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Updated COVID-19 economic impact analysis published by ACI World
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, updated ACI World analysis has found that airport revenues will experience a total reduction of $111.8 billion in 2020.
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In March 2019, it was reported that global airport revenues grew 6.2 per cent to US$172.2 billion, comprised of 55.8 per cent aeronautical revenue, 39.9 per cent non-aeronautical and 4.3 per cent non-operating. The aeronautical means include the terminal, landing and passenger fees paid by airlines.
Money can also be made through many other aspects within an airport’s operation, for example, car parking fees, retail concessions, real estate and advertising.
Regarding non-aeronautical revenues, a large part of course lies with the duty-free shops and restaurants available in a terminal. It is recognised within the industry that a happy passenger is more likely to be a spending passenger, and so it can be argued that an airport’s revenue strongly relies on securing a high-quality passenger experience.
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Heathrow to consider implementation of Forecourt Access Charges in 2021
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Aviation organisations call for airport slot use relief for summer 2021
By temporarily adopting more flexible airport slot rules as quickly as possible, governments can help to preserve essential air transport connectivity.
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New IATA data highlights negative impact of COVID-19 on international connectivity
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ACI World and Routes partner to provide guidance for airports post-COVID-19
The partnership will support the world’s airports in planning for summer 2021, ensuring that they continue to provide the economic and social benefits to the communities that they serve.
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Canadian airports renew calls for urgent government relief
The CAC has called on the Canadian government to implement a range of additional supportive relief measures as COVID-19 continues to drastically impact passenger numbers.
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How can airports use security investments to reduce operating costs?
Andreas Conrad, Head of Marketing at Qognify, discusses how Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) and next generation Video Management Systems (VMS+) can help to improve how airport incidents are managed as they unfold.
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England to implement new strategy for testing international arrivals
The strategy will work to support the aviation industry's recovery by limiting travellers' required self-isolation period upon entering England after travelling to countries not featured on the UK government’s travel corridor list.
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Getting the magic and non-aeronautical revenue back post-COVID-19
Attracting over 600 airport industry delegates, AOE’s webinar delivered by CEO Kian Gould shared a practical perspective on the proven ability of digital to drive a post-COVID-19 revenue recovery.
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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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ICAO’s updated Take-off guidance welcomed by IATA
The second edition of ICAO's Take-off guidance includes recommendations on COVID-19 testing, travel bubbles and regulatory alleviations.
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ACI World 2020 General Assembly publishes COVID-19 support resolution
ACI has adopted the resolution to support recovery by urging airports to implement best practices for the accommodation of health measures in accordance with global and regional guidance.
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Governments must intervene to prevent aviation employment catastrophe
Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand falling more than 75 per cent.
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ACI Asia-Pacific welcomes Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble as first sign of recovery
The introduction of the air travel bubble for quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Singapore has been outlined as a positive and important first step to travel recovery.
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San Francisco Airport postpones multiple construction projects due to COVID-19
After postponing its Terminal 3 West project, SFO has now announced that it will postpone a range of additional construction projects as a result of reduced passenger activity and revenues due to COVID-19.
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