ACI Europe publishes latest European passenger traffic data showing continued impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to severely impact the European airports network, with passenger traffic currently down by 81 per cent.
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Munich International Airport is the second busiest airport in Germany and is the main airport for passengers visiting Bavaria. It is located nearly 30 km outside the city, near the town of Freising.
Also known as Franz Josef Strauss Airport, it has two runways and two passenger terminals and features facilities for cargo transport and aircraft maintenance.
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to severely impact the European airports network, with passenger traffic currently down by 81 per cent.
The airport has been awarded five-star status once again, and ranks among the top airports in the world.
Munich Airport International and EMCO have been awarded the concession for the development of the air cargo terminal at El Salvador Airport.
Jost Lammers, appointed as CEO of Munich Airport in the midst of the pandemic, tells Tara Nolan, International Airport Review’s Editor, about how this unprecedented feat was managed.
International Airport Review spoke to Konrad Best, Vice President – Digital at Munich Airport, to find out how the German airport is striving to secure a seamless travel experience.
The project will work to improve the attractiveness of Sofia Airport, as well as the country as a whole and the Bulgarian economy.
Munich Airport joins a selection of other European airports in implementing the COVID-19 recommendations devised by the EASA and ECDC.
Munich Airport CEO, Jost Lammers, has said: "We offer the highest safety and our customary standard of service."
The introduction of the new payment method, designed to improve the passenger experience, makes Munich Airport the first location in Europe to do so.
Toronto, Sydney, Munich and Hong Kong airports have all signed the declaration to join the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking.
Following the tender process, the concession to operate Sofia International Airport has been awarded to a group comprising of Munich Airport, Meridiam and STRABAG.
In the latest instalment of our Sustainability Series, we explore how Munich Airport saw a successful reduction in CO2 emissions following the efforts at the airport to minimise the effect of aviation upon the environment.
At its annual press conference, Munich Airport reported increased net profits of €150 million in 2018, up on the figures from 2017.
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Munich Airport worked with Copenhagen Optimization with the aim of improving the passenger experience at check-in for Terminal 1.
Dr Michael Kerkloh, President of ACI EUROPE and CEO of Munich Airport, commented on the potential impact of Brexit, recent drone disruptions and the need for alignment in airport capacity, investment and user charges, at ACI Europe's New Year Reception.