Airports Council International
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Airports Council International
Airports Council International (ACI) is a non profit global trade organization of the world's airports, consisting of 580 members operating 1,650 airports in 179 countries and territories. Whose primarily represents member airport's interests and to promote professional standard in airport management and operations. It aims to provide the public with a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible air transport system.
It is governed by the ACI Governing Board. ACI World Headquarters was based in Geneva, Switzerland and it is moved to Montreal, Canada, after the 2010 General Assembly. It incorporates the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Bureau and is a member of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).
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Background
In 2009, airports worldwide handled 4.8 billion arriving and departing passengers, 79.8 million metric tonnes of cargo and 74.1 million movements. ACI regular members represent over 96 per cent of the world’s passenger traffic and are owners or operators, other than airlines, of one or more civil airports with commercial air services.
Regional offices
- ACI-North America: Washington, D.C.
- ACI-Europe: Brussels, Belgium
- ACI-Latin America and Caribbean: Quito, Ecuador
- ACI Asia-Pacific: Hong Kong - encompassing mainland Asia, Australasia, the island nations in the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver (Canada), San Francisco (USA) and Hawaii (USA).
- ACI-Africa: Casablanca, Morocco
Airport Service Quality Awards
The ACI gives out the Airport Service Quality Awards (AQS), based on passenger satisfaction ratings in the ASQ Survey, which is a global survey based on interviews with passengers on the day of travel. Along with the World Airport Awards by Skytrax, it is considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the industry.[1]
The awards are given out in five categories:
- Best Airport Worldwide
- Best Airport by Region
- Best Airport by Size
- Best Regional Airport
- Best Improvement
Best Airport Worldwide
| Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010[2] | Incheon International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| 2011[3] | Incheon International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
References
- ^ "World's best airports announced -- Asia dominates" CNN Go. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-12
- ^ "2010 Airport Service Quality Awards winners" ASQ Awards. Retrieved 2012-04-12
- ^ "Best Airport Worldwide 2011" "ASQ Awards. Retrieved 2012-05-11
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