The Facilitation Committee addresses issues related to the facilitation of international travel and trade including the improvement of government and industry approaches. Members of the Committee focus on travel documentation and other requirements, international cargo and passenger inspections,  programs, regulations, and fees, inspection facilities, technology, customer service and the interrelationship between facilitation and security.

 

The Committee develops and advocates legislative and regulatory positions on these issues. The Committee interacts with government organizations including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Staff and some committee members serve on the CBP User Fee Advisory Committee and on delegations to ICAO.

Leadership

Chair
Scott Alexander
Houston Airport System

Committee Secretaries
AmyClaire Brusch
(202) 293-8500

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Press Releases

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport’s Kevin Dolliole Becomes Chair of Airports Council

WASHINGTON – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Director of Aviation Kevin Dolliole became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) on January 1, 2024. Dolliole was elected […]

ATMs Maintain Spot as Top Airport Amenity; Currency Exchange on Chopping Block

Airports Council Releases 2023 Passenger Amenities Survey Results WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, […]

Airports Council Congratulates Whitaker on Confirmation as FAA Administrator

“As we face these headwinds, the need for permanent leadership at FAA is essential, and ACI-NA is confident that Michael Whitaker is up for the challenge.”

Events

ACI-NA Commentary on Facilitation

Customizing Common Use at Boston Logan International

By Colleen Hamilton, Principal, Art of Context Colleen Hamilton is a principal with Art of Context, a Boston-based technology firm helping airports improve passenger experience through innovative technology solutions that […]

‘Reclaiming the Sky’ Resiliency Project Winners Announced on Sept. 11 Anniversary

Even 22 years later, the stories of esteemed aviation leaders and their response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks continue to provide learning opportunities for the benefit of future […]

’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley: Aviation is a Miracle

During the 2022 ACI-NA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Alessio Olivetti caught up with Scott Pelley, the 60 Minutes correspondent and 2022 annual conference keynote, who shared his experience as tireless […]

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