You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More ROME (AP) — King Charles III arrived in Rome on Monday for a state visit to Italy on his first overseas trip since being briefly hospitalized for side effects of cancer treatment Charles is traveling with Queen Camilla on the three-day visit which includes the first address to the Italian Parliament of a British monarch visits with the Italian president and premier and a side trip to Ravenna to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Adriatic city’s liberation by Allied forces A planned meeting with Pope Francis was postponed by mutual agreement due to the pope’s bout with double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff returned to the Vatican two weeks ago, and made a surprise appearance to the faithful in St was briefly hospitalized March 27 due to “temporary side effects” from treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer diagnosed more than a year ago and has since resumed scheduled engagements The king and queen will attend a reception in Ravenna, in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, to mark the 80th anniversary of the region’s liberation from the Nazis by Allied forces on April 10, 1945. The royals will also celebrate the cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region and meet with local farmers whose fields were devastated by floods that recently hit the area. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The King, 76, and Queen, 77, are visiting Rome and Ravenna but will miss the planned Vatican visit due to Pope Francis’ illness WATCH: Patrick Christys rages at ‘illegal immigrants only getting a slap on the wrist' for crimes Police in Italy have launched a criminal investigation after a migrant who had arrived in the country just days ago started a fire at an airport in Rome Two people were injured at Rome's Ciampino airport this morning when the man - said to be a homeless migrant from Georgia - lit a fire at the base of a control tower Ciampino was forced to suspend all its flights while emergency services arrived to tackle the blaze and arrest the man The two people injured were airport employees Sky Italy reported - while the man is said to have been detained Two people were injured at Rome's Ciampino airport this morning when a man lit a fire at the base of a control tower Images from the scene show police and airport officials surrounding the base of the control tower Italy's deputy PM and transport minister Matteo Salvini has demanded answers migration hardliner Salvini said: "After the events that hit the railways in recent weeks there was another very serious episode of damage this morning at Ciampino airport: a fire in the control tower started by a homeless immigrant who arrived in our country a few days ago with serious inconvenience for the entire Italian transport system and thousands of workers and passengers affected LATEST FROM ITALY: "The person responsible has been arrested - and the matter now needs to be clarified as soon as possible," he added Salvini was referencing a spate of suspected sabotages across Italy's rail network over the last few days - with state rail operator FS reporting a series of "highly suspicious" events Officials have warned that the incidents - including damage to power lines and attempted break-ins - were deliberate interference aimed at disrupting critical areas of the country and have passed information on to prosecutors And today's chaos only piled pressure on airline operators around the country with the fire breaking out just as baggage handling firms and ground staff announced a national strike Police later confirmed a 36-year-old man "of Georgian origins" had been arrested on suspicion of attempting to undermine transport safety Wanted in RomeMagazine Air traffic at Rome's Ciampino airport was temporarily suspended on Wednesday morning after a small fire broke out in a technical room at the base of the control tower Italy's air traffic control agency ENAV said the fire - which has been put out - had led to the temporary suspension of take-offs and landings at Ciampino Rome's second international airport after Fiumicino ENAV said there was no damage to the equipment needed to operate the control tower ENAV (Air navigation service provider) informs that, due to a fire - now extinguished - at the base of the control tower at Ciampino Airport, take-offs and landings are temporarily suspended.Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline. pic.twitter.com/J6AULSFMaD — Aeroporti di Roma (@AeroportidiRoma) February 5, 2025 Passengers flying in and out of Ciampino on Wednesday have been advised to check the status of their flight with their airline Police subsequently arrested a Georgian citizen in relation to the fire The disruption at Ciampino came the same day that baggage handlers were staging a strike in airports across Italy leading to delays and the cancellation of 26 ITA Airways flights Photo credit: BalkansCat / Shutterstock.com Wanted in Rome ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network < Back to insights hub TAR Lazio confirmed that ENAC’s measure ordering a reduction in the number of commercial flights at Ciampino airport to limit noise pollution as per Decree of the Minister for the Environment no whilst exempting those operating by cargo airlines The judges also noted that ENAC’s flight reduction requirements were based on circumstances and needs that were no longer current TAR Lazio rejected ENAC’s argument regarding the logistical complexity of moving cargo carriers from Ciampino to neighbouring Fiumicino airport confirming that such a gradual transfer of activity should have been completed long ago The WFW Italy team that advised Ryanair was led by Partner Giannalberto Mazzei, assisted by Counsel Matteo Castioni, Senior Associate Alessandro Di Carlo and Associate Eleonora Gentili Giannalberto commented: “We are confident that this ruling will impact the non-discriminatory allocation of slots at Ciampino positively It is a victory that promotes fair competition in full compliance with Decree no DOWNLOAD PDF T: +44 20 3036 9847 Please wait while you are redirected to the right page.. Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made a last-minute case for a plan for the post-war reconstruction and governance of Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears tantalizingly close to completion WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a last-minute case Tuesday for a plan for the post-war reconstruction and governance of Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears tantalizingly close to completion and discussed the importance of ensuring its success after the Biden administration leaves office in a speech to the Atlantic Council “We have a responsibility to ensure that the strategic gains of the last 15 months endure and lay the foundation for a better future,” Blinken said we’ve seen how the shoes of one dictator can be filled by another which he has outlined repeatedly in the past envisions the Palestinian Authority inviting “international partners” to stand up an interim governing authority to run critical services and oversee the territory notably Arab states would provide forces for an interim security mission The Gaza plan was just one part of the speech which also covered other areas of the administration’s Middle East policy including Iran and potential normalization of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia Those efforts initially met with resistance from all fronts with Israel objecting to calls for its complete withdrawal from Gaza and the Palestinian Authority taking a lead role in governance as well as Arab nations insisting that a ceasefire had to be sealed before any discussion of a “day after” plan A sticking point also has been Arab countries' demand for a pathway to a Palestinian state But during multiple trips to the region since last January Blinken managed to get the Gulf Arab states many of which would be asked to pay for reconstruction The plan calls for reform of the Palestinian Authority and for Arab countries to help train PA security forces in Gaza The urgency of keeping the Gaza plan alive even without a ceasefire became more intense after the November election of President-elect Donald Trump officials have brought Trump aides into the discussions over the past month to get their buy-in on the plan which will require significant American involvement during Trump’s presidency One fear was that the plan might be abandoned by Trump’s team in a similar fashion to the way former President George W Bush’s administration tossed aside a U.S.-backed proposal for a post-Saddam Hussein Iraq that was crafted while Bill Clinton was in the White House multi-volume plan designed to prevent Iraq from falling into chaos in the event of Saddam’s ouster was the result of the “Future of Iraq” project that was started after Congress called for regime change in Iraq while Clinton was in office have been flown to Italy for medical treatment the latest among dozens brought from Gaza following the Hamas-Israel war had on Wednesday crossed the Rafah border from Gaza into Egypt where they underwent medical checks at the Italian hospital in Cairo They were flown to Italy on an Italian military plane and greeted at Rome’s Ciampino airport on Thursday evening by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Treating the children was part of Italy’s efforts to promote peace and dialogue in the region which restores hope to the most fragile and defenseless.” Some of the children were due to be treated in the capital the others heading north for treatment in hospitals including in Turin and Milan Two of the children disembarked in Rome were headed for the Vatican’s Bambino Gesu hospital which treated nine other Palestinian children last year Italy is among several European countries to treat children injured or suffering from disease in Gaza since the war began on October 7 “Every child we bring to Italy is a sign of hope a commitment to life and the future,” Defense Secretary Guido Crosetto said The first 11 Palestinian children arrived in Italy in January 2024 followed by dozens more in the months that followed some flown in and some transported on the Italian naval ship Vulcano investigated for attacking transport safety is being investigated for attempting to undermine transport safety who had been in Italy for a few days and was not known to the police was stopped by State Police officers shortly after the incident flights at Ciampino airport have returned to normal with the control tower also resuming operations the National Flight Assistance Agency (Enav) has specified that there has been no damage to the instruments and systems for managing air traffic were transferred from Ciampino to Leonardo Da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino Passengers were transported from Ciampino to Fiumicino on buses organized by AdR mobility The fire broke out around 7:XNUMX this morning when flames engulfed the