Dubai Airports has unveiled a new exhibition at Dubai International Airport (DXB), featuring 12 paintings that celebrate the creativity of its artists and reaffirm a long-standing partnership rooted in inclusion. Located in Terminal 1, the exhibition – in collaboration with Mawaheb, a Dubai-based art studio for People of Determination – invites travellers from around the […]
Manchester Airport has a new meet and greet operator in the shape of dnata hospitality brand, marhaba, which is marking its first entry into the UK market. The service offers personalised support from kerb to gate, including fast-track access through immigration and security, baggage handling, and optional porter services. According to dnata, the UK launch […]
Immersive story-telling digital displays are helping enhance the airport experience for passengers across the world, writes Moment Factory’s Mikael Charpin. It’s been twelve years since Moment Factory transformed Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal into North America’s largest airport multimedia ecosystem. At the time, it marked a decisive shift — a visionary […]
We report on a handful of airport hotel projects, and not all of them are designed for human guests as demonstrated by new pet accommodation at Rome Fiumicino Airport. IT’S A DOGS LIFE AT ROME FIUMICINO Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has opened its equivalent of a pet hotel offering accommodation for dogs in 40 ‘exclusive […]
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 […]
