Luxembourg Airport recently reached a historic milestone, welcoming its 5 millionth passenger for the first time in its history. To mark this extraordinary achievement, the airport hosted a vibrant celebration on Friday, December 20th, with festivities that engaged passengers throughout the day.
The 5 millionth passenger, arriving on Luxair flight LG536 from Bari, Italy, at 12:00 PM, was greeted with cheers and excitement as they entered a festive atmosphere at Luxembourg Airport. To mark this historic milestone, the lucky traveler was treated to a unique lux-Airport experience, receiving a special gift package designed to enhance their journey. This included a €500 shopping voucher for the Aelia Duty-Free shop, a €100 dining voucher for the renowned Oberweis Restaurant at the airport, and a €250 parking voucher for www.airportparking.lu. To top off the celebration, Luxair, Luxembourg's home carrier, added a €500 flight voucher, making the occasion unforgettable.
The warm and festive welcome was a genuine expression of Luxembourg Airport’s appreciation for its passengers, who play a key role in making milestones like this possible. Throughout the day, travelers flying to and from Luxembourg were treated to a series of special surprises as a thank you for choosing the airport. These included gourmet snacks, fun gadgets, and exclusive lanyards and cotton bags. An Instagram photo spot was also set up in the terminal, offering passengers the opportunity to capture the moment and share their experience with friends and family.
Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport, commented on the milestone:
"Reaching 5 million passengers this year is a remarkable milestone for Luxembourg Airport, and we couldn’t have done it without the dedication and engaged work of our airport staff, our airline partners, and everyone who helps make the airport experience seamless for our travelers. We’re incredibly grateful to our passengers for choosing Luxembourg Airport as their gateway to more than 125 direct destinations."
This milestone is a testament to the airport's resilience and its remarkable recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, Luxembourg Airport has experienced strong growth, demonstrating the continued demand for air travel from Luxembourg and the Greater Region. Looking to the future, lux-Airport remains committed to enhancing the passenger experience by refining operational processes and improving customer services.