passenger arrivals per day in March 2020 and March 2019
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-09-13 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-09-16 |
| Case ID | 1989114 |
Summary
The request sought daily passenger arrival data for March 2019 and March 2020 by sea and air, along with corroborating air passenger duty information. The Department of Infrastructure disclosed total monthly arrival figures for both sea and air transport but did not provide daily breakdowns or air passenger duty data.
Key Facts
- Total IOMSPC sea arrivals in March 2019 were 20,649.
- Total IOMSPC sea arrivals in March 2020 were 16,682.
- There were 209 passenger arrivals from a visiting cruise liner on March 2, 2020.
- Total Ronaldsway Airport arrivals in March 2019 were 35,871.
- Total Ronaldsway Airport arrivals in March 2020 were 15,439.
Data Disclosed
- 20,649
- 16,682
- 209
- 35,871
- 15,439
- March 2019
- March 2020
- 2nd of March 2020
- 1989114
- 2021-09-13
- 2021-09-16
Original Request
Please release any and all available information to adequately calculate the precise passenger arrivals per day in March 2020 and March 2019 either by route and operator or, if not available, by total (a) by sea (b) by air. Please release or confirm any air passenger duty information that corroborates such totals.
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Category | Period | Entity/Route | Total Arrivals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbours | March 2019 | Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) | 20,649 |
| Harbours | March 2020 | Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) | 16,682 |
| Harbours | 2nd March 2020 | Visiting Cruise liner | 209 |
| Airport | March 2019 | Ronaldsway Airport | 35,871 |
| Airport | March 2020 | Ronaldsway Airport | 15,439 |
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: FOI Response Team/CK/TL/PN Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 1989114 15 September 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 13 September 2021 and which states:
"Please release any and all available information to adequately calculate the precise passenger arrivals per day in March 2020 and March 2019 either by route and operator or, if not available, by total (a) by sea (b) by air. Please release or confirm any air passenger duty information that corroborates such totals."
Our response to your request is as follows: Harbours: 1. The total number of Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) arrivals during March 2019 was 20,649. 2. The total number of IOMSPC arrivals during March 2020 was 16,682. 3. On the 2nd of March 2020 there were 209 passenger arrivals from a visiting Cruise liner. Below is a link for passenger traffic information specifically relating to Harbours on the Government website, which you may find useful: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/infrastructure/harbours- information/harbour-traffic-information/ Airport: 1. The total number of Ronaldsway Airport arrivals per day in March 2019 was 35,871. 2. The total number of Ronaldsway Airport arrivals per day in March 2020 was 15,439.
Please quote the reference number 1989114 in any future communications.
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