Lithuanian Airports have seen an increase in air freight handled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cargo volumes handled from January through March were greater than in the same period in 2019. During the ongoing health crisis, a significant amount of medical equipment was shipped into the country by air cargo carriers. According to the data processed by &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

The three international airports of Lithuania served 1.104 million passengers in Q1 2020 – 16.4% less than during the same period in 2019. As the rest of the world, Lithuanian Airports faced a significant drop in travel demand and ultimately the cancellation of nearly all flights. The sudden drop in flight movements is one of &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

On February 24, Lithuanian Airports initiated additional risk management tools, related with the outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. All passengers arriving from the airports of Northern Italy to Lithuania shall undergo a health check and consulting – the above services are provided by the professionals and volunteers of the National Public Health Center. Upon approval of &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

The number of passengers and flights increased in all three Lithuanian Airports during the last year, the highest increase was witnessed in Kaunas and Palanga Airports, and the whole network of the Airports offered as much as 92 unique destinations. The national Airports perceive year 2020 as a period of the further growth and expect &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

In 2019, the non-aviation revenue of Lithuanian Airports grew by as much as 24% and amounted to 18 million EUR. It was EUR 14.5 million in 2018.   Non-aviation activities at Lithuanian airports include leasing of commercial premises, buildings and land, parking, commercial advertising, business lounge, fast track, event organization and other services for passengers and business. Last year &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

If you have any questions about the coronavirus, please contact the National Public Health Centre at 8 618 79984 (24/7). If you have been in China in 2020 and feel similar simptoms to flu uppon arrival back home, please contact the emergency services by dialling 112.  Upon unceasing talks in the world about the threat of coronavirus in China, &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

Lithuanian Airports make yet another step of development: they have announced two public procurements and currently are looking for contractors who will install a new baggage management system compliant with the newest international security standards, a baggage screening system, and self-service baggage drop-off stations at Vilnius Airport. Upon completion of these works, the baggage throughput &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

On the last day of 2019 the number of passengers travelling via Vilnius Airport exceeded 5 million. This number signifies the biggest flow of passengers in the history of the airport, serviced by the airport per one year. “We are very more than happy to end the year having reached the result, which is of high &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

Vilnius Airport is starting a barrier-free Kiss and Fly system for its main terminal road. The new system will allow drivers to stop for free for 10 minutes in a controlled area on the road next to the terminal entrance. According to Vilnius Airport director Dainius Čiuplys, the first lane will be used to conveniently unload &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/lithuanian-airports-consolidate-efforts-for-the-return-of-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>