Macau International Airport (MIA) has announced solid performance gains for the first quarter of 2026, with double-digit growth in both passenger volumes and aircraft operations, driven largely by strong travel demand across Greater China. In an official press statement released Wednesday, the airport authority reported that total passenger throughput reached 2,117,427 between January and March, marking a roughly 15% increase compared to the same period last year. Aircraft takeoffs and landings, a key metric of airport operational activity, also climbed 10% year-on-year to hit 15,952 movements for the quarter. Breaking down passenger demographics, travelers from mainland China made up the largest single segment, accounting for 41% of all Q1 passengers, while visitors from Taiwan region represented 19% of total traffic. International travel continues its steady recovery as well: the airport recorded 224,000 international passenger arrivals and departures in the first two months of 2026, representing an 11% year-on-year uptick. The robust growth trend held steady during the recent back-to-back Easter and Qingming Festival holiday travel window, which ran from last Friday through Tuesday. Over the five-day holiday period, MIA handled 115,000 total passengers and 856 aircraft movements, representing year-on-year increases of 2.6% and 9.1% respectively. Looking ahead to the peak summer travel season, MIA says it is actively accelerating efforts to broaden its regional and international route network. Airport officials confirmed they are working closely with partner airline carriers to launch new scheduled services connecting Macau to additional destinations across mainland China and Northeast Asia, positioning the hub to capture further growth in travel demand in the coming months.