Figures released by industry body Airports Council International indicated a slowing of traffic growth across Europe.
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Heathrow, which is a major international hub, was ranked the third busiest airport in the world in 2012 after Atlanta and Beijing, according to Airports Council International.
"We think the real answer is for airlines to meet with airports and say, 'This is what I need, ' " said Deborah McElroy, executive vice president of Airports Council International-North America.
Airports Council International reports that during the recession, a lot of carriers focused more on international traffic, which gave the larger international gateways, such as the ones above, a bit of a cushion.
"It used to be at an airport you could get anything you wanted--as long as it's a hot dog or a piece of cold pizza, " jokes Greg Principato, president of the North American Region of the Airports Council International.
Heathrow achieved an all-time record passenger satisfaction score in a survey produced by the Airports Council International for the third quarter, but the percentage of people passing through central security within the prescribed time was below last year's level at 92.8% in 2012.
However, cancellations and delays may still occur if problems result in cancelled flights at other international airports.
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He said ATM machines at Larnaca and Paphos international airports -- and all tourist resorts -- were working normally.
He said ATM machines at Lanarca and Pafos international airports -- and all tourist resorts -- were working normally.
Such iris identification technology is usually seen in international airports to allow registered passengers to fast-track through passport checks and immigration.
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"We are an airport that is, as all international airports are, subject to very strict aviation security and safety regulations, " he said.
Authorities closed Kennedy, La Guardia, Teterboro and Newark Liberty International airports on Monday, though airlines had already canceled scheduled flights that day.
As a result of security precautions triggered by this threat, the additional measures were taken regarding the flights at Newark Liberty and Philadelphia International Airports.
It is unclear whether she will be able to make the trip, as Malawi's two international airports, in Blantyre and Lilongwe, are closed, our reporter says.
The international airports council, ACI, said a total of 313 airports had been paralysed by the restrictions and the global backlog was affecting more than 6.8 million travellers.
Napolitano suggested that International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) -- an agency of the United Nations -- set standards that would apply to all international airports, strengthening weak links in the security chain.
That is why air strips from Cheju in Korea to Davao in the Philippines to Medan in Indonesia are busy turning themselves into international airports that can handle giants like the Boeing 747-400.
Staff at both Belfast City and Belfast International airports are confident they will clear most of the backlog of passengers waiting for flights delayed and disrupted due to the bad weather on Friday.
Virgin Atlantic Airways' Upper Class now offers complimentary ground transportation to and from airports in 26 international cities, in-flight manicures and access to airport "clubhouses" where travelers can work, dine or get a haircut.
Although SARS occurred a decade ago, an inordinate number of people and businesses declined comment for this article -- including all four international airports in the SARS hub cities of Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore and Toronto.
On the very first morning of the sequester, the U.S Customs and Border Patrol, also under DHS Secretary Napolitano, reduced staffing at several major international airports, leading to wait times in excess of two hours for 70 flights arriving at JFK, and 55 flights at Miami International Airport.
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Washington (CNN) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday there is a "renewed sense of urgency in the international community" about terrorism after the Christmas Day bombing attempt aboard a U.S.-bound plane, and the U.S. should now push for global security standards for international airports and aircraft.
Citing floodwaters, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has closed four airports near the city: Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International and Teterboro Airports.
The Spanish company currently owns three airports, including Belfast International and Cardiff Airport.
As the range and passenger load of aircraft grow, so does the importance of international hub airports such as London's Heathrow.
Wind was causing major delays at airports, including Philadelphia International Airport.
There are now 16 participating airports, including San Francisco International and Kansas City International.
Belfast International and Edinburgh airports are open but passengers are advised to check for delays with airlines.
These include the military, the telecommunications networks, and the international borders, airports and sea ports, among other things.
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