Tags: Airports Council International

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SITA strengthens support of the leading ACI-ICAO training and leadership program for airport executives

MoU will allow the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) to deliver more training in the next three years to support the development of a sustainable aviation workforce. Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that SITA has renewed and strengthened its long-standing support for the leading training and leadership program for airport executives, the ACI-International […]

International aviation community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities

Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO’s […]

Europe’s airports continue strong passenger growth in October

European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2024, revealing sustained growth in passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network. Passenger numbers increased by a robust +5.5% compared to October 2023, in line with the growth reported in the preceding quarter (+5.2% in Q3). As a result, traffic volumes […]

Airports call for mind shift on capacity and performance management, demanding urgent revision of European airport slots rules

As the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 conference unrolls in Rome this week, bringing together global airport innovators and top tech minds, ACI EUROPE has set out a strategic and all‑encompassing vision for capacity and performance management at Europe’s airports. Joining two newly launched publications — the updated Airport Capacity Position Paper1 and the Airport Operations Centres […]

Latest Global Traveller Survey reveals increasing expectations for wellbeing and premium experiences

Annual ACI World report captures insights from over 4,125 travellers across 30 countries Airports Council International (ACI) World today has launched the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) 2024 Global Traveller Survey (GTS) report, revealing shifts in passenger expectations amidst a stabilizing travel landscape and an increasing demand for traveller wellbeing and premium experiences. For the fifth […]

ACI World unveils best practices for airport commercial digital transformation

New publication to guide airports in their commercial digital transformation and in optimizing the passenger experience Ho Chi Minh City, 6 November 2024 – Airports Council International (ACI) World today launched the Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices, a new publication designed to guide airports in their commercial digital transformation and in optimizing the passenger […]