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Abu Dhabi Airports record 15.9 mn passenger traffic for 2022

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirate’s five airports, released its passenger traffic results for 2022. From 1 January to 31 December 2022, 15.9 million guests used Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas Island Airports – tripling the 5.26 million achieved in 2021.

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Frankfurt airport teams up with SITA and NEC for biometrics

The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport.

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Qatar Airways’ Paris Premium Lounge re-opens

Qatar Airways re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), complementing the airline’s triple daily flights, available for Premium passengers and eligible oneworld alliance partners.

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BLADE India commences services from Goa’s new international airport – MoPA

FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”) announced the launch of its services from Goa’s new international airport - Manohar International Airport (MoPA).

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Airport lounges grow in popularity

In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass flight delays in the US have showcased, lounges have seen a rising popularity among all types of travellers, regardless of their ticket class.

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Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected

According to a statement released by the airport’s operator, IGA, last Thursday, Istanbul Airport has the “second greatest connectivity” of

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45 Electric Vehicles introduced at Mumbai International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), a front runner in driving sustainable aviation practices in the country, announced that it has introduced its first batch of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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Europe’s busiest airports in 2022

Cirium shares weekly industry outlook ‘on the fly’. It looks at Europe’s busiest airports in 2022.

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Budapest Airport builds on Turkish links with Wizz Air

Budapest Airport’s route network to Turkey continues to expand with the announcement that Wizz Air will launch direct flights to Istanbul and Antalya this summer

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Glasgow Airport to pilot special assistance passenger support app

Glasgow Airport is trialling an app to ensure all passengers who require additional support get the help they need. PRM Assist allows passengers who need additional support to contact the airport’s service provider directly.

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HKIA passenger traffic picks up in 2022 as travel restrictions ease

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today released the 2022 traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

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CSMIA installs Reverse Vending Machines to promote recycling of single-use plastics

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is a proud flag bearer of green initiatives in the Indian aviation industry and the airport has installed Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) to encourage passengers and the airport community to recycle Plastic bottles.

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EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines

EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition

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Edinburgh Airport is the most congested in the UK

New research from travel money expert eurochange, has revealed which major UK airports have the most congestion, based on average journey times

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ACI EUROPE criticises restrictions on travellers from China

Airports Council International – ACI EUROPE has criticised the Coronavirus travel measures imposed on travellers from China at the end of 2022 by several European Union Member States and other world countries, calling these measures “scientifically unjustified”.