just over 248,000, with international borders remaining closed except for the trans-
Repeated lockdowns and domestic border restrictions across the states and territories resulted in a 43 per cent decrease in domestic passengers year-on-year (-5.7 million passengers), with just under 7.6 million.
Passengers flying within
'The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly one of the toughest challenges the aviation industry has faced, but we have managed the financial losses better than many due to our significant intrastate network.
'Brisbane Airport continued to connect to 27 destinations across the State, sustaining the valuable resources sector by connecting FIFO workers to regional
'We remain thankful for the strength of our intrastate market which has demonstrated the essential nature of aviation to the
Nonetheless, as the hub connecting
'As an island nation a mid to long-haul flight from most of its trading partners,
'It is essential that all levels of government recognise that as other parts of the globe normalise, the highly competitive international aviation sector may well leave
'We are eager to see the vaccination rates of Australians increase as soon as possible and move towards the 'Consolidation Phase' of the National Plan so we can allow vaccinated Australians to travel again, and vaccinated visitors to come to
International Review
Despite border closures BNE remained operational 24/7, ensuring essential services continued safely and securely.
The lack of passengers meant that most of our international airlines were unable to operate in FY21, but there were a number of airlines that found a way to continue flying to BNE, including
These airlines have been a vital cargo lifeline for
They also enabled the importation of thousands of tonnes of essential supplies and medical equipment into
It also ensured the delivery of COVID vaccines via BNE to locations across the Pacific, including
The much-anticipated quarantine-free bubble with
Just above 100,000 passengers made use of the two-way travel bubble, with an average of around 1,400 international passengers a day.
In the days immediately prior to the suspension, passenger numbers reached more than 2,000 - the highest volume since the bubble opened.
'It is a complicated and expensive exercise to operate what is essentially two separate terminals within the
'We are the only airport in
Domestic review
Brisbane Airport recorded 7,590,665 domestic passengers for FY21, with ongoing domestic border closures and consumer uncertainty resulting in a 43 per cent year-on-year decrease.
The busiest day of the financial year at the
The quietest day was on Saturday 29 August, with 5,793 arrivals and departures at a time where
Despite
Brisbane Airport's intrastate market suffered less than the overall domestic performance, with an 11 per cent year-on-year decrease (-430,000 passengers).
The intrastate market remains 30 per cent below the pre-pandemic levels of FY19.
Brisbane Airport Traffic Performance - FY21
FY20 FY21 Year-on-year growth
International arrivals and departures 4,658,603 244,284 95%
Domestic-on-carriage 2,387 3,887 +63%
Total international passengers * 4,660,990 248,171 95%
Domestic arrivals and departures 13,298,324 7,590,665 43%
Total passengers 17,959,314 7,838,836 56%
*Excludes transits and transfers.
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