@irports update -- Feb. 10, 2010

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	Feb. 10, 2010



			This Week In Summary Double Blizzard Impacts Washington» ACI-NA to Honor Neal with 2010 Congressional Leadership Award» ACI-NA to Host Feb. 25 Webinar on Contingency Planning for Irregular Operations» Bushelman Award Nominations Sought»


			Hot Topics
			Double Blizzard Impacts Washington Due to the severe weather that has hit the Washington area since last Saturday; the ACI-NA office has been closed now for three days. A number of staff members continue to try to carry on from their homes, but outreach efforts are limited as the snow storms have also closed the normal operations of the federal government, many private firms and other trade associations. Because of our limited operations, we will not publish a full edition of @irports update today. The ACI-NA annual CEO Forum opened today in Houston and it runs through Friday. In the meantime, view the growing number of airport snow pictures that have been submitted to our facebook page. Please submit your photos. Contact ACI-NA’s Tom Smith for more information» ACI-NA to Honor Neal with 2010 Congressional Leadership Award ACI-NA will honor U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) with the 2010 Commissioners Congressional Leadership Award for his ongoing support of the aviation industry. The formal presentation will take place on March 3 at the 2010 ACI-NA Commissioners Congressional Leadership Reception on Capitol Hill. View the complete press release» Order tickets for the reception» Become a reception sponsor» ACI-NA to Host Feb. 25 Webinar on Contingency Planning for Irregular Operations Meeting passenger core needs during Irregular Operations is a critical problem for airports, airlines, and other aviation service providers. Irregular Ops are events that disrupt flight schedules and negatively impact the normal flow of passengers. In the wake of the weather-related multi-hour disruptions in 2007 and 2008, several workshops (including two at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and another in the Washington area) were held to proactively address these challenges of assuring passenger comfort during Irregular Ops and identify best practices within the industry. In late December, DOT announced final regulations requiring airlines to develop contingency plans that include an assurance that the plan has been coordinated with airport authorities at all medium and large hub airports that the airline serves, including medium and large hub diversion airports. On Feb. 25, ACI-NA will host a two hour webinar on Developing Airport Contingency Plans for Irregular Operations to help airports prepare the airline planning sessions. The webinar will feature representatives from the Department of Transportation, airports and airlines to provide guidance and describe best practices in the development of these contingency plans. To participate in this webinar, please send an email to Chris Oswald with the words “IROPS Webinar” in the subject line. Bushelman Award Nominations Sought The Marketing and Communications Steering Committee is now accepting nominations for the Ted E. Bushelman Legacy Award, which will be presented at the committee’s annual conference in San Diego on June 8. Nominations are due on March 5 to Sheila Owens. Review the award criteria» Download a nomination form» ^ Back to top



			Events On Approach
			Air Cargo Conference: Hotel Cut-Off on Monday This year’s Air Cargo Conference will be held March 9-11 at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, The conference will features sessions that will examine current air cargo commercial and policy landscape, discuss the business of air cargo, and share strategies to enhance air cargo revenue. Feb. 15 is deadline for the early-bird registration discount and hotel deadline to receive the special group rate of $209 at the Fairmont Hotel. In order to make your room reservation, please call the hotel directly at (206) 621-1700 ext. 3131 or at (800) 441-1414. More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» See upcoming ACI-NA Events» ^ Back to top



	In This Issue • Hot Topics» • Events On Approach»


	Spring Washington Conference March 2-4 Commissioners' Congressional Reception March 3 ACI-NA Air Cargo Conference March 9-11.



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