The top 10 busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements
In this article, we review which airports had the highest number of aircraft movements in 2021, based on the total number of landings, take-offs, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Putting Teesside Airport back on the map
Phil Forster, Managing Director of Teesside International Airport, tells International Airport Review, about the complete redevelopment of the airport’s terminal building, creating a more seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable experience for passengers, and what they have in store for 2022.
Viewing the passenger experience as a patchwork quilt
Daniela Fantinati, Head of Quality Management and Customer Experience at Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos S.A., believes that to achieve a positive passenger experience, much like a patchwork quilt, attention must be paid to all stages of the journey, starting from booking their flight to the moment the air passenger arrives at…
America’s friendliest airport: Transforming Phoenix Sky Harbor
As Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport prepares for the grand opening of its state-of-the-art concourse, Heather Shelbrack, Special Projects Administrator for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, explains what makes the transformation so special – with a passenger-centric goal at the heart of the development.
Critical infrastructure projects to improve passengers’ experience
Geoff Ritchie, Senior Manager, Airport Development of Kelowna International Airport, explains how the airport’s new funding for critical infrastructure projects will ensure that passenger expectations of safety and security, significantly impacted by the pandemic, will be achieved.
Travelling with man’s best friend at BNA
When planning a trip, a packing list will likely include clothes, toiletries, electronics and more. But for many, including those who plan to board a commercial aircraft, that list also has items necessary for travelling with a pet or service animal. Kym Gerlock, former Director, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility…
Building Back Better: International Airport Online Summit Event review
The International Airport Online Summit which took place on 15-17 March, was a huge success. In case you missed out, we have highlighted three of key panel sessions that we think you should catch up on.
The airport as a mobility hub: Imagining an intermodal transportation crossroads for digital innovation and economic growth
Sarah Wittlieb, Vice President Sales & Innovation, LabCampus GmbH, a subsidiary of Munich Airport, explains why it is a necessity for airports to become a destination in their own right.
Airport design: The place where the experience starts
Whether working with a blank canvas or retrofitting a terminal, we will help you bring a comfortable experience from check-in to gate.
Ras Al Khaimah: Gearing up for expansion
Despite the high volatility driven by imposed protocols related to COVID-19, 2021 was a record-breaking year for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in terms of passenger traffic. For International Airport Review, Ivana Meyer, Head of Quality & Customer Experience at Ras Al Khaimah, details the airport’s long-term strategy, as it…
After record year for private aviation, will demand continue upward trend in 2022?
No longer perceived as a luxury, flying private these days is a necessity in many regions where commercial aviation is still lacking proper itineraries. David Gitman, President of Monarch Air Group, believes that the rise in popularity in private aviation will continue in 2022, as he tells International Airport Review.
A revenue diversification opportunity: Airports as service centres
Ricardo Gesse, CEO Zurich Airport Brasil, gives his opinion on the airport sector presents a significant array of revenue diversification opportunities. There is a new consideration of high potential: airports as service centres.
The future airport experience: An even bigger focus on passengers
Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport, believes that there will be an even bigger focus on the passenger experience in the future. In response to this, Hamburg Airport has set up a dedicated business unit on passenger management.
The enduring challenges facing ground handling service providers
Thomas Romig, Vice President Safety Security and Operations at ACI, shares his insight into the multifaceted challenges currently facing the ground handling sector, and explains why the interdependent relationship between air operators, airports, and ground handling sector providers is key to solving them.
El Dorado International Airport digital strategy
Claudia Gutierrez, Head of Digital, Cybersecurity and Systems Management at El Dorado Airport, outlines the airport's digital transformation journey, which is improving the passenger journey and experience, and also helping them streamline critical business processes.
