Tuesday, September 23

Greg's Blog

• Thoughts from the Ballpark

Congestion Management

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering slot auctions at the three New York airports because other congestion management tools in the past have not worked. 

Airline Consolidation

• Everyone in the air travel industry seems to agree that airline consolidation is inevitable in an increasingly globalized marketplace. But the debate over the details — and their consequences — remains spirited.

Climate Change and Airports

• Tuesday afternoon’s “Changing for Climate Change” panel featured speakers highlighting the positive steps being undertaken around the world to address the aviation industry’s contribution to climate change. 

Measuring an Airport's Performance

• With Reg Milley, President and CEO of Edmonton Regional Airports Authority, as moderator the three panelists during the panel “Measuring an Airport’s Performance,” examined the issue of measuring and improving customer service performance from three angles. 

Assocated Board Election Results

• Four new directors elected

Associates Review State of Industry

• Six world airports tell their story. 

Wednesday's Agenda

The highlight on Wednesday in the Chairman's Honors and 60th Anniversary Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in Ballroom B.

• More on Wednesday's agenda.
  

Conference Photo Album

• Did our photographers capture today? Check out today's photo album on Flickr.

Our Press Coverage

• The Boston Globe: Airport executives descend upon Boston
• Aviation Daily: ACI Graduates 1st Class From Airport Management Program

Did You Know?

Son of a Gun

While the USS Constitution, moored in the Charlestown Navy Yard, is known as Old Ironside, local lore has another tale. At times the pregnant wives of officers traveled on the old wooden ship and when they went into labor, the most private area on the ship was the bulkhead near the cannons – hence the expressions “son of a gun.”

-- Frank Avruch, Boston’s Man About Town

• A Massachusetts aviation trivia tidbit.

What to Do in Boston

• Sporting events, tours, museums and special events this week in Boston

Guest Tours

Massport has arranged for several whole-and half-day tours throughout the conference. Guests can also register for tours once they arrive in Boston. On-site guest tour registration will be located in the Hall C Foyer, on Level 2 of The Hynes Convention Center.

• List of guided tours.
• On-site tour registration hours.
• Tours of Logan.
  
  

JFK Library Reception

The closing event will be at the seaside location of The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum overlooking Boston Harbor. Because we will be getting a police escort to this event, all buses will leave the Sheraton at 6 p.m. No transportation will be provided to those who miss the 6 p.m. departure.

• More on the closing party