Despite increasing by +7% in 2025 over the preceding year, air connectivity (direct + indirect air connectivity) in Europe still remains -9% below pre‑pandemic (2019) levels, according to ACI EUROPE. The situation inevitably means fewer and more costly flight options for consumers and communities. ACI EUROPE says it is plain to see how unsupportive policies, […]
We shine the spotlight on three initiatives that show how airports are enhancing safety and efficiency across the airfield. Enhancing the performance of existing infrastructure is often key to the growth of the world’s airports, and the airfield, where safety and operational efficiency are paramount, is no exception. Like all key infrastructure, aprons, taxiways and […]
Joe Bates discovers more about the current growth trajectory of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is India’s busiest and best-connected gateway, handling close to 80 million passengers annually and non-stop services to 144 destinations across the globe. Operated by GMR Airports Limited-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), last year’s […]
New screening technology, biometrics and the recruitment of extra security staff feature in our security news round-up. Upgrading security is a never ending story for airports as new legislation is implemented, new technology becomes available and new threats evolve. The adoption or planned installation of new screening technology accounts for the bulk of the news […]
According to new data, Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector stood out globally in 2024, achieving the world’s lowest mishandling rate at 3.1 bags per 1,000 passengers, a level it has consistently maintained over recent years. Released today, SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, states that steady performance highlights the strength of regional investment in automation, tracking, and baggage […]
Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport will have 12,000 square metres of retail space spread across 64 outlets when it opens in the first half of 2026. According to the German gateway, “true to the vision of the art of retail in the heart of Europe,” the retail mix will reflect the airport’s importance as a […]
Heathrow welcomed over 7.2 million passengers last month, with a strong late bank holiday making May 2025 another record breaker as the airport’s busiest ever May. More people than ever before continue to travel through the UK’s hub airport, which in the 12 months to the end of May, handled 84 million passengers. In record […]
iGA Istanbul Airport has achieved the highest level of recognition in ACI World’s Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme. It notes that it is the first airport in Europe to reach Level 5 and only the the fourth in the world to achieve the goal following Incheon, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Quito airports in South […]
In a major step before opening, Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal came to life yesterday as over 120 local volunteers helped test the facility during a full-scale Mass Passenger Exercise. With surfboards in tow, guitars slung over shoulders and bags packed to the brim, participants from across the Hunter took on the role of international […]
Dr Inderjit Singh, a global aviation consultant and former CEO of Indira Gandhi International Airport, considers the impact global conflicts have on the aviation industry. In this article I plan to leverage my expertise and doctoral research in international relations to explore how rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping air travel in 2025. THE GEOPOLITICAL STORM […]
Munich Airport today confirmed that the expansion of its Terminal 1 pier is progressing smoothly and on target for completion next year. Described as “Bavaria’s new business card for passengers”, the €665 million expansion to the pier will effectively create a state-of-the-art terminal for non-Schengen traffic. Its capacity of up to six million passengers per […]
Lithuanian Airports CEO, Simonas Bartkus, tells Joe Bates more about the growth and development of the country’s three main airports – Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. These are busy and exciting times for Lithuania’s airports, particularly for jewel in the crown Vilnius (VNO), which earlier this year opened its new Departures Terminal and officially unveiled its […]
