Source: Aena Aena raises its traffic estimates for this year to a range between 75% and 85% compared to the figures for 2019. The airports in the Aena network closed the month of May with 22,262,317 passengers, a figure that is 9.6% from pre-pandemic levels. In the cumulative period of the first five months of the year, the number of passengers stands at 80,619,033, reflecting a recovery of 80.1% of passenger traffic compared to the same period of 2019. Despite the lack of visibility for the last quarter of the year but given the forecasts for the coming summer months and according to the seats offered by the airlines, Aena has revised upwards its estimate of passenger traffic for the [...]

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, reports that terminal passenger traffic at its 13 airports increased 28.4% in May 2022, as compared to May 2021. Domestic traffic increased 35.6%, and international traffic decreased 12.6%. Total Passengers* May-2021 May-2022 Change % Jan-May 2021 Jan-May 2022 Change % Domestic 1,315,089 1,783,166 35.6 5,210,131 7,517,509 44.3 International 231,660 202,387 (12.6) 751,235 1,010,114 34.5 OMA Total 1,546,749 1,985,553 28.4 5,961,366 8,527,623 43.0 Terminal passengers: includes passengers on the three types of aviation (commercial, charter, and general aviation), and excludes passengers in The following routes started operations during the month: New Routes May 2022 Airline Origin Destination Route Type Aeromar* Zihuatanejo Puebla Regular Aeromar* Acapulco [...]

Source: MIA Airport will have largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S. Passengers departing from Miami International Airport will soon be able to board their international flights with just the quick, touchless click of a camera, thanks to a recently approved contract that will implement biometric boarding at all of MIA's 130-plus gates. Installation is expected to be fully completed in 2023. When finished, the project will be the largest implementation of biometric technology at any U.S. airport.  "The launch of biometric boarding at MIA is the latest way that Miami-Dade County is leveraging technology to improve customer service and simplify operations. I am proud to see our airport lead the nation with this cutting-edge innovation that will streamline the boarding [...]

Source: Houston Airports Selections now enjoyed every day by thousands of visitors at Houston Airports In the summer of 2020, Houston Airports and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) put out the City’s largest one-time call for art in the history of the collection. More than 670 submissions were sent in from all over the state, resulting in the acquisition of 74 portable works of art that are now being enjoyed every day by hundreds of thousands of visitors at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports. Under Mayor Sylvester Turner’s leadership, the advancement of this opportunity prioritized economic support for artists and art galleries state-wide, and this ambitious undertaking was coordinated to help meet the needs of those [...]

Source: MIA Airport projects recognized by National Association of Counties (NACo) Four projects that improved passenger and cargo operations at Miami International Airport were recognized with 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).  The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories, such as Children and Youth, Criminal Justice and Public Safety, County Administration, Information Technology, Health, Civic Engagement, Transportation, and more. "Congratulations to the MIA team for this well-deserved recognition from NACo.  As our community moves forward from the pandemic, innovation and customer service excellence have never been more important in Miami-Dade County than now. I am proud to see our Aviation Department and other departments [...]