Beijing Capital Airport to Serve 670,000 Passengers in New Year Holiday
By Lena Ge, China Aviation Daily | Dec. 30, 2016
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Beijing Capital International Airport, the world's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic, is estimated to handle about 670,000 people and 4,581 aircraft movements from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, with 223,000 passengers and 1,527 aircraft movements every day.
The three-day New Year holiday is expecting a travel rush due to the rise in family groups, senior citizens and children. It is predicted by analytical statistics that from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, 335,000 people will depart from Beijing Capital Airport, including 232,000 on domestic and 103,000 on international flights. Meanwhile, another 335,000 travelers will arrive in Beijing, including 225,000 domestic and 82,000 international passengers.
Before the holiday, the passenger and aircraft movements are expected to reach a peak on Dec. 30 with 269,000 passengers and 1,737 aircraft movements. The peak after New Year holiday may appear on Jan. 3 with over 615,000 passengers and 1,694 aircraft movements.
Passengers are advised to arrive in the airport at least two hours prior to their departures and reminded on lithium batteries and carry-on luggage.
Due to safety concern, lithium batteries including portable power banks must be carried in carry-on luggage. Cigarette lighters and matches are not allowed in any situation, Beijing Capital Airport said.