Core Points - Turkish Airlines has initiated a two-day technical assessment of Roberts International Airport in Liberia as part of preparations to launch a direct flight route from Monrovia to Istanbul [1] - The assessment focuses on evaluating the airport's aviation safety, security systems, and operational capabilities to meet Turkish Airlines' global standards [1] - Following the assessment, Turkish Airlines plans to resume two weekly flights from Accra to Istanbul and aims to establish the direct route within three months [1] - This development is expected to significantly enhance Liberia's regional and international air connectivity, creating new opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment [1] - The airport authority highlighted that Roberts Airport is upgrading to a fourth-generation aviation system to improve safety and operational efficiency, reflecting international confidence in Liberia's aviation infrastructure [1] - This initiative aligns with the government of Liberia's goal to strengthen global connectivity [1]

Stefano Baronci还告诉本报记者，除了承载了上海航空枢纽主要国际客流的浦东机场之外，他此次抵达 上海途经的虹桥机场，也给他留下了非常出色的出行体验，感受到了完善的硬件设施和良好的机场管 理。在采访中，他还积极评价了上海这座城市本身，盛赞初次到访上海、走在城市的大街小巷，就有了 非常棒的行程体验，表示城市本身的高水准同样有助于培育优秀连通性的航空枢纽。 近年来，中国的"免签朋友圈"迅速扩大，越来越多各国旅客可以便利地利用入境免签和过境免签政策来 往中国。对此，Stefano Baronci给予了高度评价，表示签证便利化带来的提升作用巨大，深信这会有助 于以浦东为代表的、中国各大机场对各国旅客的吸引力，进一步推动机场的连通性成长。Stefano Baronci表示，虽然中国的高铁近年来发展迅速，但在出行时间3-4小时以上的目的地范围，航空出行依 然大有可为，相信随着中国机场连通性、特别是国际连通性的不断进步，中国机场在这方面的机会依然 很大；他也指出，随着东南亚等国际出行方向上，中国与其他国家互免签证的便利化举措持续推进，中 国护照的使用日益便利，也将有助于中国机场更好实现连通性、服务中国旅客因便利化 ...