The Port of Seattle is celebrating the completion of the construction of the SEA Gateway Project in partnership with Alaska Airlines. The project gave Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s north end of the main terminal a major facelift, transforming the airport’s front door and the customer experience from kerb to gate. The completion kicks off a year […]
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has launched a new framework for issuing green bonds. It notes that the purpose of the initiative is to finance projects focused on climate change mitigation and sustainability. The framework has been reviewed by Sustainalytics, which has assessed the sustainability contribution of the framework as ‘significant’. “The new framework enables Swedavia […]
International travellers departing Brisbane can now enjoy Brooki Bakehouse’s cult-favourite cookies on the go, with the viral social media sensation unveiling the world’s first Brooki Bakehouse cookie vending machine, at Brisbane Airport. The new Brisbane outpost will give travellers 24/7 access to the signature chunky cookies, with each cookie freshly baked, sealed for freshness and […]
With the ongoing expansion of Terminal 3 gathering pace, record traffic figures, and the Danish state once again in control of its destiny, these are good times for Copenhagen Airport, writes Joe Bates. The final figures are in, 2025 proved to be the best year ever for traffic at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with a record […]
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has introduced a new personalised passenger service brand it hopes will help it meet the evolving needs of modern travellers. Called Care by BLR, the new service is said to offer a comprehensive suite of assistance and premium support services that “enhance comfort and ease airport navigation” for passengers passing […]
ACI World today released its traffic forecast for 2026 and beyond, and it looks good with 10.2 billion passengers expected to pass through the world’s airports this year, and 18.8 billion per annum by 2045. The figures, which form part of the organisation’s World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, are impressive with a period of sustained […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has added to its retail offerings with the opening of a new 7-Eleven. Conveniently located pre-security in front of baggage claim 15 and 16, Sea-Tac claims that the new store will bring 24/7 convenience to travellers and airport employees at one of the busiest travel hubs in the pacific northwest. The outlet officially […]
DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport Profile: Copenhagen Event Review: Artificial Intelligence in Airports & Airports Innovate Plus: Airport Design, Retail and Business Exchange Sustainable growth Editor, Joe Bates, reflects on the innovation focus of recent industry events and the sustainability theme of this issue of Airport World. Happy New Year to one and all. Let’s […]
Travelling through London Heathrow just got a little easier with the UK hub announcing that passengers no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage, or juggle plastic bags at security. The gateway has become the largest airport in the world to fully roll out next-generation CT security scanners – a move […]
İGA Istanbul Airport has opened a new art exhibition comprising a new sculpture and other artworks featuring lost property at the airport. Under the umbrella of İGA ART, Turkish artist and TV personality Beyazıt Öztürk has unveiled a sculpture, called the ‘Thing’, and ‘Things’ exhibition, the latter featuring airport lost property. Located at the İGA […]
Munich Airport is counting down the days to the grand opening of its new Terminal 1 Pier, which is expected to make a hugely positive impact on the airport experience for non-Schengen passengers. “With our new Terminal 1 Pier, we are making a targeted investment in the future viability of our airport,” enthuses airport CEO, […]
Air navigation service provider, NATS, today revealed that 2025 was the busiest year for flights in UK airspace since 2019, with some 2,536,156 flights (+2.7%) handled during the year. The busiest day was July 18, which saw 8,340 flights, an increase of more than 100 flights compared to the busiest day of 2024. […]
