In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass flight delays in the US have showcased, lounges have seen a rising popularity among all types of travellers, regardless of their ticket class. With the growing return to travel, do Europe’s lounges see a similar boom? The […]
Nearly 2 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 2022 Passenger traffic doubling compared to 2021, but still -21% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels Only 27% of Europe’s airports recovered their pre-pandemic (2019) passenger volumes in 2022 – with most of them (90%) being smaller & regional airports TOP 5 European airports in 2022: 1. Istanbul, […]
SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports. Under the MoU, Menzies Aviation and SAL Saudi Logistics Services will work together to explore the potential of providing passenger handling services […]
Wide range of vacancies available across the airport operation Fifteen separate businesses will promote vacancies at East Midlands Airport’s jobs fair on Saturday 4 February. Hospitality providers, airlines and ground handling firms have opportunities as well as the airport itself which is recruiting customer-facing roles in its security, car parking, and assisted travel teams. More […]
Addressing a gathering of Europe’s political figures and regulators in the transport and aviation sectors, ACI EUROPE President Javier Marín this evening addressed the specific challenge of the funding required to achieve the airport industry’s net zero carbon targets and compliance with Fit for 55. Speaking at ACI EUROPE’s annual reception held in the European […]
At meetings attended by ACI EUROPE this week in Namur with Mr. Elio di Rupo, Minister-President of Wallonia and Mr. Adrien Dolimont, Minister in charge of Finance and Airports, ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec called upon the Walloon Government to ensure the future of Liège Airport and its contribution to the region’s economy by […]
Airports Council International (ACI) World today calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports as social and economic engines of communities worldwide and for the benefit of the travelling public. The call to action supports the recent ACI World Resolution Restoring Economic Equilibrium that urges governments to acknowledge the changed risk profile […]
The Avinor Board has approved the construction of a new Bodø Airport. A partnership between the municipality of Bodø, the Norwegian Armed Forces and Avinor has led to the decision that will see Avinor build a new airport that is scheduled for completion in 2029. The cost for Avinor’s development project is NOK 7.2 billion […]
In winter, de-icing is crucial to allow aircraft to take off safely. At Clermont-Ferrand, VINCI Airports teams will now be able to benefit from a new, fully electric de-icing vehicle, which will remove the ice and frost accumulated on aircraft on the ground. The use of this new de-icing vehicle (model e-Mini MY Lite), designed […]
Greenfield project to be equipped with Siemens baggage handling system High-performing VarioTray technology and BagIQ software for excellent passenger experience Terminal 1 to initially handle 12 million passengers per year Siemens Logistics has been awarded a contract to deliver the baggage handling system (BHS) for the new Noida International Airport (NIA), which will be constructed […]
