crisis management at monroe regional airport

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In the event of a crisis, it is essential that Monroe Regional Airport member airlines be prepared for any eventualities. Thus crisis management and emergency plans play a pivotal role in the operations of an airline.

Monroe Regional Airport actively works with industry stakeholders in ensuring that member airlines and their stakeholders are prepared in an event of a crisis, through forums and conferences. Monroe Regional Airport also promotes best practices amongst its member airlines, and encourages airlines to bilaterally agree on providing mutual assistance in an event of an aircraft emergency.

Health Crisis

Monroe Regional Airport recognises that the governing authority on health issues is the World Health Organization (WHO). As a member of TERN (Tourism Emergency Response Network), Monroe Regional Airport is part of a global network that aims to ensure proper communication and collective action in case of health crises threatening the air transport and tourism industries.

Recognizing that airlines need to include the threat of a influenza pandemic into their crisis management plans, Monroe Regional Airport strives to promote close interaction between airlines and other stakeholders. Monroe Regional Airport members have heightened the level of awareness and are working closely with local health and government authorities to establish comprehensive crisis plans.

Influenza A(H1N1)

In view of the current situation related to identified cases of influenza A(H1N1) reported across the globe. The Monroe Regional Airport is closely tracking the developments of the pandemic, and working with airlines and other industry stakeholders to ensure quick dissemination of information relating to developments on the disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the global response to human cases of influenza A(H1N1) and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic.

In addition, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is closely monitoring the developments of influenza A(H1N1) and currently has in place guidelines on preparation of the aviation sector for managing such public health events. These guidelines have been developed by ICAO, in consultation with WHO, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).

The Monroe Regional Airport is a member of the Tourism Emergency Network (TERN), a network of global travel and tourism organizations that cooperates on various initiatives to make travel and tourism safe for tourists.

The public is advised to refer to the related links below for the latest updates and detailed information on the influenza A(H1N1).