Tags: Airports Council International

New research by ACI World and InterVISTAS indicates critical need for modernization of airport charges policy frameworks

Airport charges must serve the best interests of the travelling public and local communities Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released new research – The State of Play: Competition, Regulation, and Airport Charges Research Report – demonstrating the critical need to modernize global policy frameworks on airport charges to serve the best interests of […]

Travellers have spoken: the world’s best airports for customer experience revealed

Awards recognize airports who continued their commitment to the customer during the ongoing pandemic Airports Council International (ACI) World has revealed the recipients of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards which celebrate and showcase the world’s best airports as voiced by travellers on Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a major impact on […]

Strengthening airport commercial revenue as air travel sets to increase – new guidance series launched

Guidance on airport ground access services first in the series Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a new series of guidance material dedicated to helping airports strengthen their non-aeronautical (commercial) revenue to improve the traveller experience and contribute to the recovery of the sector as travel begins to increase. The first set of available […]

ACI-LAC reaches 52 airports in Airport Carbon Accreditation program

Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to reach 52 airports accredited in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. The Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Program is the only airport-specific carbon management certification that independently evaluates and recognizes airports’ efforts to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. The program has […]

ACI World launches new guidance on developing cargo operations at airports

Cargo remains an important engine for economic recovery Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published a complimentary report to help airport operators develop successful cargo strategies that can contribute to the sustained recovery of the industry by developing alternative revenue streams. The Developing Cargo at Airports guide has been prepared in collaboration with – […]

Stark impact of COVID-19 on global traffic persists amid improving outlook

New Airports Council International (ACI) World data shows the lasting adverse impact of the COVID-19 crisis is forecast to remove an additional five billion passengers by the end of this year compared to the pre-COVID-19 forecast. Compared to 2019 levels this is expected to be -47.3% by year end with domestic passenger traffic recovering faster […]

Istanbul Airport first to earn ACI reaccreditation for COVID-19 health measures

Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have announced that Istanbul Airport is the first airport in the world to be reaccredited through the Airport Health Accreditation programme.  Accreditation is granted for 12 months. Istanbul Airport was first in the world to be accredited in 2020 and now the airport is the first in […]

ACI World reveals capital expenditure needs for recovery and long term growth

New Airports Council International (ACI) World forecasts for the global airport sector show that approximately $2.4 trillion (figures in US Dollars) in airport total capital investments will be needed to address the long-term trend in passenger demand to 2040. The Global Outlook of Airport Capital Expenditure – Meeting Sustainable Development Goals and Future Air Travel […]

ACI extends global Airport Health Accreditation programme

Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, since […]

Net zero by 2050: ACI sets global long term carbon goal for airports

ACI urges governments to provide support in this crucial global effort Airports Council International (ACI) World and the five ACI regions – in collaboration with members – have created a long-term carbon goal for their member airports: “ACI member airports at a global level commit to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and urge governments […]