electrical equipment inside the offices at the base of the control tower and as a precaution evacuated the entire building due to the thick smoke Read also other news on Nova News Click here and receive updates on WhatsApp Follow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram Ryanair has urged the Italian government to allow for more flights to land at and depart from Rome’s Ciampino Airport next year.Currently Ciampino is limited to a maximum of 65 flights per day – or 4 flights per hour Ryanair wants 130 daily flights permitted through Ciampino Ryanair’s call for a 2025 passenger cap lift would coincide with next year’s Rome Jubilee/Holy year which will see thousands of Roman Catholic pilgrims descend on the city for religious pilgrimages Ryanair has argued that other EU capitals – such as Brussels Paris and London – benefit from two or more airports which allow airlines to increase capacity and tourism using secondary airports such as Ciampino Ryanair said the Italian government is also hurting employment and tourism growth in Italy with its municipal surcharge which – it claims – is making air travel to Italy more expensive than to other EU tourist destinations including Spain said: “As Italy’s number one airline Ryanair is calling on the Meloni Government to raise the limit of flights to Ciampino from 65 to 130 daily flights and allow Ryanair to rapidly increase visitors to Rome for the 2025 jubilee year It is shameful that the growth of visitors to one of the main European cities such as Rome is currently hampered by the Ciampino limit of 65 flights per day which puts Rome’s growth for the 2025 jubilee year at risk “Ryanair is calling on the Government to double Ciampino’s daily movements to 130 flights – only 8 flights per hour – to increase traffic especially when these flights are operated by Ryanair’s new and quiet Boeing B737-8200 Gamechangers “Ryanair is also asking the government to abolish the regressive municipal surcharge just as the Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Calabria regions have already done in 2024 All Italian airports could enjoy rapid growth in traffic and visitors in the coming years if the Italian state abolishes the municipal surcharge, Ryanair would respond with an investment of $4 billion in Italy over 20 million passengers per year on 250 new routes and 1,500 new Ryanair jobs in the Italian regions.” Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Low-cost airline Ryanair has called on the Italian government to double the daily flight limit at Rome's Ciampino airport from 65 to 130 in time for the Jubilee Year 2025 Michael O'Leary, CEO of the Irish carrier, launched the request in the Italian capital on Tuesday, saying it would allow Ryanair "to rapidly increase visitors to Rome" for Jubilee 2025 when the Eternal City expects to welcome 32 million tourists and pilgrims Ryanair is seeking to double the number of daily flights at Rome's secondary international airport Due to noise pollution the number of commericial flights at Ciampino are limited to 65 per day following a decree from the environment ministry in 2018 However O'Leary stressed that the Ryanair flights are operated by "new adding that increasing the number of budget fares to Rome would be "vital to the success of the Jubilee Year" Separately, Ryanair announced 10 new winter routes from Milan's Malpensa airport: to Athens Photo credit: Patryk Kosmider / Shutterstock.com The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden The operator said that airport costs were set to increase by 15 percent in Fiumicino and 44 percent in Ciampino by 2028 while boarding taxes (or tasse d’imbarco) were set to rise from April 1st It added that limitations on the number of flights enforced at Ciampino due to noise concerns (the cap is currently set at 65 flights a day) were also hurting its business “These restrictive policies are damaging connectivity where enhanced air connectivity is needed to support inbound tourism during the Jubilee year,” the Irish company said is expected to draw over 30 million tourists to the Italian capital in 2025 Ryanair executive Eddie Wilson on Thursday called on the Italian government "to urgently remove the excessive flight cap at Ciampino increasing it from 65 to 130 daily flights and to reverse its short-sighted and regressive decision to raise boarding taxes at major Italian airports in 2025” Wilson also urged Rome airport authorities “to reverse the excessive increases in charges and freeze airport fees at Ciampino and Fiumicino until 2028 to protect Rome's tourism” If the above measures were to be implemented Ryanair would respond with “a $4 billion investment in Italy adding 40 new aircraft [and] over 20 million passengers annually across 250 new routes,” he added The Irish carrier is no stranger to disputes with Italian authorities over airport costs and regulatory issues the operator cut a number of routes to Venice’s Marco Polo airport after city hall introduced a new €2.50 tax for every passenger departing from the hub Italy’s Council of State later ordered Venice authorities to scrap the measure following an appeal from a number of airlines In September 2023, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary threatened to reduce flights to Sicily and Sardinia by 10 percent after the Italian government announced plans to cap fares during peak travel periods Ryanair is the largest operator in the Italian market According to estimates from Il Corriere della Sera in 2023 over 50 percent of passengers