Joe Bates shines the spotlight on Queen Alia International Airport’s Smart Cleaning System and the state-of-the-art robotic technology taking airport cleaning to the next level. As Airport Service Quality (ASQ) customer experience surveys have been telling us for years, the cleanliness of facilities can play a significant role in how visitors perceive and rate an […]
Lagardère Travel Retail has opened a Tranzeet Deli in Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB), a distinctive new dining concept created exclusively for the airport environment. Inspired by the energy and character of New York’s legendary delis and influenced by the design of urban transit networks, the concept combines handcrafted sandwiches and beverages with a […]
Copenhagen Airport is on target for another record breaking year after handling an all time high of 9.9 million passengers this summer. The total, accommodated during the three summer months of June, July and August, was 3% more than the corresponding period in 2025 in what turned out to be the busiest year in its […]
Global airport operator Fraport AG has added Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in north east Brazil to its network. Wholly-owned subsidiary Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza, operator of Fortaleza Airport (FOR) in Brazil, has officially assumed operations of the gateway. The new addition of means that Fraport AG now operates three airports in Brazil – Jericoacoara, […]
The State of Tennessee is set to honour Dolly Parton by renaming Nashville International Airport (BNA) after the late global icon. Tennessee governor, Bill Lee, and the airport believe the move will create another lasting tribute to her “indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world”. Gov Lee […]
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) in the UK has become the latest airport to fall victim to a cyber-attack. The attack, which is believed to have happened a few days ago, has led to the breach of data of around 8.7 million customers. A statement issued by MAG today reads: “Manchester Airport Group has been subject […]
Costco is coming to Brisbane after Queensland’s capital city gateway secured the retail giant as a future tenant for its latest commercial precinct. One of the world’s most recognisable retailers will occupy a 6.7-hectare site, featuring a 15,600sqm warehouse and fuel station and is set to open late 2029. It will be Costco’s first location […]
Dubai based dnata has created a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC) at Dubai International Airport (DXB). It notes that the initiative “brings enhanced technology, operational data and decision-making capabilities together to strengthen the performance of its cargo operations across the UAE”. In essence, the CICC provides teams with a centralised view of cargo operations […]
Overnight accommodation and sleep options at airports continue to grow and now include everything from traditional hotels to cabins and sleep pods, writes Joe Bates. The need for accommodation at or close to an airport is certainly not a new thing, with the Gate Lodge at London’s Croydon Airport, opened in the 1928, arguably being […]
New gateway to act as catalyst for growth, trade and development of Gelephu Mindfulness City in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Gelephu International Airport is a stunning new airport being built against the background of the Himilayas in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region. Located around 10 kilometres from the Indian border in southern Bhutan, […]
It has been a summer of sustainability firsts with airports across the globe demonstrating their green credentials, writes Joe Bates. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) inaugural Sustainability Strategy demonstrates how Australia’s first greenfield international airport in more than 50 years has embedded sustainability into its design, significantly reducing its carbon footprint, while charting […]
Memphis has renamed its airport after FedEx founder and visionary Frederick W Smith, whose company’s success has driven the development of the gateway for decades. Now known as Frederick W Smith International Airport, Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has described Smith as as a tireless champion of Memphis, dedicated philanthropist, and a global leader whose efforts […]
