Tags: ACI

Passenger traffic increases by +6.9% in January across Europe

European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for January 2025 — the first indication of air traffic performance in Europe for this year. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +6.9% in January when compared to the same month last year. This is broadly aligned with the annual performance […]

VINCI Airports once again rewarded for its quality of service by the ACI

In Mexico, three airports are distinguished in the five categories of the ACI ASQ awards ; In Hungary, Budapest Airport is named the best airport in Europe for the second year in a row ; These distinctions demonstrate VINCI Airports’ commitment to offering the best passenger experience in a context of strong traffic recovery. Four […]

Passengers 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 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 in airport customer experience, are […]

ACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053

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 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new forecasts, […]

European airport passenger traffic finally exceeds annual pre-Covid levels in 2024

5 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 20241 Passenger traffic increased by +7.4% over 2023 and stood +1.8% above pre-pandemic levels (2019) 47% of Europe’s airports still below their pre-pandemic volumes – with structural aviation market changes and geopolitics resulting in significant performance gaps across national & individual airport markets TOP 5 European airports: London […]

Newcastle Airport Sets the Standard: First in Australia to Reach 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation

Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide. Newcastle Airport Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said achieving an ACA of Level 4+ Transition supported the Australian […]

ACI APAC & MID’s Net Zero Roadmap Programme Commences At King Khalid International Airport

King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become the first airport in the region to undergo an onsite assessment under ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s Net Zero Roadmap pilot programme, marking a pioneering step in sustainability efforts. King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh operated by Riyadh Airports has become […]

OPEN LETTER: A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget

Europe’s transport sector is the backbone of the EU internal market and outreach to the world. A strong sector is a prerequisite for building a competitive, net-zero and resilient Europe. Europe’s transport sector strongly urges the Member States and the Commission to preserve and strengthen a solid dedicated European transport funding instrument under the future […]

European aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the European Commission

Europe’s aviation sector has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global competitiveness. This Aviation Strategy must implement the recommendations of Mario Draghi to aid the sector’s transition to net zero. Europe’s airlines, airports, air navigation […]

Joint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook

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). Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) are […]