flying on domestic flights (i.e going from an Italian airport to another) travelled with Ryanair Please log in here to leave a comment Home - News - FoxGolf Design Announce Rome Ciampino for MSFS A newcomer to the airport scenery market announces their first product for MSFS a debutant to the world of flight sim sceneries has announced on their Facebook page that their first scenery for MSFS will be Rome Ciampino (LIRA) FoxGolf Design says that the project is still in its early stages but that they are working hard to deliver an “immersive and detailed” scenery the developer says that there will be future updates on the progress of the scenery as development continues FSElite will bring those updates to you when they’re published ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Ryanair will remove one of its Rome-based planes from Fiumicino Airport for summer 2025 and will not record any traffic growth at the city’s other airport This means no growth for Rome despite the celebrations for the Papal Jubilee year due to what Ryanair has called the restrictive limit imposed on flights to Ciampino (65 flights per day) the increase in airport costs (+44% at Ciampino and +15% at Fiumicino by 2028) and the Italian Government’s regressive decision to further increase the municipal surcharge at the main Italian airports starting from April 1 “The stifling of connectivity and tourism in Rome is in stark contrast to other major European capitals such as Brussels where airports operate without restrictive limits on flights,” the airline said Ryanair is calling on the Italian government to immediately widen the limit on flights at Ciampino (from 65 to 130 flights) and to reverse its “short-sighted and regressive” decision to increase the municipal surcharge the government should abolish this passenger tax to maintain competitiveness and promote traffic growth as the Italian regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Calabria and Abruzzo have successfully done along with other EU countries such as Sweden and Poland immediately unlocking transformative growth with Ryanair Ryanair is also calling on the operator of Rome airports to abandon the excessive fare increases due to the recovery of revenues lost during Covid-19 approved by the Italian Transport Regulation Authority (ART) despite the fact that AdR received considerable financial support from the Italian state during Covid AdR must freeze airport fees until 2028 to ensure Rome’s competitiveness and encourage passenger growth again Ryanair airline CEO Eddie Wilson said: “The Italian government continues to limit Rome’s tourism potential in view of the 2025 Jubilee by not removing the restrictive limit on flights to Ciampino which could easily accommodate twice as many current daily flights  the Government has decided to increase the municipal surcharge at major Italian airports as of April 1 which will make Rome and Italy as a whole completely uncompetitive compared to other European capitals such as Brussels London and Paris – with no restrictive limits on flights – and countries such as Sweden and Poland which are abolishing aviation taxes and reducing access costs to promote traffic growth “Italy cannot afford to lose connectivity traffic and jobs to other EU countries that are abolishing taxes to support growth where enhanced air connectivity is needed to support inbound tourism during the Jubilee year “Ryanair is once again calling on the Government to urgently remove the excessive limit on flights at Ciampino as well as reversing its short-sighted and regressive decision to increase passenger taxes at major Italian airports in 2025 the government should completely abolish this municipal surcharge in all Italian airports just as the regions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Calabria and Abruzzo and EU countries such as Sweden and Poland have already done Ryanair is also calling on Aeroporti di Roma to reverse excessive fare increases and freeze airport taxes at Ciampino and Fiumicino until 2028 to protect Rome’s tourism and local economy during the Jubilee year and beyond “This would allow Italian airports to benefit from rapid growth in traffic as Ryanair would respond with a $4 billion investment in Italy Italian air navigation service ENAV said flights had resumed after the necessary fire department checks showed no signs of "damage to equipment and systems essential for air traffic management," according to news agency Ansa All takeoffs and landings had been suspended on Wednesday morning due to a fire in the airport's traffic control tower Hundreds of passengers were affected by the suspension with delays of up to five hours and several flight cancellations reported at the airport A Georgian man was arrested in connection with the fire Il Corriere della Sera said that the man managed to force his way into the control tower after a violent struggle with two staff members early on Wednesday He then allegedly proceeded to start a fire in the control tower's equipment room The man was reported as being in police custody and facing charges ranging from arson and disruption of public services to endangering transport security It remained unclear how he managed to access such a highly sensitive area of the airport without being stopped by security personnel Flight disruption at Ciampino came on the same day as a nationwide baggage handlers’ strike which threatened to cause delays and cancellations at airports around the country There are two airports in Rome but the main one is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport better known to air travellers as Fiumicino (FCO) under the guidance of managing organisation AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) is considered a reference point in this new chapter of aviation services which in addition to passenger and baggage handling includes strict public health protocols brought in during the covid era.  