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 […]
Europe’s passenger traffic maintained positive momentum during the first quarter of 2025 (Q1) — although growth has slowed down compared to previous years, signalling post‑Covid traffic recovery consolidation. The latest traffic report released by ACI EUROPE today reveals that passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +4.3% during Q1 2025 over the same […]
Europe’s regional airports and their business partners are meeting today in Dalaman, Türkiye, for ACI EUROPE’s annual Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition hosted by YDA Dalaman Airport. The event provides an opportunity to review trading conditions, revealing a multi‑speed regional airport market facing existential economic and policy challenges — with ACI EUROPE warning that addressing […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
