Fraport USA to expand retail and F&B operations at BWI

Fraport USA has won the bidding to manage the retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

The new contract between Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Fraport USA, and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), which operates the airport, will run for 23 years.

Dr Stefan Schulte, chairman of the executive board of Fraport AG, enthused: “The decision reflects the success of Fraport’s many years of work and dedication at Baltimore/Washington Airport.

“We are looking forward to continuing this partnership and helping to ensure the best possible experience for passengers.”

Fraport USA’s new concessions management programme includes completely redesigning the marketplaces and issuing new invitations to bid for all of the commercial concessions. BWI boasts a total of about 18,000 square meters of commercial space.

Fraport USA has been active at Baltimore/Washington Airport since 2004, during which time it has steadily enhanced the passenger experience through a variety of innovative concepts.

“Our focus is on creating a first-class environment with a strong local identity for our guests,” noted Sabine Trenk, the CEO of Fraport USA.

“For this purpose, we are going to continue working closely with a wide range of local, regional, and international providers to give passengers a unique and authentic experience.”

In 2023, more than 26 million passengers used BWI, making it the busiest airport in the Washington DC metropolitan region.

In addition to BWI, the Fraport USA also responsible for developing the retail and F&B offerings in terminals at Newark Liberty (EWR), John F Kennedy, (JFK), Washington Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA), Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), and Nashville (BNA) airports.