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We shine the spotlight on the route development success of Sydney Airport, a milestone for Emirates and a number of new services launching across the region in 2025. HONG KONG AND ISTANBUL SUCCESS FOR SYDNEY AIRPORT Sydney Airport’s route network is being boosted by a second Hong Kong carrier and the news that Turkish Airlines […]
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines have announced an agreement to accelerate and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F by doubling the number of gates. The Texas gateway says that the move will allow for the addition of new facilities to grow international operations, expand the terminal’s customer amenities […]
We report on some of the ways airports continue to raise the bar on customer service and reward reward staff who go the extra mile. BENGALURU-KEMPEGOWDA OPENS INDIA’S FIRST SENSORY ROOM In a step towards promoting inclusive air travel, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has introduced a first of its kind sensory room at an […]
The world’s airports continue to deliver on sustainability, achieving new milestones and pioneering new green initiatives, writes Joe Bates. NEW AIRPORT CARBON ACCREDITATION HIGH FOR NARITA In another step towards net zero, Tokyo’s Narita International Airport has successfully upgraded to Level 4 ‘Transformation’ status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Narita operator, NAA, has set comprehensive decarbonisation […]
A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations has taken place at Exeter Airport in the UK – marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft. In a first of its kind for the UK, the trial, delivered by a partnership of Exeter […]
Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled 23.4 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, maintaining its strong momentum and, according to operator Dubai Airports, “reinforcing its position as the world’s leading international airport”. The performance reflects both Dubai’s growing appeal as a global destination and DXB’s continued role as the gateway of choice for millions […]
London’s Heathrow Airport today unveiled an Air Traffic Control tower with a difference, a birdwatching hideaway right in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites. The one-of-a-kind bird hide, designed to resemble the airport’s iconic control tower, is free to visit as part of a bookable tour of the area. It […]
Warsaw Chopin Airport is embarking on an intergalactic journey ahead of this year’s Star Wars Day on May 4. It notes that since Friday, and up until Star Wars Day itself, passengers and all visitors to its facilities will experience spectacular attractions that will transport them straight to a distant galaxy! Poland’s capital city gateway […]
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) has contributed $50,000 to Airlink, a disaster logistics non-profit organisation, to support humanitarian relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake. In addition, ACI APAC & MID has launched a campaign amongst its members in aid of the relief efforts in Myanmar. The funds raised […]
It is hard to keep Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) out of the news these days, the Texas gateway today revealing that it has completed a major milestone in the ongoing $3 billion expansion and development of Terminal C. The milestone involved successfully moving six megastructure modules – the largest measuring 204 feet long […]
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%. […]
