Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport has unveiled a new Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) system for passengers flying to the United States. Aruba Airport Authority, in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and iProov, today announced that the new EPP system is now live at Aruba’s US Pre-Clearance facility. After completing hardware installation earlier this […]
Passengers at Dublin Airport devoured an Irish breakfast every 50 seconds on average during 2025, according to new end-of-year figures released today by airport operator daa. Washing them down wasn’t a problem, with daa’s stats showing that the airport’s bars sold more than 1.2 million pints of Guinness. The kettles in the airport’s cafes were […]
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has welcomed a record 50 million passengers in a single year for the first time. The record was achieved just before the Christmas period, and will be further boosted as operator Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), expects to welcome an additional two million travellers at FCO between December 22 and January 7. […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today announced plans to revamp Terminal 4 next year as part of a £1.3 billion investment programme to enhance its facilities and passenger appeal. The UK hub believes that the planned investments will boost customer satisfaction levels by ensuring that passengers enjoy smoother, more reliable journeys through the airport. Construction will start […]
Global air and travel services provider dnata has unveiled a new centralised screening control room at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) cargo facility. The pioneering new complex has been developed in partnership with Dubai Police and marks a major step in the digital transformation of air cargo operations, combining real-time automation with enhanced security oversight. […]
Heathrow has relaunched the Gordon Ramsay Plane Food Market dining concept in Terminal 5. According to the airport, the new format is designed for everyone, from single diners and business travellers to families on the move. It features a lively bar serving expertly crafted cocktails, a grab and go counter for those in a hurry, […]
A new entryway into Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal has opened giving passengers who only have carry-on luggage same-level access from the Skywalk into the brand-new central security screening area. Once fully open by Christmas, the new central screening level will feature 10 brand-new security lanes equipped with Rapiscan CT (Computed Tomography) screening technology, also known […]
Amsterdam Schiphol has launched a tender for the selection of three ground handling companies which will be responsible for loading and unloading baggage from aircraft. The Dutch gateway believes that the move is an important step towards improving the quality of ground handling and the work done by ground handlers around aircraft, such as placing chocks […]
Heathrow today opened submissions for the public to suggest names for its fleet of cleaning robots, also known as ‘cobots’. The robots have become familiar friends to passengers and colleagues alike, and as a nod to their dedicated service, Heathrow plans to officially name each of them. Until December 15, passengers and the public are […]
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) continues to produce impressive statistics for the North Texas economy, currently supporting 684,000 jobs and generating $78.3 billion annually across the region. Indeed, according to a new economic impact study released today by The Perryman Group, DFW has accelerated its economic influence over the past decade, underscoring its role […]
A new dining experience from a local hospitality heavyweight has set up shop at Brisbane Airport (BNE) bringing modern Australian flavours to the Domestic Terminal. Matt Jefferson, executive chef and owner of Gold Coast institution Social Eating House, has taken the helm at the Domestic Terminal’s The Independent for a six-month residency. Jefferson is the […]
Britain’s pilots are urging UK Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to “future-proof” plans for Heathrow’s third runway. British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) general secretary, Amy Leversidge, wants Alexander to ensure that the winning bid provides sufficient additional capacity and flexibility to protect the airport against any future need for expansion. There are currently two bids to […]
