San Diego International Airport today announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) will become its seventh international airline. Beginning May 8, 2025, the airline will offer three weekly flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, Netherlands. “We are very pleased to have KLM join as the 19th carrier at SAN,” enthused Kimberly Becker, CEO and president […]
Airport Economics Consulting Inc’s principal and founder, Patrick Lucas, considers whether there is a business case for small scale airport Public-Private Partnership projects. The multiplier effect and positive externalities that airports generate in terms of employment and contribution to local economies is significant. Commerce, tourism, and an intricate supply chain of businesses thrive and depend […]
London Heathrow enjoyed its busiest ever October and London Stansted the busiest day in its history last month as traffic continues to rise in the UK. A total of 7.2 million passengers flew through Heathrow, helped by the half term peak, ensuring that the UK hub experienced its busiest ever October and sixth consecutive month […]
Edinburgh Airport is seeking feedback from communities on how it plans to manage and mitigate noise caused by aviation operations. The airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched its draft Noise Action Plan (NAP) for 2024 to 2028 and in the weeks and months ahead will discuss the plan with those living […]
Amsterdam Schiphol has opened a new section of Lounge 1, offering an 5,000 additional square metres of space for passengers flying within Europe. The Dutch gateway notes that “the extra space is an important milestone in the improvements being made to the airport”, adding that “it sets the standard for the new Schiphol that is […]
Glasgow Airport has been invited by the UK Government to join a new expert group that aims to “break down barriers” to air travel for disabled passengers. Chaired by Paralympian Tanni, Baroness Grey-Thompson, the new Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group was launched today (November 7) by UK Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh. It will bring […]
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is to invest S$3 billion over the next six years on enhancing Terminals 1 to 4 at Singapore Changi Airport. The investment programme will improve services such as baggage handling, check-in, immigration and Skytrain connections between terminals, as well as to replace end-of-life systems to facilitate smoother passenger and airline experience. […]
In the 2024 edition of our annual investment feature, Modalis Infrastructure Partners’ president and CEO, Curtis Grad, discovers that the airport private sector deal flow remains strong despite geopolitical headwinds. Dealmaking and public-private contract awards in the airport business have ebbed a little in the past 12 months, but remain relatively buoyant. Modalis Infrastructure Partners […]
London Luton Airport (LLA) notes that it has taken another key step in its journey to achieving net zero emissions by 2040 following its investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles used across the airport. The new buses are powered by ISCC (International Sustainability Carbon Certification) certified hydrotreated vegetable […]
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has unveiled its latest art installation, ‘Everyday Transcendence’, a hand-painted mural by renowned local artist Allison Kunath. Situated on the Departures Level in Terminal 4’s concourse, this site-specific mural is a vibrant addition to the airport’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the passenger experience through art. “LAX’s murals have been curated […]
Hong Kong International Airport’s new Three Runway System (3RS) is set be commissioned on November 28th. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the […]
Cork and Dublin airports continued their record-breaking streak in October, welcoming a total of 3.1 million passengers through their terminals. Announcing its monthly passenger numbers, daa confirmed that October 2024 was the busiest ever October for both airports, with passenger numbers up 2% compared with 2023. Inward tourism helped boost numbers. The annual Cork Jazz […]
