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QAIA notes increased passenger numbers in June 2021
Following a decline in passenger numbers due to COVID-19, the airport welcomed 389,321 PAX in June - the highest monthly figure recorded this year.
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Study findings highlight economic and social impact of Queen Alia International Airport
Findings of the Queen Alia Airport study emphasised the significance of the airport in facilitating economic growth, generating employment and boosting government revenue.
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Quarantine-free travel between UAE and Italy welcomed by industry
Passengers arriving in Italy from the UAE will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival, but will still be required to provide two negative COVID-19 tests.
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Dubai International achieves ACI Airport Health Accreditation
As a result of the implementation of comprehensive health and safety measures at the airport, Dubai International has received the ACI accreditation.
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Hamad Airport achieves information security management certification
By receiving the certification, Hamad Airport is able to instil confidence in its stakeholders and affirm its ongoing commitment to implement industry best practice.
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Hamad Airport signs MoU to implement effective waste management methods
The objectives of Hamad Airport's MoU include the development of an integrated system for waste separation and the promotion of environmental awareness and culture of sustainability at the airport.
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IATA calls on Middle Eastern governments to coordinate on industry restart plans
Regional coordination during the development of restart plans for the Middle Eastern aviation industry will allow governments to ensure that the plans can be efficiently implemented as soon as possible.
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Interview with Gerold Tumulka, CEO of Swissport Middle East
In this video, Gerold Tumulka, CEO of Swissport Middle East, is interviewed by Fethi Chebil, Airport PPP Expert. Together, they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on ground handlers and the outlook for the ground handling business in the future.
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One year on: ACI Asia-Pacific’s reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic
Almost a year since his participation in International Airport Review’s Coronavirus Roundtable, Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific, looks back on 2020 and what the coronavirus pandemic has meant for aviation, and considers how this will affect the aviation sector’s recovery in the immediate future.
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ACI Asia-Pacific expects pre-pandemic passenger volumes to return by 2024
Volumes in the Asia-Pacific market are expected to return by approximately 2023, but the Middle East will take longer, and is expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2024.
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Emirates’ new ‘TrustOne’ app offers passengers discounted PCR tests through Eurofins
Emirates is all set to trial a new mobile app, ‘TrustOne’, which will let the travellers avail COVID-19 PCR tests through Eurofins at special rates. The app will allow passengers to gain knowledge about the latest updates and protocols. Developed in partnership with GE Digital Aviation Software and TE Food,…
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ACI’s Level 2 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation awarded to Queen Alia Airport
As a result of embedding positive customer experience within its brand promise, Queen Alia Airport has received the higher level ACI accreditation.
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Redefining the airport experience to accommodate emotional wellbeing
Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has amended its airport experience to ensure that passengers experience a smooth and welcoming journey post-COVID-19.
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Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star Skytrax rating
Istanbul Airport is now one of only two airports in the world that is certified with both the "5-Star COVID-19 Airport" and the "5-Star Airport" rating.
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ACI Asia-Pacific calls for globally consistent and harmonised testing protocols
With passenger declines of well above 70 per cent and 60 per cent for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, respectively, ACI Asia-Pacific is calling for more consistent recovery support measures.