The Airports Council International (ACI) World Report 2024 includes key insights into airport traffic, economics, and forecasts .
Key Areas Covered:
- Airport Traffic:
- Analysis of passenger, cargo, and aircraft movements .
- Rankings of the busiest airports globally .
- Trends in international and domestic traffic .
- Airport Economics:
- Financial performance of airports .
- Revenues, expenditures, and profitability .
- Economic impact of airports on their regions .
- Forecasts:
- Short-term and long-term forecasts for passenger and cargo traffic .
- Growth projections by region .
- Analysis of factors influencing air travel demand .
- Customer Experience:
- ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program results .
- Best practices in customer service .
- Initiatives to improve passenger experience .
- Sustainability:
- Environmental initiatives at airports .
- Efforts to reduce carbon emissions .
- Sustainable practices in airport operations .
Key Trends and Highlights from 2024 Reports:
- Traffic Recovery:
- Global passenger traffic is recovering strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic .
- International traffic is a key driver of recovery .
- Some regions have already surpassed pre-pandemic levels .
- Busiest Airports:
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) remains one of the busiest airports .
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) is rising in the rankings .
- Cargo Trends:
- Air cargo volumes have decreased compared to the previous year due to geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions .
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) continues to be a leading cargo hub .
- India’s IGA in new Delhi got 9th position in it
- Regional Growth:
- The Asia-Pacific region is showing significant recovery in passenger traffic .
- Growth rates are expected to decelerate as more markets recover .
Accessing the Reports:
- ACI members can access the full reports and data .
- Some reports and press releases are available on the ACI website .
In summary, the ACI World Report 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of the airport industry, covering traffic trends, economic performance, forecasts, customer experience, and sustainability initiatives .