Although it is located further from the centre than Rome's smaller second airport (Ciampino) there are plenty of connections that make it easy to get to Rome from Fiumicino Directly out of the Arrivals area signs indicate the Fiumicino Aeroporto train station the station is connected to the terminals by an elevated tunnel and several escalators To reach the city centre we suggest the Leonardo Express: Leonardo Express: connects Roma Termini Station to Fiumicino without intermediate stops The journey takes 32 minutes and the cost is €14 each way The service is guaranteed even during strikes and is usually on time From Roma Termini you can then reach your destination using the subway lines Another way to reach the centre of Rome is with the shuttle buses that connect the airport to the city The companies that offer this service are: Terravision: This well-known company has one of the lowest fares the ticket price starts from €6 and has a reduced cost if you book in advance or if you buy the round trip formula Children up to the age of four do not pay (select the baby option at the time of purchase). Departures are approximately every 30 minutes from 00.30 to 23.30 and the destination is Roma Termini station you'll be asked to indicate the date and time of your trip don't worry because the schedule is only indicative you can take any bus within the day depending on availability There is no need to print the tickets which you can show from your mobile device T.A.M. Shuttle Bus: This company’s strengths are the night runs and the price The arrival is Roma Termini station or at Roma Ostiense station with an intermediate stop in the centre of Fiumicino Airport The frequency varies from 30 minutes to an hour and above all it has 24 hour service The taxi stand is directly outside of the airport exit. Taking a taxi is convenient and fast, as well as a safe option to reach your destination directly. Rome taxi cooperative Samarcanda (065551) is known for its excellent and reliable customer service taking a taxi is also the most expensive option and since some taxi drivers in the city have a reputation for trying to cheat tourists it is good to know that there are fixed rates for the different routes to Rome: you can book a private transfer from Fiumicino airport The advantages are that the driver will be waiting for you at the airport at the time indicated at the time of booking The transfer is most convenient for groups of 6 people or more.  The cost is generally about €10 per person each way that Rome is not always an easy city to get around by car. Major rental car companies have counters upon exiting the Arrivals terminal Fiumicino once had a reputation for biblical waiting times at baggage claim baggage pick up is quite painless. Screens in the baggage claim area indicate not only the number of the belt dedicated to your flight A luggage deposit is located in Terminal 3 open every day from 06.30 to 23.30 with a fee of €10 per day As of May 2024, passengers flying from Fiumicino with ITA Airways can check in and drop off their luggage for free at Rome's central Termini train station before their flight The closest is Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky a four-star hotel located inside the airport but in this case it can cost you about €200 per night The Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport offers a guarantee on quality at a cost of about €150 per night and offers wheelchair accessible accommodation many hotels offer free shuttle services to the airport and the cost of a night's stay is between €50 and €60 for a double room Although Rome is famous for its food and shopping you would once have found this hard to believe when arriving in Fiumicino Airport But vast improvements have been made to embrace its culinary heritage and encourage passengers to continue their shopping spree until the very last moment of their trip These days, Terminal E has an airside food court with a range of decent eateries Most eateries can also package up food for you to take on your flight And the tax-free mall is home to more than 50 retail stores Passengers travelling through Fiumicino can reserve online duty free products which they can collect and pay for in person as part of Shop&Fly service unveiled in March 2024 QC Terme Roma Spa and Resort: A magical place to spend an afternoon with swimming pools, gardens, spa treatments, and thermal baths. The hotel is excellent. Perhaps a bit of pampering after all of the walking you did on Rome’s cobblestone streets? Ciampino Airport. Photo: Bestravelvideo / Shutterstock.com Rome Ciampino Airport is the second of Rome’s airports. In addition to being a civil airport it also functions as a base for state aircraft.  