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 […]
To travel or not to travel? Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey reflect on the 21st century version of Shakespeare’s existential question. We write this while we are attending the COP30 Climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, as representatives of the Global Psychology Alliance (GPA). We spent this morning working with others from around the world. […]
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has announced a design and build tender for four road projects connected with Poland’s future central transport hub and airport. The projects cover the construction of around 92 kilometres of new roads and the upgrading of existing routes forming the road network around the planned CPK Airport. The tender is open to […]
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) has retained its 5-Star rating with SKYTRAX for a fifth successive year. Operator, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), believes that the award reflects its consistently high standards and continued focus on delivering “exceptional services and facilities”. BAH’s 5-Star status is also viewed as a major achievement for the Kingdom, underscoring the airport’s […]
More than 60,000 people will fly into Edinburgh over the next few days as the city prepares to welcome in the New Year. Travellers from all over the world will land at Scotland’s busiest airport between now and Hogmanay, with many heading into the city for its world-famous celebrations. And 64,000 people from Scotland will […]
We provide a snapshot of the latest news stories and features from some of the companies that support the growth and development of the world’s airports. SCREENING UPGRADE IN BNE’S DOMESTIC TERMINAL The brand-new northern screening point in Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal is set to deliver a smoother, more streamlined screening experience for Qantas passengers. […]
Artwork and advertising can work side by side on the limited wall space in airport terminals, writes Leslie Bensen, CEO of Departure Media. In an already competitive market with limited wall space, many airport operators feel under pressure to choose between using it for revenue generating advertising or artwork, which can enhance passenger experience and […]
From disruption management to ancillary revenue generation, AI communications are critical to the airport passenger experience, writes Pierre Cuquemelle. When communication fails during disruptions, the impact ripples through every corner of airport operations. Customer service teams face angry passengers armed with conflicting information from multiple sources. Ground staff waste valuable time correcting misinformation rather than […]
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 […]
London-based airport planning and retail design specialist The Design Solution (TDS) has been appointed by Fraport Greece to lead the planning and design of a major terminal expansion and reconfiguration at Corfu Airport. The appointment of TDS is part of the latest stage of Fraport Greece’s investment in the long-term development of its regional airports […]
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. […]
