Miami International Airport has been named as the Best Airport for Layovers by Global Traveler during its annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The global award follows MIA’s ranking last month in Food & Wine magazine’s annual list of Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink. “Congratulations to the entire MIA team for once again earning […]
Around 2.6 million passengers passed through Swedavia’s ten airports in April, slightly up on the corresponding month a year ago but still 18% down on pre-COVID levels. It notes that international travel continued to grow, and is expected to remain on an upward trajectory throughout the summer due the launch of 20 new routes across […]
We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories from companies that support the growth and development of SMART airports. DNATA TO INVEST IN WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT The catering and retail division of dnata is investing A$17 million on an advanced inflight catering centre at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). Initially covering 3,200sqm, the […]
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines have announced an agreement to accelerate and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F by doubling the number of gates. The Texas gateway says that the move will allow for the addition of new facilities to grow international operations, expand the terminal’s customer amenities […]
The world’s airports continue to deliver on sustainability, achieving new milestones and pioneering new green initiatives, writes Joe Bates. NEW AIRPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION HIGH FOR NARITA In another step towards net zero, Tokyo’s Narita International Airport has successfully upgraded to Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Narita operator, NAA, has set comprehensive decarbonisation […]
A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations has taken place at Exeter Airport in the UK – marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft. In a first of its kind for the UK, the trial, delivered by a partnership of Exeter […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 23.4 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining its strong momentum and, according to operator Dubai Airports, “reinforcing its position as the world’s leading international airport”. The performance reflects both Dubai’s growing appeal as a global destination and DXB’s continued role as the gateway of choice for millions […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today unveiled an Air Traffic Control tower with a difference, a birdwatching hideaway right in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites. The one-of-a-kind bird hide, designed to resemble the airport’s iconic control tower, is free to visit as part of a bookable tour of the area. It […]
Warsaw Chopin Airport is embarking on an intergalactic journey ahead of this year’s Star Wars Day on May 4. It notes that since Friday, and up until Star Wars Day itself, passengers and all visitors to its facilities will experience spectacular attractions that will transport them straight to a distant galaxy! Poland’s capital city gateway […]
It is hard to keep Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) out of the news these days, the Texas gateway today revealing that it has completed a major milestone in the ongoing $3 billion expansion and development of Terminal C. The milestone involved successfully moving six megastructure modules – the largest measuring 204 feet long […]
Travellers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can now enjoy a wider variety of full-service dining options and convenient take-out choices following the opening of two highly anticipated local restaurants. Rappahannock Oyster Bar, located in Concourse B, presents an array of celebrated regional dishes, including fresh oysters from their Chesapeake Bay farm. While Gatsby, a […]
ACI World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. It says that while passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 – just 5.4% below 2019 – airport revenues lagged further behind, falling short by 11.4%. […]
