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A report from the trade body says the current framework for airport charges is 'no longer appropriate' for today’s industry.

Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean is forecast to return to long-run pre-pandemic growth trends—but the lack of harmonization between governments remains a problem.

Guangzhou tops the list as seven Chinese airports make the top 10.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority will allow London Heathrow to raise passenger charges—but not as much as the airport had hoped for. The proposed increase has been branded “outrageous” by airline groups.

Head of ACI World calls for unity after criticism from Willie Walsh on rising airport fees.

IATA’s claims that a rise in airport charges is 'unacceptable behavior' and risks damaging the recovery has been met with a stern rebuke from ACI World.

Airlines in Europe and the US are expecting increased traffic across the Atlantic with the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for foreign travelers entering the US.

The European Commission had an unenviable task of trying to please incumbent airlines, airports and opportunistic LCCs when it came to establishing the slot measures for winter flights.

The organization says COVID-19 remains an 'existential crisis' for the world's airports.

With ACI Asia-Pacific welcoming three new members into its fold, we look at their route networks and key statistics.

Airports Council International–North America EVP Matthew Cornelius says the lack of connectivity is “the biggest hole in our business” and “a huge problem that remains unsolved.”

ACI says US has the opportunity to be a leader in the recovery and how to reopen borders.

Airports, governments may not be ready for passengers returning to air travel this summer, ACI Europe warns.

Speaking at Routes Reconnected, Luis Felipe de Oliveira said it is vital that governments around the world step up their support for airports.

Atlanta has lost its crown as the world’s busiest airport as Guangzhou takes top spot.

Large U.S. airports could exhaust the federal aid they received in 2020 unless passenger volumes significantly improve in 2021, a new report from Moody’s found.

'We’re in an entirely new era in powered flight, even as we confront this dire threat to our traditional operations,' ICAO's president says.

The Worldwide Airport Slot Board has urged regulators to commit to prolonging slot flexibility before the end of the year.

Routes Reconnected will see the globe’s leading airlines, airports and tourism organisations come together to rebuild the world’s air services.

The formal agreement between the two organisations will provide platforms and guidance for airports at a world level, recognising the vital role they will play in driving economic recovery in a post-pandemic era.

Routes Reconnected will unite the global route development community at the end of this month to pave the road to recovery and rebuild demand for Summer 2021.

Chief executives from some of the world’s leading airlines will be in attendance at Routes Reconnected to discuss the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their business models and how they intend to rebuild passenger demand.

As lockdowns ease, new market patterns, regulations and business practices are emerging. Those organizations that adapt most effectively will emerge strongest.

Last week, Routes announced its brand-new hybrid event – Routes Reconnected. We spoke to Routes’ Director, Steven Small, to understand how the event will support the industry in rebuilding and reshaping the world’s air services in the post-pandemic era.

Proposed green taxes on airlines will have no positive impact on the industry’s sustainability, senior figures from some of the top carriers have agreed.