Tags: ACI

Airports face financial challenges despite air traffic rebound, ACI World economics report reveals

28th April 2025

Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic 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 in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport […]

The busiest airports in the world defy global uncertainty and hold top rankings

14th 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 continued growth. ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said, “Amid global challenges, […]

Submissions open for the 2025 ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards 

20th 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 future of air travel technology. ACI airport members are invited to submit their candidacies for the fifth edition of the ACI World-Amadeus […]

Passenger traffic increases by +6.9% in January across Europe

13th March 2025

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

13th March 2025

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

10th March 2025

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

26th 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 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

12th February 2025

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

7th February 2025

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

6th February 2025

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 […]