Richard Davies tells us more about the digital platform helping enhance operational efficiency at Copenhagen Airport. Airports are complex ecosystems with different environments, services, and vehicles, requiring both energy and resources. They are also facing more and more complex challenges, from fragmented legacy IT systems and fluctuating fuel prices to the pressure to reduce their […]
Changi Airport has unveiled what it believes is the boldest ever refresh of its signature retail campaign to give shoppers the winning chance for the ultimate luxury travel experience of a lifetime to their dream holiday destinations. The year-long ‘Changi Millionaire Experiences’ campaign will see winners of the quarterly draws pick from what it calls […]
Changi Airport has unveiled what it believes is the boldest ever refresh of its signature retail campaign to give shoppers the winning chance for the ultimate luxury travel experience of a lifetime to their dream holiday destinations. The year-long ‘Changi Millionaire Experiences’ campaign will see winners of the quarterly draws pick from what it calls […]
Swedavia has issued SEK2 billion in green bonds and repurchased bonds of SEK822 million under its existing medium-term note (MTN) programme. Green bonds are part of Swedavia’s strategy to promote sustainable investments within its operations. The issue is divided into three tranches, one with a nominal amount of SEK1 billion with a fixed coupon rate […]
OAG today unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s busiest airports for 2024 based on airline seat capacity. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) continues to lead as the world’s busiest global (international + domestic capacity) airport with 62.7 million seats. Capacity at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta has increased by 2% compared to 2023 but is still just […]
Sustainable recruitment Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on the recruitment difficulties facing airports today. Demand for travel continues to grow. ACI World’s 2024 Annual World Traffic Report (September 19, 2024) points out that recovery of passenger journeys from pre-pandemic levels is now complete, with 2024 traffic at 104% of the 2019 level. There will […]
A few weeks into the new year, a number of European airports are reporting record traffic levels for 2024. They include London’s Heathrow Airport which handled an all-time high of 83.9 million, boosted by a record breaking December, during which it handled over seven million passengers, The annual total was an impressive three million more […]
The latest news and views from World Business Partners across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. VANDERLANDE ACQUIRES SIEMENS LOGISTICS Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire value-added baggage, cargo handling and digital solutions provider, Siemens Logistics. According to Vanderlande, the proposed transaction will significantly enhance its value to its customers by providing accelerated access to […]
Smiths Detection’s Hans Joachim Schöpe considers what might come next for security checkpoints at airports. The evolution of airport security checkpoints reflects the growing complexities of global travel and the continuous effort to balance passenger safety with operational efficiency. Indeed, ever evolving threats in an increasingly interconnected world has necessitated the development of more sophisticated […]
OAG’s chief analyst, John Grant, explains why Megahubs are nothing without their regional connectivity. Everyone wants to be “mega”. It’s a sign of importance, position, value, and sometimes wealth, and airports are just the same, they love to be Megahubs; or at least some of them do. The term Megahubs may have been around a […]
Stephan Hirmer, Amadeus’ head of end-to-end passenger servicing for airport and airline operations, considers how AI is transforming aviation. The air transport industry is under pressure to handle growing passenger volumes while maintaining high security standards and meeting the needs of travellers who increasingly expect a seamless experience. With Airports Council International predicting passenger volumes […]
Sustainable master planning can ensure that airports balance expansion plans whilst accelerating their sustainability objectives, writes Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Mabel Kwan. Airports are vital gateways to nations, linking cities, driving trade and serving as cultural hubs for millions of travellers. However, whilst aviation has brought about economic and social benefits, it has also increased the […]
