TIPA have been awarded £10k for developing a fully compostable security bag for London’s most central airport. A trial will be rolled out in spring 2021 as passengers return in numbers. In 2021 the airport will launch its new sustainability strategy which will set out its ambition to become one of the most sustainable airports […]
Christchurch Airport in New Zealand has become the first in the Asia-Pacific region and the world, to reach Level 4 of the ACI’s Transformation of Airport Carbon Accreditation. The airport, which was previously accredited at Level 2 – Reduction of Airport Carbon Accreditation, has, according to ACI, successfully achieved the upgrade by taking swift and […]
An exclusive partnership designed to help airports recover from the most challenging period the aviation industry has ever faced has been signed by Routes and Airports Council International (ACI) World. The formal agreement between the two organisations will provide platforms and guidance for airports at a world level, recognising the vital role they will play […]
From December 15 passengers arriving into England from countries not featured on the UK government’s travel corridor list will be able to reduce mandatory self-isolation by at least a week thanks to a new strategy for testing international arrivals. Under the ‘Test to Release’ scheme, passengers will have the option to take a test after […]
Lithuanian Airports have officially joined the Charter initiated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and undertook the commitment to ensure the highest epidemiological safety standards, as well as to exchange information with other members of the Charter in order to manage the challenges faced by the aviation industry due to the pandemic. The […]
Complying with the health prevention regulations such as the use of masks, social distancing and constant disinfection, traveling by air is safe and does not represent major complications. Here is a summary of the requirements set forth by the Ecuadorian government to travel by air on national and international flights. Travel Requirements: Domestic travel: Negative […]
Dublin Airport, Ireland, is to undertake a major facelift of its Terminal 1 under plans that have been lodged with the local Fingal County Council. According to the airport, the core façade and the roof of the terminal are to be replaced with a new, modern, energy-efficient structure that will transform the external appearance of […]
Flying is like competition sailing: it is all about using good winds and avoiding unfavorable air currents. To allow airlines to fully use the favorable winds there is a new weather optimization service available that shows exactly how the wind blows and where there is bad weather in the atmosphere. With this knowledge airlines can […]
According to a recent audit by London-based Skytrax, Munich Airport has retained its top spot among European airports for passenger facilities. In May 2015, Munich Airport was awarded 5-Star status for the first time following an extensive review and successfully maintained its status in 2017. Now the auditors from London have again subjected the Bavarian […]
Travellers expect new health and safety measures to address risks Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its ASQ Global Traveller Survey which reveals half of those surveyed want to travel again soon which can be attributed to a strong level of confidence in the environment safety provided by airports and airlines. The survey […]
