Posts by Iris Li
Airports face financial challenges despite air traffic rebound, ACI World economics report reveals
Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic Montreal, 28 April 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels…
Read MoreThe busiest airports in the world defy global uncertainty and hold top rankings
Exclusive preview of the 2024 airport rankings Montreal, 14 April 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today offers an exclusive first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, showcasing their resilience in navigating global uncertainty. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, these airports have successfully held their top rankings, positioning themselves for…
Read MoreCalling on airports: Submissions open for the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards
ACI World and Amadeus celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership transforming the future of air travel Montreal, 20 March 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the anticipated 2025 Technology Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership within the airport sector that are transforming the…
Read MorePassengers choose the world’s best airports for customer experience
The ASQ Awards are based on the most comprehensive and trusted global measurement program for airport experience Montreal, 10 March 2025 – Today, Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, announces the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. These awards, celebrated as the benchmark for excellence…
Read MoreChanges in the global policies regarding taxation of international air transport
Montreal, 3 March 2025 – The United Nations Committee of Experts on International Tax Matters (UN Tax Committee) is expected to approve in March a revision to its Model Double Taxation Convention that will impact international air transport and connectivity. The change to Article 8 of the Model Convention (see Annex A), would introduce a choice…
Read MoreThe trusted authority on air travel demand insights
New 30-year forecasts highlight robust growth, despite short-term uncertainties Montreal, 26 February 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World releases its first bi-annual Advisory Bulletin on air travel demand for 2025, pulling data from over 2,700 airports in more than 180 countries and territories worldwide. 2024: A milestone for global air travel demand recovery and…
Read MoreACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053
New 30-year forecasts highlight robust growth, despite short-term uncertainties Montreal, 26 February 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by…
Read MoreJoint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook
Montreal, 28 January 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a joint Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook offering insights into the evolving air transport landscape. Key highlights: In 2024, global passenger traffic is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 9.5 billion passengers(104% of 2019 levels).…
Read MoreSITA strengthens support of the leading ACI-ICAO training and leadership program for airport executives
MoU will allow the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) to deliver more training in the next three years to support the development of a sustainable aviation workforce SITA President of the Americas Shawn Gregor and ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci sign Memorandum of Understanding in Atlanta, US Montreal, 9 January 2025 – Airports Council…
Read MoreInternational aviation community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities
Montreal, 6 December 2024 – Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input…
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