Asia-Pacific airports win the top five global awards in ACI’s annual customer satisfaction survey, writes Joe Bates.

Global passenger traffic rose 1.8% in February, according to ACI.

SimpliFlying is set to provide ACI members with social media training.

A new global travel retail organisation, which would help the industry lobby governments more effectively, is on the verge of being formed.

The conference season started early this year with The Trinity Forum held in Abu Dhabi at the end of January. Joe Bates reviews some of the highlights.

Asia-Pacific airports finished the year with a 7.1% increase in passenger numbers while the Middle East recorded passenger traffic growth of 12.1% in 2012.

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Dubai International have both broken into the top 10 busiest airports in the world.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in Hyderabad, has been recognised for its efforts to reduce carbon emmissions.