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CEIV Pharma certification: IATA recognizes the Athens International Airport for bringing together the air cargo and logistics community

Source: AIA Athens International Airport (AIA) has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its valuable support and contribution to local cargo community members receiving IATA’s CEIV Pharma [i]certification. This joint approach includes ramp and cargo handlers, freight forwarders and a trucking company covering the entire air cargo supply chain. With five companies, namely Goldair Handling S.A., Skyserv S.A., Swissport Greece S.A., DHL Global Forwarding (Hellas) S.A., and Talos Attikis Ltd., under its umbrella, and in close collaboration with IATA, AIA and its partners, proactively addressed the increased requirements needed for the handling and transportation of pharmaceutical products by air: the cargo handlers invested heavily in upgrading their terminal cool facilities, while all stakeholders enhanced their operational [...]

2023-09-25T06:40:00+03:00September 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Edmonton International Airport (YEG) begins important infrastructure upgrades

Source: YEG The Departures Roadway adjacent to the YEG terminal is temporarily closing. Alternative access routes to the airport terminal will be available for passengers and visitors. Edmonton International Airport (YEG) will be completing important infrastructure upgrades to the Departures Roadway on Level Two starting on September 26, which will close the elevated roadway and require relocation of the passenger pick-up and drop- off areas. During the construction period, the Departures Roadway adjacent to the terminal will be temporarily closed to all traffic. The lower-level Arrivals Roadway will be closed to personal vehicles and open only to commercial vehicles and passengers requiring accessible access. The relocated Passenger Pick-up & Drop-off Area has been established east of the Easy Parkade, and [...]

2023-09-25T21:01:27+03:00September 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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Iberia Transforms the Contracts of 2,500 of Its Workers at Spanish Airports

Source: Iberia The airline just reached an agreement with the Employment Monitoring Commission It also carried out 1,000 transformations of cabin crew contracts; in total, 3,500 Iberia workers will see their conditions improved this year After more than three months of negotiations, Iberia and the union organisations represented on the Employment Monitoring Commission have reached an agreement to transform the contracts of 2,500 workers at the 29 airports where Iberia Airport Services provides handling services. In the entire history of Iberia, this is the largest number of people who have benefited from contract improvements in a single wave. In 2022, Iberia already transformed another 2,492 contracts, demonstrating its commitment to employment stability, the safety of its operations and the quality [...]

2023-09-22T18:20:42+03:00September 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Successful ACI-LAC AIRPORT Day Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) recently hosted the 1st official ACI-LAC Airport Day Aruba 2023 on behalf of Airports Council International of the Latin America & Caribbean region (ACI-LA)  ACI-LAC and AAA welcomed a total of 100 delegates from around the world including Germany, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Miami for a one-day ACI-LAC Airport Day event that took place at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resorts & Casino. With the theme of “Catering to the next 100 years of traveling”, the program included presentations from worldwide partners and airport professionals focusing on the future and the four main pillars of AAA’s corporate strategy which are People & Development, Quality of Service, Innovation & New [...]

2023-09-18T01:55:31+03:00September 18th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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El Dorado International Airport Attains Milestone as the First Airport in Latin America and the Caribbean to Achieve Level 4 “Transformation” in ACA Program

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) proudly announces that El Dorado International Airport, located in Bogota, Colombia, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first airport in the Latin America and Caribbean to achieve Level 4 "Transformation" in the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program is a leading global initiative designed to recognize and encourage airports' efforts to measure, manage, and reduce carbon emissions. The program offers six progressive levels, starting with 'Mapping' and culminating in the highest level of 'Transition', demostrating an airport's commitment to sustainable practices and carbon neutrality. Level 1 'Mapping': The airport maps its carbon footprint, identifies sources, and calculates annual emissions. Level 2 [...]

2023-09-13T20:01:15+03:00September 13th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Opens Two New Clubs in Denver, Including Its Largest Club in the World

Source: United Airlines New 35,000 sq.-ft. United ClubSM at Denver International Airport debuts as the airline's largest club, coinciding with the airline's nearly $1 billion investment to improve the customer experience in Denver By the end of 2025, Denver International Airport will feature over 100,000 sq.-ft. of United Club space to accommodate more than double the number of travelers compared to previous club spaces United today announced the opening of its largest United Club at Denver International Airport. This new, 35,000 sq.-ft. club is located in the B Concourse, providing a modern take on the United Club experience with a new feature bar offering beer flight boards to taste a seasonal rotation of premium local and craft beers. This club [...]

2023-09-13T20:38:36+03:00September 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Aruba Airport Authority to host ACI-LAC Airport Day 2023 on this day

Source: Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) on behalf of Airports Council International of the Latin America & Caribbean region (ACI-LAC), is hosting the 1stofficial ACI-LAC Airport Day Aruba 2023 today. ACI-LAC represents the Latin America & Caribbean region of Airports Council International, the only worldwide professional association of airport operators. ACI-LAC represents over 270 airports in 34 countries and territories. ACI-LAC has a range of Global and Regional initiatives to assist members in raising standards and promoting professional excellence in airport management, operations, and customer service. ACI-LAC Airport Day is a one-day event for a specific airport or group of airports with a common interest and to reach a specific target audience and hosted at [...]

2023-09-11T22:34:53+03:00September 12th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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LAX Construction: Extended Runway 24R Closure

Source: ALPA *Not for navigational use* Beginning Saturday, September 9, 2023, Runway 6L/24R at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for 120 days as Phase 3 of the North Airfield Exit Taxiway (NAET) project continues to move forward. The project will rehabilitate a sizable portion of pavement on Runway 6L/24R, reconstruct the first third of Runway 24L, and most notably construct four new exit taxiways (two for exiting Runway 24R and two for exiting Runway 6L). Construction activities and runway closures will create significant operational challenges for the foreseeable future. As a result of this construction, Runway 24L will be used for both departing and arriving aircraft during the closure of Runway 24R. Flight crews are encouraged to: [...]

2023-09-08T20:55:06+03:00September 8th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge Named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at The World Travel Awards 2023

Source: Star Alliance Star Alliance's Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America's Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2023. Commenting on the win, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: "At Star Alliance, we are all about making air travel more stress-free and frictionless. Lounges play a vital role in enhancing the airport journey, and our Star Alliance LAX lounge has been at the front of the pack since it first opened. We are delighted that once again, it has been named one of the best [...]

2023-09-07T19:38:41+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Booming success of the global airport event dedicated to elevating customer and employee experience

Source: ACI World Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced as host of the 2024 ACI Customer Experience Global Summit The Airports Council International (ACI) annual Customer Experience Global Summit successfully concludes in Incheon, Republic of Korea, with key highlights for the global airport community and the world's passengers. This year's premier airport event dedicated to customer and employee experience was hosted by Incheon International Airport and had as its theme "Empowering the airport community for a customer-centric culture." Key highlights from the ACI Customer Experience Global Summit included: Over 500 delegates in attendance including government officials, airport and aviation executives, and customer experience experts. ASQ Training, Workshop, and Forum, including an executive workshop series by Luc Mayrand, Vice President Creative Portfolio Executive [...]

2023-09-07T20:11:46+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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