Posts by Becky Zhang
World’s busiest airports revealed in latest global rankings
Atlanta retains top spot for total passengers while Chicago O’Hare leads global rankings for aircraft movements Montreal, 14 April 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today reveals the 2025 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, highlighting the industry’s leading hubs across total passengers, international passengers, air cargo, and aircraft movements. These airports play a critical role in the global…
Read MoreAirports worldwide invited to apply for the 2026 ACI World Airport Innovation Awards
Global call highlights bold ideas transforming passenger experience, operations, and sustainability Montreal, 31 March 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has opened submissions for the 2026 ACI World Airport Innovation Awards, inviting airports to showcase the ideas and leadership shaping the future of the airport industry. Now in its sixth year, the awards are presented under a renewed…
Read MorePolicymakers must support airport investment as global air travel demand rises
Airport revenue recovery continues to lag behind traffic rebound, ACI World report finds Montreal, 17 March 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today released the latest Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), showing that although global passenger traffic surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024, airport revenue has yet to fully recover. In 2024, airports worldwide served 9.4 billion passengers, exceeding…
Read MoreThe voice of passengers: these are the best airports for customer experience, ACI World reveals
The 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards show airports outperforming other industries as passenger satisfaction continues to rise Montreal, 24 February 2026 – Airports worldwide are outperforming other industries in customer experience, with passenger satisfaction continuing to rise, according to the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards announced today by Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with Gold sponsor SITA.…
Read MoreACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape aviation
10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Montreal, 28 January 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand…
Read MoreACI World welcomes Munich Airport CEO as its new Chair
Backed by decades of European and international aviation experience, he will lead ACI World’s strategic direction until 2027 Montreal, 12 January 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board (WGB) for the 2026–2027 term. Lammers succeeds Candace McGraw, retired CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), who…
Read MoreACI World and Amadeus announce the world’s most innovative airports at 2025 Technology Innovation Awards
The awards spotlight leading airports in digital transformation, passenger experience, and sustainable operations—announced at Airports Innovate 2025 in Busan, Republic of Korea. Busan, Republic of Korea, 26 November 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards, recognizing the world’s most innovative airports. This year’s…
Read MoreGlobal airport innovators converge in Busan as AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2025 sets the agenda for aviation’s next big leap
Busan, Republic of Korea, 25 November 2025 – Against a backdrop of accelerating airport transformation, as well as growing capacity pressures and security challenges, global airport innovation leaders are gathering in Busan for Airports Innovate 2025, the premier global conference for cutting-edge airport technologies and forward-thinking operational strategies. Hosted by Korea Airports Corporation and jointly…
Read MoreACI World and industry partners call for strengthened global cooperation on aviation climate action
Belem, Brazil, 19 November 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia, and leading industry stakeholders have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories…
Read MoreACI World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026
Global Traveller Survey uncovers rising demand for more human, personalized, and engaging airport experiences Montreal, Canada, 19 November 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026 with the launch of its latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey. The data shows rising demand for human-centred, personalized, and memorable airport experiences. This…
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