COVID-19
TSA surpasses two million passengers screened
This is the highest number of travellers passing through US airports since the beginning of the pandemic
EU stakeholders call for easing of travel restrictions
The travel and tourism sector is urging international governments to adopt the commission’s proposal to reopen the industry ahead of the EU ambassadors meeting on June 11
London Biggin Hill to accept flights from ‘red list’ countries
The airport will act as England’s entry point, with passengers required to quarantine for ten days upon arrival
Doncaster Sheffield expresses concern over aviation support
Representatives from the airport presented their concerns to a government minister, suggesting the implementation of an island policy
Swedavia’s May figures show further traffic decline
Although the company has faced significant losses over the last 15 months, pent-up travel demand alongside the vaccination programme is providing hope for the future
Passenger and air traffic at BER shows signs of recovery
As travel restrictions ease, the airport saw 100,000 more travellers pass through the hub last month compared to April
Rapid testing facility inaugurated at Southampton Airport
The introduction of the service follows the opening of two other sites based at Glasgow and Aberdeen
Data-driven decisions key to reopening borders, says IATA
Working alongside Boeing and Airbus, all three organisations believe new strategies without quarantine measures should be implemented
Riga Airport reports €6.5m first quarter loss
The hub has continued with its investment programmes despite the financial impact, with hopes for recovery later this year
Budapest Airport records 2020 as worst financial year
Despite last year’s poor economic performance, development programmes and cargo operations continued throughout the pandemic
TSA prepares for increase in traffic at Albany International
The director of the agency has said the airport is working under the “new normal” measures
Frankfurt Airport prepared for pent-up travel demand
We speak to the head of Fraport’s terminal resource management department, Sascha Koenig, about the German hub’s readiness to reopen, the reconstruction of Terminal 2, and Covid-19 measures that could be here to stay