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 […]
Aspire’s David Collyer considers what the future might hold for airport lounges and the global traveller experience. Global travel growth looks set to continue, with the airport lounge market valued at $4.9 billion in 2025 and projected to reach almost $6.3 billion by 2027. But what’s interesting is where that growth is coming from as […]
Amsterdam Schiphol is to introduce a temporary 10% discount on its airport charges to help its airlines cover the cost of soaring fuel prices due to the current conflict in the Middle East. The airport notes that airline costs “have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices”. The Schiphol Group, said: […]
Changi Airport is Singapore’s strongest brand, according to the Singapore 100 2026 report by Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading brand valuation consultancies. The new Brand Finance data reveals that Singapore’s top 100 brands are valued at US$84.1 billion in 2026, up 7% year-on-year, with DBS remaining the country’s most valuable brand, followed by the […]
Coca-Cola India has launched what it describes as “an engaging, experiential activity” for passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). The concept of the partnership is simply that a moment of genuine refreshment, delivered at just the right time, is exactly what a traveller needs. Passengers travelling through both terminals who join Pulse – the […]
