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Busiest Airports in the World, by Passenger Count

 

Airports can be the most crowded and stressful places in the world because of the slow-moving queues and bustling gates. Regardless of the negative aspects associated with commercial air travel, on a general note, it is an impressive system, with the biggest air transit hubs recording passenger traffic numbers that rival the populations of large countries.

 

The Infographic used here has data from Airports Council International (ACI) to rank the top 10 busiest airports in the world, looking at total passengers enplaned and deplaned, with passengers in transit counted once.

Busiest Airports in the World, by Passenger Count #Infographic

 


The US Customs and Border Protection has submitted a filing to the Federal Register to expand the ongoing biometric exit program conducting facial recognition, to all air an land ports, and to shift the program’s focus to facial recognition only instead of alternate methods like fingerprinting. The filing will be open to public comment until the 21st of December.

 

Biometric exit was first deployed in 2017 and has operated as a pilot program at a limited number of ports in order to assess its viability. As part of the pilot authorization, Customs officials could only collect data from select ports and travelers. With the proposed rule, however, border agencies would be able to continue expanding testing as necessary.

 

As part of the new proposed rule, any individual going through customs on the way in or out of the country would be required to have their face photographed and undergo a facial recognition program. US citizens will also be subject to the rule, with the exception of having the option to opt out.

US to Expand its Facial Recognition Program to All Air and Land Ports

The Rising Trend of Sleeping Pods at Airports


Don't worry if you have ever felt sleepy at airports, we've all been there. And this need to fulfill untimely sleep has been felt by airport managements all over the world. Sleeping pods may have started from one place, but now they are a common sight at major airports and of course, a better source of comfort than being drifted away to sleep in the waiting lounge and waking up with a stiff back.


The Rising Trend of Sleeping Pods at Airports #Infographic

 

Battery related accidents on passenger planes

Ever been on a flight and heard an announcement to shut down every electronic device? There is a reason behind why they make passengers turn off electronics. The radio waves of a few electronics can cause some malfunction in the avionics technology of the plane. They can also interrupt the vital components of the plane.

Battery related accidents on passenger planes #infographic

Travel Checklist Post COVID-19
The global population is living in testing times. With the fear of coronavirus, most of us are confined to our homes and conducting our work, learning, and even retailing requirements from the safety of our home.

And even if the necessity arises to go out, either for essential shopping, exercise or health needs – we are taking proactive measures by making use of sanitizers, masks, and gloves mandatory as well as following social distancing protocols and staying a comfortable distance away from others.

However, how will the protocols change once the travel bans are lifted?

Traveling will be back – it has to, as the economy and many livelihoods are dependent on it.

But the way we travel will transform drastically in the future!

Authorities expect travelers to prepare for a lengthier ‘check-in’ period before they are finally allowed to get on the airplane. Technology will also, play a major role in bringing back travel in our lives by integrating cashless payment systems, electronic passports, e-tickets, robot cleaners, and medical screening at travel hotspots.

Airlines will also have to work out a plan to establish a seating plan that is effective in giving the travelers desired space.

Travelers will also have to remain proactive before, during, and after their travel itinerary. In this regard, we have compiled a brief Infographic that will help you take the required safety measures for travel post-COVID-19.

Travel Checklist Post COVID-19 #Infographic

Travel Industry Sees a Historic Financial Loss Due To COVID-19
The American travel and tourism sector is seeing the most devastating impact from the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a new report by the U.S. Travel Association and Oxford Economics, the U.S. airlines are estimated to suffer a $519 billion decline in direct travel expenditure, translating into a $1.2 trillion loss in economic output.

Analysts say that the financial scenario of the travel industry is 9 times worse than the impact it faced after 9/11.

Travel industry revenue is expected to decrease 81% over the next couple of months while the annual decline will be approximately 45%.

With flights grounded all over the world, employment in the travel industry is also suffering and forecasted to result in 8 million job losses by the end of April.

The report also highlighted the different sectors related to the travel industry and their share of financial loss due to the global health pandemic.

