Airport Leader's Forum Report 2025

International Airport Review’s prestigious Advisory Board meets on a yearly basis, in-person at the International Airport Summit, to discuss their latest challenges and how they are working to solve them, trends that they are reacting to and speak candidly about how they see the future.

The result is this report which is a candid exploration of their common hurdles and how they must evolve to cater for the passenger of the future.

In this report we explore the key challenges faced by airports such as evolving passenger behaviours; decreased spending; concession and infrastructure challenges; sustainability; accessibility; staffing issues and the impact of geopolitical conflicts. The report also addresses key opportunities for positive change such as data and technology; collaboration and information-sharing and concession opportunities.

The insights shared within these pages are essential for anyone seeking to understand the dynamic forces shaping the future of air travel. This overview is not just a reflection of current trends, but a roadmap for how airports must adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of the modern traveller.

We hope you enjoy this free report!