Source: ACI World Conference aims to enhance industry competitiveness through initiatives focused on environment, connectivity, market liberalisation and much more  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. Running from the 21 to ­­23 May, the event is hosted by Riyadh Airports Company, which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital. As top-level executives, policymakers, regulators, business associates, analysts, and visionaries converge in Riyadh, anticipation mounts for the latest data and insights aimed at building a sustainable future for both global and regional air connectivity—with a [...]

Source: TSA TSA has reached a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which will take effect on May 24. The new agreement will provide benefits for all TSA bargaining unit employees comprised of non-supervisory screening officers. AFGE approved the agreement through the ratification process followed by Agency Head Approval and reflects the expanded scope of bargaining permitted under the 2022 Determination on Transportation Security Officers and Collective Bargaining. "Since joining TSA in 2017, my paramount focus at TSA has been supporting the dedicated professionals who ensure the security of our transportation systems every day," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "I extend sincere appreciation to the collective bargaining teams from TSA and AFGE for [...]

Source: A4A Airlines for America (A4A)– the industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines – forecasts U.S. airlines will carry 271 million passengers across the globe this summer (June 1 – August 31), a 6.3% increase from last summer. This is a new record that surpasses the previous one set in summer 2023, during which U.S. airlines transported 255 million customers. To accommodate this demand, U.S. passenger carriers will offer more flights this summer with more than 26,000 scheduled flights per day – up nearly 1,400 from last summer. “U.S. airlines are excited to fly a record number of travelers this summer,” Rebecca Spicer, A4A Senior Vice President of Communications said. “Our carriers have adjusted their schedules to adapt to [...]

Source: ACI World Experts will play pivotal roles in advancing airport interests and delivering value to global membership Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes new Vice Presidents to lead Events and Commercial Services, as well as Safety, Security, and Operations, playing pivotal roles in advancing airport interests and delivering value to its global membership. New Vice President of Events and Commercial Services Pierre Charbonneau has joined ACI World as the Vice President of Events and Commercial Services—a new position aimed at enhancing ACI World's event offerings and commercial strategies. With a 35-year aviation career, Charbonneau is a seasoned leader skilled in enhancing commercial effectiveness and customer experience through global collaboration. Starting at Air Canada in 1988, he managed passenger experience, [...]