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iGA Istanbul Airport has set a new passenger record for Europe by handling 272,132 passengers in a single day. The Turkish hub set the new total on July 27 to beat the previous record held by London Heathrow Airport, which handled 268,000 passengers on June 30, 2024. For iGA Istanbul Airport, the total was made […]
A few weeks earlier than expected, Newcastle Airport has opened its brand-new terminal, marking a major milestone in the region’s aviation and infrastructure history. From today, all arriving passengers will enter through the Australian gateway’s eagerly awaited, spacious new terminal. Initially slated for an August launch, the terminal has opened early, which the gateway claims […]
Newcastle Airport in Australia has opened its brand-new terminal ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in the region’s aviation and infrastructure history. From today, all arriving passengers will enter through the spacious terminal, the delivery of which the gateway claims marks a significant step in building the Hunter region the airport it deserves. Initially […]
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has awarded its International Travel Essentials retail contract to Lagardère AWPL following a highly competitive RFP process. The transformed retail offering will include five refreshed Relay concepts over three levels at the International Terminal. Passengers can expect a redefined experience including a new flagship concept for the Lagardère Travel Retail-owned RELAY brand. […]
Ontario International Airport (ONT) enjoyed its best ever June for passenger traffic, welcoming more than 659,000 passengers and setting a new single-month record for international travellers. Last month’s total eclipsed the previous June high set in 2007 when 653,000 airline passengers flew in and out of ONT. Meanwhile, the record number of international travellers surpassed […]
The company behind Poland’s new mega hub has launched a tender to select a general contract engineer (GCE) for the construction of CPK Airport. Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is seeking a contractor that will act as both project management consultant (PMC) and contract engineer (construction manager) for the planned new the new gateway. It notes […]
The New Terminal One at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport has successfully closed its $1.367 billion Green Bond issuance, underscoring strong investor support and confidence in the project. Proceeds from the Series 2025 Bonds will be used to finance the remainder of the anticipated costs relating to New Terminal One’s Phase A, opening […]
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 […]
The good times are well and truly back for London’s Heathrow Airport which welcomed more passengers in the first six months of 2025 than ever before in a half year, hitting a record 39.9 million despite macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical events. It notes that larger aircraft and strong demand for Asia-Pacific and Middle East destinations […]
Singapore Changi Airport welcomed 17.5 million passengers in Q2, 2025, a healthy 5.9% upturn on the corresponding period last year. Singapore’s gateway to the world also reported an increase in aircraft movements, handling a total of 93,600 flights during Q2, up 4.9% on the same period a year ago. Changi’s top five markets for the […]
Singapore Changi Airport welcomed 17.5 million passengers between April 1 and June 30, 2025 (Q2), reflecting year-on-year growth of 5.9%. Singapore’s gateway to the world also reported an increase in aircraft movements, handling a total of 93,600 flights during Q2, up 4.9% on the same period a year ago. Changi’s top five markets for the […]
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 […]
