Global travellers are signalling a shift toward deeper, digital-first relationships with airports, according to the new research by Airport Dimensions. The hospitality provider reveals that its latest study – Airport Experience (AX26) – shows that 77% of travellers now want a single digital platform to unify their journey, with 30% stating such a platform would […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLA) recorded a year of strong and sustained growth in FY2025–26, handling 44.47 million passengers and 532,000 tonnes of cargo. Operator, BIAL, attributed the continued momentum across both segments down to a surge in international passenger numbers, steady domestic demand, and strengthening cargo operations. International traffic led the growth, rising 23.9% […]
Changi Airport Group (CAG) today named Scoot as Partner of the Year at the annual Changi Airline Awards (CAA) 2026, recognising the airline’s contributions to strengthening Changi’s connectivity and stimulating travel demand. Singapore’s Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, was in attendance at the event along with representatives […]
Global IT giant, Amadeus, has announced its intention to acquire IDEMIA Public Security (IPS), a leading biometrics and identity services provider headquartered in France, for €1.2 billion. IPS has a global footprint and a diversified customer base across public and private sectors, and Amadeus says its acquisition will further strengthen the company’s biometric and identity […]
SSP Group has opened Flax & Soda, a new casual dining restaurant celebrating the best of Northern Ireland as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100 million investment programme. Located in the centre of the airport’s transformed Departures Lounge, Flax & Soda is a 280-cover space offering a flexible, all-day dining experience tailored to a wide […]
TAV Airports has announced €361 million consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026, during which time it saw passenger numbers rise by 7% across its global airport network. The company welcomed 10.4 million international and 8.6 domestic passengers across its portfolio of airports between January 1 and March 31. CEO, Serkan Kaptan, enthused: “The […]
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially achieved Level 4 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. The UK gateway claims that it marks a significant step forward in its evolution into a modern, responsible, and future-ready gateway for Yorkshire. The achievement is part of a core pillar of LBA’s recently launched ‘Together for Tomorrow’ […]
Errol McGlothan, president of EMEA & APAC at Airport Dimensions, explains how personalisation and premiumisation are reshaping the airport experience. For a long time, the airport lounge was seen as the ultimate ‘nice to have’ – a quiet sanctuary tucked away behind a frosted glass door for a small number of frequent flyers. However, if […]
Ray O’Driscoll was today named as the new CEO of The Shannon Airport Group after serving as interim boss since the departure of Mary Considine last September. Prior to stepping into the interim role, he served as deputy CEO and chief operating officer, so he brings extensive leadership experience across airport operations, commercial development, strategic […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has unveiled ‘Bengaluru’s Soul’, a monumental sculpture by renowned Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, at the Arrival Forecourt of Terminal 2. Installed in painted stainless steel and measuring 500 x 319 x 375 centimeres, ‘Bengaluru’s Soul’ is said to reflect the city’s diversity, creativity, and global outlook. Its installation is in line […]
Edinburgh Airport continues to be a key asset for Scotland, delivering £2.7 billion of economic value and supporting almost 44,000 jobs in 2025. The figures, revealed today in a new report by BiGGAR Economics, shows the airport’s contribution has grown significantly since 2019, driven by rising passenger numbers, expanding international connectivity and increased in-vestment from […]
Airport World discovers that lounge operators continue to up their game and invest in new facilities to meet growing demand from travellers that are looking to enhance their airport experience. It has been a busy year to date for the Plaza Premium Group, which has announced the opening or planned introduction of a number of […]
