Joe Bates

United Kingdom

Managing Director at Airport World

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Europe’s air connectivity impacted by geopolitics and market shifts

1 week ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

Despite increasing by +7% in 2025 over the preceding year, air connectivity (direct + indirect air connectivity) in Europe still remains -9% below pre‑pandemic (2019) levels, according to ACI EUROPE. The situation inevitably means fewer and more costly flight options for consumers and communities.
Airfield safety - Airport World

1 week ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

We shine the spotlight on three initiatives that show how airports are enhancing safety and efficiency across the airfield. Enhancing the performance of existing infrastructure is often key to the growth of the world’s airports, and the airfield, where safety and operational efficiency are paramount, is no exception.
Bigger, better, smarter!

1 week ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

Joe Bates discovers more about the current growth trajectory of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is India’s busiest and best-connected gateway, handling close to 80 million passengers annually and non-stop services to 144 destinations across the globe.
Search and go! - Airport World

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

New screening technology, biometrics and the recruitment of extra security staff feature in our security news round-up. Upgrading security is a never ending story for airports as new legislation is implemented, new technology becomes available and new threats evolve.
Baggage mishandling rates continue to fall - new report

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

According to new data, Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector stood out globally in 2024, achieving the world’s lowest mishandling rate at 3.1 bags per 1,000 passengers, a level it has consistently maintained over recent years. Released today, SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, states that steady performance highlights the strength of regional investment in automation, tracking, and baggage management, even as system complexity and passenger numbers continue to soar.
New shopping experience planned for Frankfurt’s Terminal 3

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport will have 12,000 square metres of retail space spread across 64 outlets when it opens in the first half of 2026. According to the German gateway, “true to the vision of the art of retail in the heart of Europe,” the retail mix will reflect the airport’s importance as a major international air traffic hub. Passengers, it says, can look forward to an innovative, customer-oriented, aesthetically satisfying shopping experience.
London’s Heathrow Airport continues to set new passenger records

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

Heathrow welcomed over 7.2 million passengers last month, with a strong late bank holiday making May 2025 another record breaker as the airport’s busiest ever May. More people than ever before continue to travel through the UK’s hub airport, which in the 12 months to the end of May, handled 84 million passengers.
Top customer experience award for iGA Istanbul Airport

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

iGA Istanbul Airport has achieved the highest level of recognition in ACI World’s Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme. It notes that it is the first airport in Europe to reach Level 5 and only the the fourth in the world to achieve the goal following Incheon, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Quito airports in South Korea, India and Ecuador respectively.
Volunteers help test Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

In a major step before opening, Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal came to life yesterday as over 120 local volunteers helped test the facility during a full-scale Mass Passenger Exercise. With surfboards in tow, guitars slung over shoulders and bags packed to the brim, participants from across the Hunter took on the role of international travellers at the Australian gateway.
Turbulent times - Airport World

2 weeks ago | airport-world.com | Joe Bates

Dr Inderjit Singh, a global aviation consultant with ICAO and former CEO of Indira Gandhi International Airport, considers the impact global conflicts have on the aviation industry. In this article I plan to leverage my expertise and doctoral research in international relations to explore how rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping air travel in 2025.

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