ACI-NA welcomes $8 billion COVID-19 relief proposal for U.S. airports
The U.S. House of Representatives has outlined a proposal for a new round of COVID-19 relief for U.S. airports, with ACI-NA thanking them for the "much-needed funds".
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The U.S. House of Representatives has outlined a proposal for a new round of COVID-19 relief for U.S. airports, with ACI-NA thanking them for the "much-needed funds".
AOA has called for urgent additional, aviation-specific financial support from the UK and devolved governments in order to support the recovery of the industry.
The new restrictions, on top of existing rules and requirements, are creating an even bleaker future outlook for Canadian airports.
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.
The scheme will allow commercial airports and ground handlers to apply for up to £8 million each from the UK government to support with fixed costs.
Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association (AOA), assesses the state of the UK airport industry, which is still grappling with the ongoing repercussions of COVID-19, and calls on the UK government to do more to ensure its survival.
ACI has stressed that governments need to introduce a consistent approach to COVID-19 testing and vaccination in order to promote air travel and support the recovery of the industry.
Under the COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program, SFO's concessions will receive a suspension of MAG payments, as well as a suspension on other cleaning and infrastructure fees.
With fresh travel restrictions and border closures being implemented across the globe, ICAO's Secretary General has outlined that there are few signs of near-term relief ahead for travel and tourism markets in the continued face of COVID-19.
With the risk of the industry facing irreversible damage growing ever more likely, European aviation and tourism organisations have called for better and more effective financial support.
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ICAO has outlined that international passenger traffic suffered a dramatic 60 per cent drop over 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With all travel corridors with the UK now temporarily suspended in order to protect the nation from the importation of new strains of COVID-19, the Chief Executive Officer of the AOA has once again stressed the urgency of immediate financial support for the UK airport and aviation industry.
ACI-LAC, ALTA, CANSO and IATA have called for the implementation and adherence to internationally-agreed measures which permit safe air travel during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Following the announcement that England is being placed into a third national lockdown, AOA has called for better financial government support for the UK aviation industry in order to cover operational losses during the current heightened restrictions.