Belfast International Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has inaugurated its new terminal extension as part of phase one of its ÂŁ100 million five-year investment programme. The upgrade includes a state of the art security hall using next generation security equipment and an immersive new duty free offering as well as enhancements to the […]
Travellers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can now enjoy a wider variety of full-service dining options and convenient take-out choices following the opening of two highly anticipated local restaurants. Rappahannock Oyster Bar, located in Concourse B, presents an array of celebrated regional dishes, including fresh oysters from their Chesapeake Bay farm. While Gatsby, a […]
ACI World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. It says that while passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 – just 5.4% below 2019 – airport revenues lagged further behind, falling short by 11.4%. […]
Aberdeen International Airport has unveiled ‘Hello Aberdeen’, an innovative digital assistant designed to provide instant support and improve every stage of the passenger journey. Developed in partnership with Hello Lamp Post, the tool is said to deliver real-time, personalised assistance, helping passengers access vital information and navigate the terminal with ease. Available via QR codes […]
Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of $240 billion dedicated to both upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035. This capital expenditure, revealed today by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), […]
What are the world’s airports asking from architects when it comes to building new facilities or enhancing existing ones? Corgan’s Jonathan Massey provides his thoughts. While change is inevitable, it seems that the aviation industry has seen more than its fair share over the past 30 years, perhaps driven by the fact that the industry […]
MATARAT Holding has signed a memorandum of understanding with SITA to accelerate the digital transformation of airports across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement will focus on deploying smart, scalable technologies that enhance passenger experience, streamline operations and increase airport efficiency as Saudi Arabia pushes forward with its aviation modernisation plans. “This Memorandum of […]
With a new showpiece terminal opening later this year, passenger numbers at an 18 year high, and innovation at the front and centre of its business, these are good times for Pittsburgh International Airport, writes Joe Bates. There is no doubting that Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has gone from strength to strength over the last […]
Sydney Airport is preparing for a bustling Easter and school holiday peak, with 2.5 million passengers set to travel through its terminals between April 9th and 29th. During the peak, one million passengers will pass through the T1 international terminal, making it the busiest Easter school holiday period since 2019, and a 9% increase on […]
Coffee connoisseurs passing through Manchester Airport in the UK will be a little happier this morning following the reopening of Costa Coffee’s newly upgraded store in Terminal 2. The revamped store is set to provide an enhanced coffee experience, ensuring customers enjoy a faster and more seamless service. The introduction of touchscreen ordering, for example, […]
Smartseller NĂĽrnberg today opened a new shopping and culinary world at Nuremberg Airport. Described as an innovative concept that offers passengers a unique shopping experience and culinary highlights, it was developed in a joint operation of Nuremberg airport and smartseller. After several months of renovation, the airport’s duty-free shopping area has been expanded from 650 […]
Passengers travelling through London Gatwick no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in plastic bags, as part of a multi-million-pound project to transform its security screening process. The cutting edge technology enhances the security accuracy for airport security staff with 3D technology. The installation of new computed tomography (CT) scanners, part of […]