New research from stroller brand iCandy, reveals North America’s most fun airports for families to fly from, ranked by the number of play areas relative to passenger traffic, perfect for helping parents choose airports that actually support family travel. According to the research, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic takes the top […]
Enhancing existing lounges to provide today’s passengers with the airport experience they want is helping take airport hospitality to another level, writes Shaun Weston. With so many different lounge options available at airports today, a key challenge for operators is how to maintain their premium appeal while catering to a broader audience. And this new […]
GoSleep, the Finnish company behind airport sleep pods, has expanded its partnership with global wellness brand XWELL to create a new rest experience at Amsterdam Schiphol. Now located in XWELL’s Xpres Spa location at D-Pier — a key transit hub for international departures — the newly installed GoSleep Recovery Pods offer travellers a secure, private […]
iGA Istanbul Airport has unveiled its new solo art exhibition series with the official opening of Encounter with Fahrelnissa Zeid in the International Departures Hall. The exhibition in the iGA ART Gallery is centred around a striking 1960 oil painting by the pioneering Turkish artist, and offers an intimate look into Zeid’s life and legacy through […]
Food and beverage (F&B) in any travel hub, but especially within airports, is more important than simply offering travellers a sandwich and coffee. In fact, a 2024 Future Places Lab study noted that over 60% of Millennial and Gen Z travellers now associate airport quality with its F&B offering. Why? Airports are unique spaces. People […]
Warsaw Chopin Airport is embarking on an intergalactic journey ahead of this year’s Star Wars Day on May 4. It notes that since Friday, and up until Star Wars Day itself, passengers and all visitors to its facilities will experience spectacular attractions that will transport them straight to a distant galaxy! Poland’s capital city gateway […]
Marhaba continues its expansion in the Philippines with the launch of a new, spacious lounge at Clark International Airport (CRK). The addition complements marhaba’s Meet & Greet services, which have been available at the airport’s Terminal 2 since 2023. Located at Gate 9 in the departure terminal, the new marhaba lounge offers a stylish retreat […]
San Antonio International Airport has launched its new SAT Pass programme allowing a limited number of non-ticketed visitors an opportunity to meet and greet passengers post-security at the airport. The gateway has introduced the innovative new scheme by asking passengers, “Have you ever wanted to surprise your loved one at the gate with flowers, welcome […]
Glasgow Airport has officially launched a state-of-the-art digital assistant, powered by Hello Lamp Post, to improve the travel experience for passengers this festive period. This new AI-driven technology, now live across the airport, is designed to provide real-time information and enhance navigation throughout the terminal 24 hours a day, optimising the experience for travellers. The […]
This Christmas, Heathrow is turning up the holiday cheer with a live choir in arrivals, to welcome passengers home for the holidays. Throughout December, the choir of over 20 singers will deck the arrivals halls of the four terminals with joyful carols, personalised greetings and multilingual merry messages. As well as classic carols and contemporary […]
Changi Airport is turning up the magic with the fifth edition of the Changi Festive Village, celebrating Hello Kitty’s golden jubilee in the most kawaii way. From today until February 16, 2025, travellers and fans of the Sanrio characters can immerse themselves in a festive wonderland bursting with cuteness, as Hello Kitty and Friends take […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has signed an agreement to open an Aerotel in Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s Terminal 2. The Aerotel Shanghai Pudong Airport Hotel will be an integrated hospitality facility combining accommodation, dining, and wellness, with 82 hotel rooms in total. Set to open in the second quarter of 2025, this new development marks […]
