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Beijing Capital overtakes Heathrow and Chicago as world's second busiest airport

Beijing, China - Today, the number of passengers is more than 70 million

Beijing's Capital Airport has officially overtaken London's Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare to become the world's second-busiest international air-hub, welcoming its 70 millionth passenger on December 9 this year Traffic to Beijing International grew by 16.9% last year to 65.3m passengers, only narrowly behind Heathrow, which saw a 1.5 per cent drop to 66m passengers. The world's busiest airport remains...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1123758

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