(Finance) – Bologna airport closes the first semester with a net profit of 25.3 million euros (4.2 million net of the Covid damage compensation fund). In the first half of 2021 the result was negative for 9.7 million, while in 2019 (pre-pandemic) the profit was 9.4 million.
THE consolidated revenues they attested to 67.4 million eurosup 277.1% compared to 2021 and 14.4% compared to 2019. Net of the Covid damage compensation fund of 21.1 million, revenues for the half year amounted to 46.3 million euros. EBITDA is equal to 33.4 million euros (12.3 million net of the Covid non-life compensation fund) and compares with a negative EBITDA of 6.8 million in 2021 and positive for 20.5 million in 2019.
The period was characterized by a strong recovery in air traffic, thanks to the progressive removal of all measures to contain the pandemic. In July and August, passenger traffic grew by 3.6% and 4.6% respectively compared to 2019. Cargo traffic continues to grow: + 10.8% compared to the first half of 2021 and + 6.0% compared to the same period in 2019