According to AoT president Paweena Jariyathitipong, the authority earned more than B17.3bn in revenue from October to December last year, reports the Bangkok Post.
Of those included, she said aviation services generated more than B8.8bn in income, a 0.67% increase from the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Six AoT-managed airports, Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang, Phuket, and Hat Yai, had welcomed 208,281 flights, a 1.82% increase from the same period of the previous fiscal year. Those consisted of 116,594 international flights and 91,687 domestic flights.
They had also welcomed 34.47 million passengers, a 2.5% increase from the same period of the previous fiscal year, which consisted of 20.92mn international flyers and the other 13.55mn on domestic flights, she said.
Ms Paweena said that AoT expected revenue growth over the next nine months of this fiscal year, following a trend in tourism revitalisation across the world.
The increase in airport flyer numbers led to a significant rise in airport infrastructure utilisation, with some airports now approaching their capacity.
Ms Paweena said that, in this regard, expansion projects for the six airports are necessary, as those projects, scheduled for completion in 2034, will increase their capacity to more than 214.5mn passengers a year, supporting long-term growth in aviation demand.
Ms Paweena said that AoT has also worked on a revenue restructuring initiative, including a promotional campaign for carriers on servicing at one of six AoT airports, to increase its aeronautical revenue.
The AoT is also set to launch the new Passenger Service Charge (PSC) collection regulation in the middle of the year, with the initiative expected to enhance its financial security by more than B10bn.