Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has operated its latest international scheduled service, to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, and already announced a doubling of weekly capacity from July to meet surging customer demand. The new weekly service operated for a first time yesterday (Sunday) with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A330 aircraft and […]
CFL says this adds to a number of recent deals with airlines based outside the EU, further widening access to global markets for UK exporters CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, has today announced it has signed a deal with Qantas Freight, opening up faster, more reliable access to the Australian and wider […]
Finavia will invest in the extension of Rovaniemi Airport’s terminal in 2025. The company estimates that the positive development of tourism in Lapland and Rovaniemi will continue and wants to further improve the airport experience for passengers. The extension will be completed for the winter season 2025–2026. The value of the investment is EUR 3 […]
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, […]
Pipeline of travel hub locations to kick-off in early summer 2025 SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, and Popeyes UK®, the UK’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brand, have announced the launch of an exciting strategic partnership to open a pipeline of Popeyes® restaurants across UK travel hubs, starting at […]
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), a new transport hub currently under development, has announced a tender for advisory and certification process management services to ensure its airport facilities and infrastructure meet international sustainability standards. By doing so, the company continues to implement best practices that are now a global standard, conducting its projects in line […]
Airports Council International has released the annual results on carbon performance and participation trends for its global carbon management standard for airports, Airport Carbon Accreditation. The newly released report spans the period from May 2023 through May 2024, with headline results including: Accredited airports collectively reduced over 1 million tonnes of CO2: ‑1,037,292 CO2e (‑14.8%); […]
Move strengthens SITA’s offering, integrating processes, tech and design under one end-to-end solution to better advise customers and deliver smarter, more efficient and better airports with smoother passenger experiences. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, today announced it has closed an acquisition of the Italian, Milan-based CCM, a world-renowned expert and leader in […]
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 […]
