The impact of COVID-19 on airports—and the path to recovery
Industry outlook for 2023 Montreal, 22 February 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its twelfth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects on airports, and the path to recovery. With the removal of travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers in 2022, there has been an upsurge…
What to expect: Latest air travel outlook reveals short- and long-term demand
Montreal, 22 February 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest quarterly airport traffic outlook showing an upsurge in air travel demand across many markets amidst heightened macroeconomic risks. The quarterly update is released in tandem with the annual ACI World Airport Traffic Forecasts revealing expected air traffic to 2041. Airport…
Airports called to submit their candidacy for ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards
Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, 14 February 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world. Airport members of ACI are invited to submit…
Restoring economic equilibrium: ACI calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports for the benefit of travellers and communities
Montreal, 11 January 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports as social and economic engines of communities worldwide and for the benefit of the travelling public. The call to action supports the recent ACI World Resolution Restoring Economic Equilibrium that urges governments to…
Let’s not take two steps backwards: ACI World urges governments to take a coordinated and risk-based approach
Montreal, 5 January 2023 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today calls on governments globally to take a coordinated and risk-based approach when managing inbound travellers from China, following the implementation of travel restrictions by several countries. This follows recent statements published by ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE on the matter. ACI World Director General…
Angela Gittens becomes global ambassador for flagship ACI-ICAO Airport Professional program
Appointment aims to further promote AMPAP as the premier global airport management accreditation Montreal, 13 December 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World, along with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has today announced the appointment of Ms. Angela Gittens, former Director General of ACI World, as program ambassador for the renowned ACI-ICAO Airport Management…
Response to IATA comments on airport charges
All parts of the ecosystem must work together for the benefit of passengers and the communities we serve Montreal, 7 December 2022 – In response to statements made at the 2022 Global Media Day of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regarding airport charges, ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira gave the following comments: “By…
Istanbul Airport becomes world’s first to achieve airport accessibility accreditation
ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation provides a continuous path of improvement for airports in accessibility Montreal, 29 November 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that İGA Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in the world to be accredited under its new Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program, a first-of-its kind program dedicated to airport accessibility. The accreditation program was…
Latest traveller market intelligence reveals highest intention to travel since beginning of the pandemic
New ASQ 2022 Global Traveller Survey provides key insights into the evolution of traveller sentiment and behaviour Montreal, 7 November 2022 – Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the annual ASQ Global Traveller Survey revealing the highest intention to travel by passengers since the beginning of the pandemic. For the third year, ACI…
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