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The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) today kicks off in Riyadh, marking the start of the most important global gathering of airport leaders.
In response to the “New Ten Measures” issued by the State Council lately to optimize the prevention measures and the announcement of Macau Health Bureau (SSM) yesterday to optimize the quarantine measures for people visiting Macau from other regions, Macau International Airport Company Limited (CAM) held an extraordinary meeting of Executive Committee at 10:00 am on 9th December 2022. At the meeting, Chairman of the Executive Committee Dr. Deng Jun, Executive Directors Mr. Chu Tan Neng, Mr. Kan Cheok Kuan and Mr. Lei Si Tai discussed the top priority and key tasks of various work aspects of the company concerning the implementation of new measures and the preparation of backup plans related to policy development. Chairman Deng shared news reporting that the number of air ticket bookings between the Mainland and Macau on multiple flight ticket reservation platforms has increased dramatically. In addition, nearly 20 provinces and cities have adjusted prevention and control measures, and destination travel bookings have recovered significantly. The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre held a press conference yesterday (8th December 2022) afternoon to announce the latest immigration measures: amongst, people visiting Macau from regions other than Zhuhai in the Mainland must present negative nucleic acid test (NAT) result within 48 hours before boarding a flight or vessel, and relevant requirements of NAT or rapid antigen test (RAT) after arriving Macau will be completely cancelled. These new measures are believed to promote the recovery of the Macau’s tourism. Chairman Deng requested all units to strictly follow up and cooperate with SSM of the SAR Government to implement the relevant measures, and be well prepared to ensure the airport safety, security, operation and service during the Christmas and New Year holiday. Airport Operations Department and all operators and service providers are required to welcome passengers with the fresh approach. Prevention measures for personnel in all positions must be in place, while, strengthen promotion and guidance to staff avoiding virus transmission as much as possible. Business development under the new situation has to be enhanced through leadership of the facilitation works on passenger, cargo markets and commercial for formulating new business development plans to strengthen competitiveness and innovation. CAM Epidemic Prevention Response Team Expand Meeting will be scheduled to adjust measures up to the latest situation from time to time and develop new business. Mr. Chu Tan Neng, Executive Director of CAM stated that the Airport Operations Department (AOD) started to prepare for the new measure of the government and cooperate with relevant units to implement detailed works such as cancellation of the NAT upon the arrival of the passengers since yesterday. And the Marketing Department (MKD) is starting to coordinate with the airlines regarding the issues of flight increase and recovery, to implement measures that in line with the government’s new guidelines, ensure the safe and smooth operation of the airport, and prepare for the recovery of the market. Mr. Kan Cheok Kuan, Executive Director of CAM pointed out that the airport’s prevention and control measures will be adjusted in response to the relevant government guidelines and actual conditions. As the government has gradually adjusted the policy and requirements, it is foreseeable that the number of cases in Macau will increase rapidly due to the adjustment. CAM will continue to encourage employees to get the booster shot and remind them to manage their personal health properly, closely cooperate with the government on the implementation of the measures, and re-examine the staff allocation and related arrangements to maintain the daily operations of the airport community. Mr. Lei Si Tai, Executive Director of CAM considered that Macau will be in a wave of infections after the implementation of the new measures, at the current stage we are more concerned about the staff arrangement of the front line airport service providers, relevant departments have been reminded to closely follow up on related matters and prepare the control measures in accordance with the government requirements, to ensure that airport security services are not being affected. It is also recommended to strengthen employees' health management awareness to protect their own health and safety.
The 7th Europe-Asia Pacific Aviation Security Forum, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Transport of Singapore and European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), was held in Singapore from 29-30 November 2022.
In an unswerving endeavor of being a stakeholder centric airport, Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on December 8 added yet another facility for passengers and visitors in the parking area. While you wait for your loved ones or see them off, your car at the parking gets a quick exterior wash which most importantly is light on the wallet thanks to CleanCart that comes with the tag line – Future of green cleaning.
Batik Air Malaysia (IATA code: OD) will launch the airline's first scheduled service to Japan on Thursday, December 15, flying between Narita and Kuala Lumpur.
The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members into its Board at its 34th Board Meeting in Muscat, hosted by Oman Airports.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and the Labour Department today jointly launched the third Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Virtual Job Fair. Over 2,000 job openings at more than 40 companies across the airport community would be available in the two-day online event.
Air Premia (IATA code: YP) will launch the airline's first scheduled service to Japan on Friday, 23 December, flying between Narita and Incheon.
Tourism and international student numbers from the Philippines are set to be boosted by the announcement today of a new Perth-Manila service with Philippine Airlines.
AirAsia X (AAX) continues its rapid expansion in Australia with the announcement of a return to its first ever route - the Gold Coast, Australia - commencing from 15 February 2023.
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