Source: VINCI Airports Climate change is the major challenge of the 21st century. In line with VINCI Group strategy, we’re working to reconcile mobility with the environment. As the world’s leading private airport operator, we commit to do our bit by having ambitious environmental goals. And we design and operate exemplary airports by implementing innovative, collaborative solutions across our network. In concrete terms, we commit to act for climate by reducing our direct emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, we aim to optimise resources thanks to circular economy (with the objective to send zero waste to landfill by 2030) and preserve natural environments (biodiversity and water). During this second edition of our annual [...]

Source: MIA Airport also ranked #1 in baggage claim, food, beverage, and retail Based on surveys from U.S. or Canadian residents who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport from July 2020 through July 2021, Miami International Airport was ranked the best mega airport in North America for passenger satisfaction by the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study SM, released on September 22. The annual J.D. Power study measures overall traveler satisfaction with mega, large, and medium North American airports by examining six factors (in order of importance): terminal facilities; airport arrival/departure; baggage claim; security check; check-in/baggage check; and food, beverage, and retail. This year, MIA ranked highest among mega airports in the bag claim and food, [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is now the Best Airline for Business Travel in Italy following the Italian Mission Awards (IMA) 2021, which took place Monday in Milan Ten days after Delta took home an award at the Business Travel Awards in London, the airline has received another European accolade. Delta is now the Best Airline for Business Travel in Italy following the Italian Mission Awards (IMA) 2021, which took place Monday in Milan. The judges praised Delta for its pioneering COVID-tested fights between the U.S. and Italy, which began last December. "This award is for the commitment to offering COVID-free flights as well as its wide network of connections thanks to Delta's alliances and strategic partnerships, excellent loyalty program [...]

Source: VINCI Airports Airbus, Air Liquide and VINCI Airports, three major players in the aviation, hydrogen and airport industries, are working together to promote the use of hydrogen at airports and build the European airport network to accommodate future hydrogen aircrafts. The airport of Lyon-Saint Exupéry (France) will host the first installations as early as 2023. This partnership reflects the three groups' shared ambition to combine their respective expertise to support the decarbonization of air travel. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (VINCI Airports' center of excellence for innovation) has been chosen as the pilot airport by the partners. The implementation of this project includes several phases. From 2023: deployment of a hydrogen gas distribution station at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport. This station will [...]

Source: Miami International Airport - MIA MIA has demonstrated an admirable continuation of its efforts to provide a safe airport experience for all travelers, which is in line with the recommended health measures established in the ACI Aviation Business Restart and Recovery guidelines and ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Task Force Recommendations, along with industry best practices" said Luis Felipe de Oliveira, ACI World Director-General In recognition of its sustained health and safety response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami International Airport has been reaccredited by the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation program. In September 2020, MIA was the first airport in Florida, second in the United States, and third in North America to be accredited under the program. The ACI accreditation is [...]

Source: Fraport Group Frankfurt’s cargo traffic continues to grow significantly – Fraport’s Group airports worldwide largely report positive performance The airports in Fraport’s international portfolio also continued to report positive traffic performance in August 2021.  At the Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), combined traffic increased to 801,187 passengers. In Peru’s capital, Lima Airport (LIM) had more than 1.1 million passengers in the reporting month Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 3.37 million passengers in August 2021. This represents a 122.9 percent increase year-on-year, albeit based on a very weak August in 2020. This recovery was driven mainly by summer holiday traffic to European tourist destinations, while intercontinental traffic remained very low due to ongoing travel restrictions. A [...]

Source: AERODOM The World Airport Awards from Skytrax is a global benchmark of airport excellence. The awards were voted by customers in a global airport satisfaction survey conducted from August 2020 until July 2021. Santo Domingo Airport, managed and operated by AERODOM -a subsidiary of VINCI Airports- has been recognized for the first time as one of the 10 best airports in Central America and the Caribbean in 2021 World Airport Awards from Skytrax. “We are delighted to receive this recognition, which is the result of VINCI Airport’s investment & quality strategy to offer flawless, customer-friendly and enriching service at all its airports. We will continue working to improve the quality of service that all our users receive”, expressed Mónika [...]

Source: Vinci Airports VINCI Airports started operating Salvador International Airport, making it a key asset of its network. Since, VINCI Airports has invested more than $130 million in requalification works and sustainable initiatives alone. As a result, the airport has achieved more efficiency and safety in its operations, besides the title of the most sustainable airport in Brazil, for two consecutive years, an acknowledgment granted by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). VINCI Airports has raised the airport to the highest operational and sustainability standards. With the construction of a new aircraft pier and the implementation of six new boarding bridges, in addition to other improvements, the Bahia’s Capital airport can receive up to 15 million passengers per year. Passengers [...]

Source: MIA Airport is the latest local landmark for one of Magnus Sodamin’s hand-painted murals Magnus Sodamin’s vibrantly colorful, Everglades-inspired murals have been turning heads across Miami-Dade County, from Miami’s FTX Arena to Edgewater’s 2500 Biscayne Boulevard building and the Miami Springs Community Center. Now, visitors to Miami International Airport can get an eyeful of Sodamin’s environmentally conscious work with Reflections of Florida Wild, the artist’s latest mural located at MIA’s Concourse E on the first floor near Door 9 (pre-security). The long-time Miami resident sees his newest work as a reflection of South Florida’s wild neighbors, lush landscape, and the importance of preserving these wild spaces for the future of our water source and biodiversity. "Every time I’m on a flight, [...]