Only low-cost airlines Ryanair and Wizzair operate out of Rome Ciampino Airport. Ciampino provides access to many important European destinations that connect through Rome as well as smaller cities in Italy. In total the low-cost airlines reach more than 20 countries and around 50 cities from Ciampino Rome Ciampino airport is managed by the company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) Pastine Airport (CIA) is located south-east of Rome in the municipality of Ciampino in the metropolitan area of Rome in a strategic position between the capital and the Castelli Romani It is precisely 27 kilometres from the centre of Rome and very close to the beautiful towns of Frascati and Castel Gandolfo The quickest way to Ciampino Airport is by taxi from whichever area of Rome you are travelling.  The official taxi queue is directly outside of the airport.  The flat rate for Ciampino to Rome city centre is €31.  If you are planning to take a taxi to another neighbourhood of Rome we advise agreeing on the price with the driver ahead of your ride Airlink: a combined train and bus transport system operated by Trenitalia Take the bus close to the entrance of the airport which will take you to the town of Ciampino without making intermediate stops. Once arrived at the SF station of Ciampino take the train to Roma Termini station. The cost is €2.70 per person each way. It runs on average every 20 minutes 7 days a week Terravision: This service connects Ciampino Airport directly with Termini Station every day The transfer service has regular and direct connections with a frequency of more than 10 trips per day The journey time for each route is approximately 45 minutes and free luggage transport. The price of the ride is €6 If you need a rental car in Ciampino Airport you will find 14 car rental companies which have their offices right at the entrance of the airport and the parking lots are connected to the Terminal by a free shuttle service If your flight leaves very early in the morning you may need to look for a hotel near Ciampino Airport to spend the night. There are a few nearby that offer free shuttle service to the airport.  We recommend the Ardeatina Park Hotel which has an average price of  €100 per night Flying to Milan? Check out our guide on Milan's Airports By 2020-03-12T11:36:00+00:00 Italian airports operator Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) is to temporarily close the scheduled passenger terminal at Rome Ciampino airport from midnight on 13 March and one of the terminals at the city’s primary Fiumicino gateway It follows the collapse in air travel demand to and within Italy amid the spiralling impact of the coronavirus crisis in the country which prompted the Italian government to implement a country-wide lockdown on 10 March previously centred on the heavily impacted northern Italy region The scheduled passenger terminal at Rome Ciampino airport will be temporarily closed from the end of 13 March Airlines had already heavily cut Italian air services but subsequently pulled services across Italy as a result of the country-wide lockdown detailed its plan to meet downsized operations at both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports “The decision was made necessary due to the multiple cancellations of flights to and from Italy announced by many airlines that normally operate on the two airports of the capital,” it says It will from the start of Saturday 14 March close the passenger terminal at Ciampino airport - the city’s secondary airport popular with budget carriers Ciampino will remain open to general aviation The other terminal at the airport will remain open ”The passenger terminals of Fiumicino and Ciampino airports will resume regular operations as soon as the current emergency phase is over,” ADR adds The two airports handled almost 50 million passengers between them in 2019 US carrier JetBlue Airways has shed innovation arm JetBlue Ventures to aviation investment group Sky Leasing in a bid to focus more on “core airline operations”.  US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is partnering with regional carrier Contour Airlines in a deal intended to connect essential air service (EAS) markets with popular leisure destinations.  The Trump administration’s “skinny” 2026 budget request includes $308 million of proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service (EAS) programme that subsidises regional airline flights to rural communities throughout the USA.  Alaska Airlines is stepping up pressure on Southwest Airlines and other major US airlines with an increased network presence in San Diego.  Allegiant’s most-recent operational statistics provide a snapshot of air traffic volumes prior to the USA’s introduction of steep tariffs on most of the world’s countries on 2 April.  Top US airlines report that demand for US-originating international flights remains strong though data suggest that fewer international travellers are visiting American cities.  FlightGlobal is the global aviation community’s primary source of news analytics and advisory services to connect the aviation community globally and help organisations shape their business strategies identify new opportunities and make better decisions faster Site powered by Webvision Cloud Breaking news, expert analysis, member-first insights and commentary on the global aviation industry. But there is value in examining the two Rome airports In the short term the financial statement for FY2022 for AdR is better than might have been expected, given how badly hit Italy was by the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020 Our Analysis Reports are only available to CAPA Members CAPA Membership provides exclusive access to in-depth insights on the latest developments in the aviation and travel industry developed by our team of dedicated analysts located in Europe Each report offers a fresh perspective on the latest