Construction company “Kauno tiltai” won the public procurement bid launched by SE Lithuanian Airports. The contractor will renovate several taxiways, as well as reconstruct the Northern Apron of Vilnius Airport. During the project, the pavement and engineering networks of the apron will be renewed, and that will allow to increase the effectiveness and usage of &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

As Lithuania and other European countries begin to ease lockdown restrictions imposed during the outbreak of Covid-19, some routes will be reinstated after bilateral agreements were made between several countries. Beginning in mid-May, Vilnius Airport will reinstate passenger services. The first flights will commence on May 13th and will be performed to Riga and Frankfurt. &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

Vilnius, 29 April: For the first time in history, a drive-in cinema has been set up in an airport apron area, where planes are usually parked, unloaded, refuelled and boarded. The ‘Aerocinema &#8211; The Journey Begins’ project, which kicks off today at Vilnius International Airport and will run until the end of May, is part &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, most airlines worldwide were forced to cancel flights and ground planes. Lithuanian Airports were also affected by the pandemic as no regular passenger air services have been performed since mid-April. In preparations to return to normal airport operations and continue growth, Lithuanian Airports have ramped up their negotiations with air carriers &hellip; <a href="https://vilnius-airport.lt/en/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>

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/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-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/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-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/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-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/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-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/vilnius-airport-implements-necessary-safety-measures-and-is-ready-to-resume-passenger-flights/">Continued</a>