TSA Federalizes Wilmington-New Castle Ahead Of Frontier Return
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up at Wilmington-New Castle Airport (ILG) in preparation for Frontier Airlines’ return after a five-year hiatus. Denver-based low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines plans to restart regularly scheduled flights from the “Blue Hen State” to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning February 11. Owned by New Castle County and operated by […]
Future of aviation is on the line as urgent support is needed, says ACI
New forecasts from Airports Council International (ACI) World show the path to recovery in 2021 will be slow and uncertain and, without government policy support and assistance, the industry continues to face collapse. ACI World’s most recent COVID-19 impact analysis revealed the global airport industry experienced a reduction of more than 6 billion passengers by […]
Bermuda’s new airport terminal proves popular with passengers
The new terminal at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport certainly has the ‘wow’ factor based on the early feedback from passengers and staff. “Really beautiful”, “Fabulous and spacious”, “Absolutely awesome” and “It looks like a world class airport” were just some of the comments given by passengers on the new terminal’s opening day last month. […]
ACI and Amadeus announce enhanced long-term partnership
Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today announced a new enhanced long-term strategic partnership to deliver ACI’s world-renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards and the Customer Experience Accreditation programme. This renewed partnership comes at a time when it has never been more important for airports to listen to the voice of their customers […]
Aeroporti di Roma first to complete Airport Health Measures Audit Programme
Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have today congratulated Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports for being the first in the world to successfully complete the Airport Health Measures Audit Programme. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate passenger traffic at airports around the world. To support the airport industry recovery, a commitment to […]
Ontario launches free, voluntary COVID-19 testing program at Toronto Pearson Airport
The Ontario government is launching a new voluntary and free border testing pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport for eligible international travellers returning to Ontario. According to the province, this is to help quickly identify and stop the spread of COVID-19. “With over 60,000 international passengers coming into Pearson airport every week, we can’t […]
ACI World publishes year-end COVID-19 economic impact analysis
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its fifth COVID-19 economic impact analysis revealing the devastating effect on the airport industry and the prospects for recovery. The Advisory Bulletin, The impact of COVID-19 on the airport business, reveals the global airport industry will record a reduction of more than 6 billion passengers by the end […]
Airlines and Airports call on EU/EEA and UK Governments to Immediately Abolish Passenger Quarantines as EASA/ECDC Guidelines Confirm their Ineffectiveness
EASA/ECDC “Guidelines for COVID-19 testing and quarantine of air travellers¹” unequivocally reject quarantines in current epidemiological situation, where transmission of the virus is already widespread. Guidelines confirm air travellers account for <1% of all detected COVID-19 cases and do not increase the rate of COVID-19 transmission. Aviation associations urge governments to consider rapid testing technologies […]
Aviation Industry Agrees Vital Slot Use Relief
The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) released a joint recommendation for airport slot use relief for the northern summer 2021 season. The organizations called on regulators worldwide to temporarily adopt more flexible slot rules in line […]
ACI Europe: Airports can no longer count on air traffic growth
Europe’s airports will have to adapt to a “new normal” that does not take for granted ongoing traffic growth. Airports should focus on improving sustainability, boosting efficiency and connectivity through better use of technology and data, and taking a new approach to revenue generation, industry group ACI Europe said. “Our airport economic model has been […]
