The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has reached agreement with Munich Airport International (MAI) to operate and maintain the $2.7 billion Terminal One now under construction at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). EWR Terminal One LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of MAI, will oversee operations, maintenance and concession functions once the […]
Lightening fast pizza outet, Blaze Pizza, has opened an outlet at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in California. Global restaurateur HMSHost and partner S&C Robinson Enterprise operate the new pizza shop in the airport’s Terminal B/C. The airport notes that the addition of Blaze Pizza expands dining options for SNA travellers with a segment-leading fast casual pizza […]
Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle are celebrating the completion of the first phase of the North Satellite Modernization Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to the airport, the new-look satellite will bring “an elevated travel experience to passengers flying in and out of the modern and expanded facility”. As part of the $658.3 million project, […]
Priority Pass is set to double its lounge portfolio in India over the next three years, building on its suite of 45 airport facilities in 20 cities and global network of more than 1,200 lounges. Collinson’s wholly-owned and operated airport infrastructure business, Airport Lounge Development (ALD), is also working with airports across India to identify […]
The baggage handling system in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 and its satellite building is to be upgraded by Siemens Logistics. The contract, awarded by Terminal 2 Gesellschaft, a joint subsidiary of Munich Airport and Lufthansa, will ensure that the BHS is better equipped to meet futue demand. Siemens notes that the recent upgrade to the current […]
NATS has secured a ten year contract to provide air traffic and engineering services and expertise for Cardiff Airport. The contract, which was signed on 9 July, includes aerodrome, approach and engineering services, as well as the addition of services for MOD St Athan for the first time. The contract award follows significant passenger growth […]
Baku–Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Azerbaijan has become the industry’s very first 100% cloud-based airport. As a result of the implementation, courtesy of its partnership with Amadeus, the airport will now have full visibility on flight information a year in advance, allowing for improved optimisation of its gates, check-in stands and baggage lanes, significantly raising […]
Traffic records continue to tumble at Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), with the Italian gateway now having delivered 48 consecutive months of passenger growth. In the rolling 12-month period ending June 30, the SEA operated gateway handled 25.7 million passengers. These impressive results mean that MXP has exceeded the pre-dehubbing traffic record by more than two million […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has opened a new ‘lounge’ for unaccompanied kids – courtesy of ground services provider, dnata. Dnata is confident that its new facility will enhance the travel experience for young flyers. It reveals that the lounge was designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort it assures is […]
Hong Kong International Airport today launched its annual four-month long arts and entertainent festival which is designed to surprise and delight passengers during one of its busiest times of the year. According to operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), passengers will be presented with “a vivid journey into local culture” during the four-month festival. It […]
OmniServ has secured a new multi-year contract for the provision of services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) following a successful re-tender bid. The contract will see OmniServ build on the existing partnership and continue to work closely with LJLA in delivering continuous service improvement to passengers who require […]
Hong Kong International Airport today launched its annual four-month long arts and entertainent festival which is designed to surprise and delight passengers during one of its busiest times of the year. According to operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), passengers will be presented with “a vivid journey into local culture” during the four-month festival. It […]
