IATA Statement on CAA Decision on Heathrow Charges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed deep frustration in the UK CAA decision allowing Heathrow Airport to re-evaluate and increase its asset base by GBP 300 million. This will enable Heathrow to extract higher passenger charges to cover pandemic losses (2020-2021) from next year. “The CAA has caved to pressure from Heathrow. Consumers will […]
Delta’s New York-JFK expansion moves forward
Delta, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), the operator of JFK Terminal 4, agreed on Thursday on a revised plan to expand Terminal 4 and consolidate Delta operations there – a key step in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport into a 21st century […]
Lufthansa Cargo begins modernizing Frankfurt warehouse
Lufthansa Cargo (DXE: LHA) is moving forward with the modernization and expansion of its logistics center at its Frankfurt Airport hub in Germany. The airline this week signed a contract with Biechert Automation GmbH & Co. to build a central high-rack storage system with automated pallet storage and retrieval that will be the centerpiece of […]
ICAO marks Earth Day 2021 with new eco-airport publications
To mark Earth Day 2021, ICAO has released two publications as part of its Eco-Airport Toolkit e-collection focusing on climate resilient airports and water management at airports. Each publication provides States with practical information for decision makers engaged in green airport planning and design. “The pace of innovation in all aspects of aviation is unparalleled, […]
Singapore Accepts IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass. From 1 May 2021, passengers traveling to Singapore will be able to use IATA Travel Pass to share their pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test results upon check-in with their airline, as well as on-arrival at the […]
SAASA: The first air cargo terminal in Peru to obtain CEIV Pharma Certification – IATA, for transportation and handling of pharmaceutical products
SAASA is the first in Peru to receive CEIV Pharma Certification – IATA, a seal of excellence that guarantees the traceability, handling and storage of pharmaceutical products. After a rigorous process of staff training, auditing and certification, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A. (SAASA) obtained the CEIV Pharma Certification of Excellence in the Handling of Pharmaceutical Products […]
TSA explores use of UV-C light to disinfect security checkpoint bins
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched an assessment of new technology that uses ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light to disinfect airport checkpoint bins, as part of its efforts to provide safer checkpoint experiences. The initial assessment will occur in two checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). “TSA continuously tests and deploys innovative technologies into […]
Airports invest in technology to advance industry recovery
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today issued a report revealing that airports have accelerated investments in technology to aid in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ACI World has collaborated with SITA for the past 17 years on the annual Airport IT Trends Survey, the most extensive study of IT trends within the global airport […]
United Announces Plans to Begin New Daily Nonstop Service Between Boston Logan and London Heathrow
United Airlines announced plans to expand its global route network with new, nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport and London Heathrow. This new service builds upon United’s growing presence in London and provides customers on the East Coast with another convenient option to get to London. United plans to operate its premium Boeing 767-300ER […]
United Airlines Delays JFK Return A Second Time Until Late March
United Airlines has set back its highly anticipated return to New York JFK Airport until late March due to the impact of COVID-19. The airline was scheduled to return by the end of February before the date was pushed back another month. United will relaunch JFK flights on March 28th Back in November, United announced […]
