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Australia’s largest airports join forces in the fight against human trafficking

Australia’s largest airports join forces in the fight against human trafficking In an Australian first, Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport have joined forces to launch a public awareness campaign to fight human trafficking. The country’s two largest international airports have partnered with anti-human trafficking organisation, A21, to run the “Can You See Me?” campaign, with guidance and input from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). This initiative will educate people on how to recognise and report the signs of human trafficking. From today, digital screens and billboards at both airports will display images and messages, stating that slavery still exists and urging people: “If you suspect it, report it.” QR codes also link to...
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Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship

Sydney Airport announces newest recipient of SYD100 Scholarship SYD100 now in its fifth year supporting young people from under-represented groups to enter the aviation industry Beginning in 2020, scholarship will be awarded for 100 years Sydney Airport has announced 19-year-old Harmony Boonaerts as the newest recipient of the Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship in 2024. Hailing from Ulladulla on the South Coast of New South Wales, Harmony will soon enter her first year of a Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is the third female to be awarded the scholarship since the inaugural award in 2020. Harmony said she has always been interested in aviation, regularly camping near Moruya Airport...
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Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off

Sydney Airport’s annual Lost Property Auction kicks-off Over 2,500 unclaimed items to be auctioned off for charity, with bids starting at $10 Online auction running from Saturday 4 May to Sunday May 12 Catalogue of 2024 Sydney Lost Property Auction for charity www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au More than $1.6 million has been raised for charities through lost property auctions since 2013 Sydney Airport’s popular annual Lost Property Auction for charity has kicked off today, with more than 2,500 unclaimed items up for grabs. All the money raised in the auction will be donated to the Harding Miller Education Foundation, which awards four-year scholarships to high school girls with high academic potential who are experiencing...
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Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues

Sydney Airport serves up new dining venues • Iconic Australian food brand Betty’s Burgers makes its Australian airport debut at T1 International • Joined by crowd favourites Oporto and Mad Mex, new food brands heralds shake up to Sydney Airport’s casual dining portfolio • New, contemporary food options deliver greater value for customers Sydney Airport has today opened Betty’s Burgers at the T1 International terminal casual dining precinct in an Australian airport first. This is the first-time customers will be able to enjoy the iconic burger brand in an airport setting, with Betty’s Burgers showcasing an extensive menu of their classic burgers, sides and drinks. Betty’s Burgers is joined by Oporto - the home of the Bondi Burger...
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Over 465,000 passengers travel through Malta International Airport in first month of 2024

Over 465,000 passengers travel through Malta International Airport in first month of 2024 Malta International Airport welcomed 465,482 passengers in the first month of 2024, exceeding the 400,000-passenger mark in January for the first time since 2020. Passenger movements through Malta International Airport registered an upswing of 22.7 per cent over 2023, with traffic peaking on January 6th. The day brought the hectic holiday travel season to a close, as 151 flights carried 23,923 passengers to and from Malta International Airport. Aircraft movements totalled 3,511 in January, corresponding to a 23.4 per cent growth when compared with the same month in 2023. While seat capacity increased by 27.4 per cent over the reference year...
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New Dublin Airport Deal To Provide 35 Million Bus Seats For Passengers

New Dublin Airport Deal To Provide 35 Million Bus Seats For Passengers Passengers at Dublin Airport will have more bus options available to them than ever before after new permits were issued to allow bus operators to pick up and drop off outside the airport’s two terminals. Following a successful tender process for the allocation of bus stops at Dublin Airport, daa has secured commitments from operators that they will deliver a seat for every passenger from 2024 onwards, with more than 35 million bus seats expected to be available by 2025. Operators have also committed to increase capacity further in subsequent years if demand requires. The improvements will kick in from March this year, with more than 1,000 buses per day set to...
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DAA Plan To Accelerate Environmental Sustainability Ambitions At Dublin And Cork Airports

daa Unveils 20-Point Plan To Accelerate Environmental Sustainability Ambitions At Dublin And Cork Airports DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has today unveiled details of 20 environmental sustainability initiatives being rolled out at Dublin and Cork Airports, which will accelerate both airports’ climate and sustainability related ambitions, including achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The projects are also matched by a planned investment of more than €400 million as part of the company’s recent Infrastructure Application to Fingal County Council, that will make operations at Dublin Airport amongst the most environmentally friendly of any peer airport in Europe. daa is committed to ensuring sustainable...
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Fraport Traffic Figures 2023: Passenger Demand Continues Recovery at Frankfurt Airport

Fraport Traffic Figures 2023: Passenger Demand Continues Recovery at Frankfurt Airport Some 59.4 million passengers traveling via FRA in 2023 – Increase of 21.3 percent year-on-year – Traffic boosted by holiday travel Frankfurt Airport (FRA) recorded a significant recovery in passenger demand across 2023. In total, some 59.4 million passengers traveled via Germany’s largest aviation hub in 2023 – representing a 21.3 percent increase compared to 2022. However, passenger numbers for 2023 remained 15.9 percent below the pre-crisis 2019 level. 1 Fraport CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte, commented: “2023 was yet another challenging year for the aviation industry, particularly in Europe. In addition to the ongoing war in Ukraine, airspace...
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Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is now incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is now incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network To date, the flag carrier, which has reached 129 countries and 345 destinations across 5 continents, is preparing to connect its passengers to the 6th continent with the start of flights to Australia. Turkish Airlines, which consistently expands its unique flight network as one of the most significant cornerstones of its growth strategy, is strengthening this performance by adding Australia, a destination of considerable interest and long on its agenda, to its flight network. The flag carrier, which will schedule 3 flights a week to Melbourne, its 346th destination in 130 countries starting from 15...
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Almost 32 Million Through Dublin Airport’s Terminals In 2023

Almost 32 Million Through Dublin Airport’s Terminals In 2023 A total of 31.908 million passengers passed through the terminals of Dublin Airport in 2023, in compliance with the 32 million terminals cap, according to new figures released today by daa, the operator of both airports. The hard-working team at Dublin Airport ensured a consistently smooth experience for passengers throughout 2023, with 97% of passengers passing through security screening in less than 20 minutes – bettering daa’s own stated target of 90% through in under 20 minutes. The busiest day of the year at Dublin Airport, and indeed in the history of the airport, was Sunday, July 30 when 121,000 passengers travelled through the airport. In total, there were 241,595...
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