The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Queenstown Airport is about to begin the next major project in its capital development programme.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 625,695 passengers (PAX) in March 2025, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year. QAIA also recorded 5,741 aircraft movements (ACM), a 4.8% rise, and handled 6,187 tons of cargo, a 2.7% decline year-on-year.
The total number of international passengers was 101% compared to March 2019, with foreign and Japanese passengers recovering to 117% and 73%, respectively. This marks the seventh consecutive month that the total passenger count exceeded pre-COVID-19 figures.
His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Rossen Dimitrov, Chief Guest Experience Officer at Saudia, Saudia team and Bora Isbulan, Deputy CEO at Plaza Premium Group, at the opening ceremony of Saudia Airlines Lounge at London Heathrow Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has recently garnered significant recognitions for its outstanding performance and commitment to environmental sustainability. HKIA clinched the recognition of "Best Airport in China" for the second consecutive year in the 2025 TTG China Travel Awards. Additionally, HKIA's "Renewable Diesel Pilot Project" won the Gold Award in the Airports Council International (ACI)’s Green Airports Recognition 2025.
As part of its continuous efforts to enhance its social role and provide an integrated travel experience, Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has partnered with Kalimat Group to launch a knowledge-driven initiative aimed at introducing children to the world of aviation and travel in a creative and engaging way.
On Thursday 24 April, 2025, Minister of Transport, H.E. Eng. Wesam Tahtamouni, inaugurated the 4.8 MWac Shams al Mattar Lil-Taqa Solar Farm at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). This landmark project not only supports Jordan’s national ambition to increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix, but also bolsters QAIA’s position as a regional leader in sustainable airport operations.
Beginning May 1, 2025, all foreign nationals planning to enter Thailand will be required to register for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival in Thailand.
The accreditation, formally awarded this month, reinforces Dubai International’s (DXB) position among a select group of global airports recognised for absolute emissions reductions and leading initiatives with stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem to drive change.
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