For instance, food services will see the highest fall of $128 billion. Lodging will be impacted as well and is forecasted to see a loss of $112 billion. Moreover, the grounded airline fleets will equate to a loss of $97 billion in direct spending.

Travel Industry Sees a Historic Financial Loss Due To COVID-19 #Infographic


Coronavirus Fear: Airlines Face Severe Loss
The novel coronavirus outbreak has impacted the economy worldwide but the airline industry has faced the worst hit. After the epidemic broke out, government agencies have requested travelers to minimize tourism while businesses have also cut down on their trips – giving airlines a significant number of cancellations. In fact, many airlines forced to fly their planes half-empty since many flyers are not comfortable traveling during the epidemic. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) also anticipates that the losses incurred by airlines are much higher than originally estimated. The IATA represents some 290 airlines compromising 82 % of global air traffic and predict that the airlines can suffer from 11% loss in passenger revenue this year – equating to $63 billion.

Previously, health authorities assumed that the impact would be greatly confined to the markets associated with China. However, the virus is spreading at a phenomenal speed and the IATA says that the airline industry may have to incur losses of up to $113 billion in 2020 alone.

Coronavirus Fear: Airlines Face Severe Loss #Infographic

Top 10 Luxury Aircraft in 2020

The beginning of a new decade can be a good time for buying a new private jet. It may indeed be your first purchase of an aircraft, or an update to an aging jet. We will survey the best private jet to purchase from the best private jet companies in this article.

Here are the 10 best private jets for your consideration in 2020. Of course the best private jet to buy will always be debated. But these candidates deserve serious consideration from the best private jet firms. In reality they are the crop cream among the best private jets in the world, also known as business jets.

Top 10 Luxury Aircraft in 2020 #infographic

Top 40 National Parks: How to Get from Airport to Entrance
National parks have been called “The best idea Americans ever had,” and rightfully so. From lush ecosystems to harsh desert landscapes, there’s an abundance of diversity across the millions of acres that make up the U.S. national park systems, with something to offer for every kind of traveler. Exploring national parks is the epitome of American and every year, more than 331 million visitors take to the open road to visit these natural wonders and their unforgettable terrain.

Top 40 National Parks: How to Get from Airport to Entrance #Infographic

What to do in the 50 Busiest Airports
Do you have a long airport layover coming up? When booking your trip the thought of a 12-hour layover may fill you with dread, but a long layover needn’t be a nightmare – in fact with many airport’s cosy sleep pods and cabins it can literally be a dream.

It’s not only places to relax or catch some ZZZs which airports have introduced to help with long layovers, there’s also plenty of entertainment options available from museums to bowling alleys to aquariums! And of course, most airports these days provide free wi-fi and charging stations so you can stay connected with the rest of the world during your layover.

Some airports are better equipped than others of course. So to help you plan your layover we have put together an ultimate airport layover guide providing you with information on what you can expect on your airport layover in the 50 busiest airports in the world.

What to do in the 50 Busiest Airports #infographic

Image: Australian Customs: What You Must Declare
Customs is something a lot of us have gone through. Sometimes it’s easy, some times it’s 4 hours in a warehouse in Mexico with no air conditioning. Declaring items is normal for all countries, but every country is slightly different. Of course the normal, no drugs, weapons, or bugs – but the Aussies have some more specific forbidden things. Queensland strictly forbids used beekeeping equipment – with good reason, hand-me-down keeper suites just don’t fit with the Queensland vibe.

Australian Customs: What You Must Declare #Infographic

Top 10 Comfy Shoes Celebrity Wear to the Airport
Wearing comfortable shoes when you sprint from one terminal to next requires a whole lot of work and in doing that a pair of comfortable shoes for women always fits well. When you are looking for flat shoes for women you must look for the right option available from foldable shoes, ballet pumps to roll up shoes. Finding the right option comes as a needful attempt and inspired from celebrity airport fashion you can find your comfy pair of shoes from this infographic.

Top 10 Comfy Shoes Celebrity Wear to the Airport #Infographic

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