Tirana International Airport held the inauguration ceremony of the Tirana – Paris direct flight, in the presence of the Minister of Transports and Infrastructure Edmond Haxhinasto.
Haxhinasto declared that the number of passengers circulate in the Tirana International Airport are approximately 2.5 times than the average of the European industry, praising the performance of the company which administers the airport.
The opening of the Tirana – Paris new route is very important for the industry of aviation in Albania and will help in the reduction of costs for travelers, added the Minister. “The liberalization of the market during the last year has shown clearly that prices of tickets have decreased by 30% and the increase of flights towards European destinations has affected in the increase of the GDP with 0.5% per capita,” declared Haxhinasto at the inauguration ceremony.
There is still much to do in the improvement of the services for passengers in the Tirana International Airport since it is lacking the presence of low-cost companies, according to the Minister. “We haven’t yet targeted the segment of tourists and cargo services need to improve,” said Haxhinasto.
Regarding the opening of new airports in Kukes city and in southern Albania, the Minister declared that the country needs new airports with the aim to develop the tourism sector.
News source/photo credits: ATA
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