Tags: ACI World

ACI World and industry partners call for strengthened global cooperation on aviation climate action

20th 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 […]

ACI World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026

19th November 2025

Global Traveller Survey uncovers rising demand for more human, personalized, and engaging airport experiences 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 means moving […]

Lima Airport to host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026

29th October 2025

Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that Lima Airport will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. […]

New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

27th October 2025

ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The resource provides clear, practical guidance on […]

ACI achieves major advancements for airports at ICAO 42nd Assembly, positioning airports for capacity growth and rising demand

6th October 2025

Key Assembly outcomes pave the way for increased connectivity, improved passenger experience, coordinated aviation security, accelerated airport decarbonization — and more Airports Council International (ACI) achieved a series of landmark outcomes at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly that will help transform the future of global aviation. By elevating coordinated, risk-based aviation security, […]

Global air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone

30th September 2025

International travel drives growth; variations amongst regions persist Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook. ACI World’s flagship annual report draws […]

ACI World to champion airport priorities at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montreal

22nd September 2025

Calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel demand soars Airports Council International (ACI) World will champion airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal (23 September–3 October), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger […]

iGA Istanbul Airport to host the 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit

11th September 2025

Türkiye’s flagship hub to spotlight excellence in airport customer and employee experience Guangzhou, China, 11 September 2025 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 31 August–4 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ACI World Airport Experience Summit is […]

Airport leaders unite in China to reimagine customer experience

10th September 2025

The premier global event dedicated to airport experience begins; ASQ Awards Ceremony to spotlight best airports Guangzhou, China, 10 September 2025 – Global airport and aviation leaders convene in Guangzhou, China, for the opening of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit 2025, the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. Held from 8–11 September and […]

ACI World Raises Concerns Over Proposed Air Travel Tax

9th July 2025

Additional taxes risk undermining global connectivity, economic growth, and climate action ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax on air transport—with a special focus on premium flyers—as […]