Glasgow Airport has launched a bold new initiative highlighting to passengers across its catchment area the benefits of flying from their local airport instead of travelling to others further afield. The Miles Closer campaign, which has been rolled out across print, outdoor, digital and broadcast media, targets postcodes in the west of Scotland and beyond, […]
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), have announced that they plan to develop a network of commercial vertiports for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) travel across the Emirate. The partnership paves the way for the construction of two initial vertiport sites at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction of these […]
A busy half-term getaway helped London Stansted record its busiest ever October, with a record 2.68 million passengers passing through its terminal during the month. High demand for family holidays and short breaks saw more than 920,000 passengers take to the skies during the half-term week alone. The week also saw the airport record its […]
Who needs a gym when you’ve got an airport runway, well only perhaps for a few hours once a year, when Dubai International (DXB) transforms part of its airfield into a high-energy cycling arena as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC). The extraordinary event, executed in collaboration with fitness studio CRANK, delivered one of […]
Copenhagen Airport has recorded its busiest October on record, handling more than three million passengers last month. The autumn break prompted many Danes and southern Swedes to pack their bags and travel the world from Copenhagen, resulting in a total of 3.06 million passengers (+11%) passing through its facilities during the month. International passengers make […]
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has achieved a perfect 100% score for the first time in its latest Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment. The UK gateway notes that the achievement marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming one of the UK’s most sustainable regional airports. GRESB is an independent, international sustainability framework […]
According to its latest economic impact report, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Halifax Stanfield) remains a vital engine for Nova Scotia’s economy, driving tourism, jobs, trade, and growth across the region. In 2024, airport-related activity generated over C$4 billion in economic impact, reinforcing its critical role in supporting regional economic prosperity. “These results reflect our commitment […]
London Stansted has published its latest sustainability report showcasing the airport’s achievements over the past five years. It notes that its sustainability efforts are crucial to its ‘working together for a brighter future’ strategy. The strategy is focused on the airport’s commitment to continue reducing its carbon emissions, create more jobs and training opportunities, including […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has opened the Plaza Premium Lounge Domestic Adelaide, marking a major milestone as Australia’s only independent domestic airport lounge. Conveniently located in the Domestic Departures area at Adelaide Airport, according to PPG the new lounge “redefines comfort and convenience for travellers flying within Australia, setting a new benchmark for domestic travel […]
Seven internationally recognised artists have been selected to “create monumental, site-specific artworks that will anchor the expansive cultural programme” of the New Terminal One at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport. The artwork will celebrate the history, culture and diversity of New York and the airport’s home borough of Queens. Indeed, sculpture, mosaics and […]
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Taiwan’s second-largest international gateway, is to deploy SITA’s next-generation passenger processing systems to “make check-in faster, boarding more efficient, and airport operations more resilient and secure”. The airport’s new deal includes with SITA includes the latest versions of its passenger processing solutions, including Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), Common Use Self-Service […]
Its opening may still be up to a year away, but preparations for the milestone are well underway at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport with the ramp-up of its operational readiness programme. The programme will see ongoing trials carried out across the terminal and broader airport precinct over the months ahead. At the same […]