industry trends and is available online or via the CAPA mobile app with customisable alerts to help you stay informed and identify new business opportunities CAPA Membership also provides access to our full suite of tools including a tailored selection of more than 1,000 News Briefs every week and comprehensive data and analysis on thousands of companies around the world In the short term the financial statement for FY2022 for AdR is better than might have been expected, given how badly hit Italy was by the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. That is an ambitious target for a major city airport system that had been on the western European periphery for some considerable time placed to move forward as most of its key peer airport group operators but unlike many of them it only has to worry about the two airports on its own patch - and that could prove advantageous Universal Aviation is the ground support division of Universal® and has more than 50 locations in 20+ countries with four locations operated under Universal Aviation Italy The location in Rome Ciampino has the largest footprint inside the remodeled General Aviation Terminal “Rome Ciampino is the airport where general aviation is allowed to operate in the Rome area and we recognize this is as a high-traffic and strategic location for business aviation operators,” said Lorena Carraro “Our priority for this renovation was to dedicate private spaces for crews and passengers as well as the highest level of amenities and features that are important to our clients With passion and commitment we are proud to offer our clients a warm welcome granting them a unique experience in the ‘eternal city’ of Rome.” The facility includes a brand new and modern operations office and a VIP lounge for passengers which looks directly out onto the ramp Crews can now take advantage of the rest lounge located on the first floor of the terminal and a dedicated space “The renovation of our facilities in Rome Ciampino reinforces Universal’s commitment and Greg’s vision to accommodate our customers to the highest standards delivering not only a successful mission but a Universal experience provided by the Universal team and family in over 20 countries today,” said Claudia Evans with over 1,700 employees around the world providing an impeccable service every day.” You're counted on to make every trip a success Reduce your operating risk and stress by accessing a global community of resources dedicated to helping you prepare for unforeseen events navigate the ever-changing regulatory environment and manage your stakeholders’ expectations Keep your organization moving and ensure mission success with complete and customized trip management services – coordinated through your dedicated trip support team or online and on your Apple® iPad® via uvGO contact worldwide sales at +1 (800) 231-5600 ext 3300 (North America) or +1 (713) 944-1622 ext Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. affiliated with or otherwise authorized by Apple Inc Media Contact: Laura Garza+1 (713) 947-5788lgarza@univ-wea.com following his week-long Visit to Chile and Peru landed at Rome's Ciampino airport this afternoon around 2.15. Immediately upon his arrival the Holy Father made his was to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to pray before the image of Our Lady The news was confirmed in a tweet from the director of the Holy See Press Office Thank you for reading our article. 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Just click here now the personal plane that President Claudio Lotito wanted to give his Lazio awaits only the official take-off which will most likely take place on 20 November for the championship match against Crotone scheduled for the following day Lazio's customised aircraft - a Boeing 737/300 Classic supplied by the Bulgarian airline Tayaranjet - arrived in Ciampino on Friday morning for a test flight Lazio joins the exclusive club of other top European football clubs About us | Advertise with us | Contact us ACI World’s Airport Health Measures Audit Programme which two of Rome’s major airports have now completed is designed to offer additional reassurance to passengers when travelling amidst COVID-19 Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Europe have congratulated Rome-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) and Rome-Ciampino International Airport (CIA) for being the first in the world to successfully complete the Airport Health Measures Audit Programme The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate passenger traffic at airports around the world To support the airport industry’s recovery a commitment to the health and welfare of travellers ACI World’s Airport Health Measures Audit Programme – developed in partnership with Bureau Veritas – supports airports by addressing their specific risks and by reassuring passengers through an on-site audit Aeroporti di Roma’s Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports have successfully completed the audit and can display the SafeGuardTM label demonstrating their compliance with a harmonised set of measures aligned with the recommendations of national and international authorities “We congratulate Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports for successfully completing the Airport Health Measures Audit Programme and demonstrating that they are committed to ensuring the health and safety of passengers and staff,” ACI World’s Director General “These airports have set a strong example and we will continue to work with airports around the world to support recovery so that the sustainable social and economic benefits of aviation can be delivered to the communities we serve will support the aviation industry and help to push it forward during the recovery process and beyond.” Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, said: “This new result reaffirms our commitment to safe operations, which is a priority for us. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis we have implemented a series of measures to provide passengers and employees with the highest health and hygiene standards seeking cutting-edge solutions that combine safety and comfort It is with this spirit that we will relentlessly strive to further improve our performance on safety and quality which are the ideal grounds to pose innovative safe travel protocols and to support traffic recovery.” our colleagues at Aeroporti di Roma have blazed a trail in innovative solutions focussed on a safe and confident restart towards normality From pre-departure testing to travel corridors they have delivered on passenger safety and industry solutions in equal measure I am delighted to congratulate them on being the first in the world to successfully complete the rigorous Airport Health Measures Audit Programme I applaud each and every one of their dedicated staff in delivering , , , , , , , , By No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content By Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a6da4b73d11c035de27ace355a291c9a" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Write for us | Advertise with us International Airport Review is published by: Russell Publishing Ltd.Court LodgeHogtrough HillBrasted © Russell Publishing Limited, 2010-2025. 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Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL which included passenger safety and convenience and care for environment and employee safety He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India) as well as rescue flights by other international governments His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income shown excellent performance of crisis management and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021 Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19 as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users employees and other people on compliance with distancing hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19 Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team To ensure they remained connected and cared for Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport He oversees all facets of airport governance including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees Having worked his way up through the ranks he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020 Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015 where he was nominated for the position as CEO fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021 Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic and have a clear focus Dinsdale is an inspiring true leader who helped us all to cope with the very difficult times of the pandemic and I am convinced that he truly deserves this award Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information CookieDescriptioncookielawinfo-checkbox-advertising-targetingThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Advertising & Targeting".cookielawinfo-checkbox-analyticsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent WordPress Plugin The cookie is used to remember the user consent for the cookies under the category "Analytics".cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessaryThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 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Authorities evacuated the terminal at around 08:00 (8am) Tuesday morning after smoke was reported the airport's operator said no passengers or infrastructure were affected The fire was put out by fire fighters in under a minute and some areas cleared for use but the Schengen departures area remained closed and some flights diverted An airport statement informed passengers that “since authorisation to use the departures hall has not yet been given by the competent authorities all flights departing from and arriving at Ciampino Airport will be operated by Rome Fiumicino Airport.” The airport said it was providing free transfers between Ciampino and Fiumicino airports during the terminal closure ADR said it had filed an arson complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office about the disruption Low cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air are Ciampino's main airline customers The Ciampino terminal has been temporarily evacuated as a precaution. Smoke was seen in an underground area, which caused no harm to passengers or infrastructure. ADR staff are assisting passengers waiting for the terminal to return to normal operations. pic.twitter.com/qahj50wsV8 Home - Archive - Official Trailer for Aerosoft Roma Ciampino X Video The latest trailer for Aerosoft’s Roma Ciampino X has been released The new video shows off some of the new features including SODE jetways 3D cars and the surrounding industrial area The latest trailer for Aerosoft’s Roma Ciampino X has been released No further information is currently available, but we will let you know of any further updates as soon as we can. In the mean time you can check out the official Aerosoft forums