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 Nürnberg 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 […]
Munich Airport and its subsidiaries enjoyed a successful 2024, recording a net profit of €64 million – more than double the previous year. Boosted by the strong growth in passenger numbers and flight movements, group revenue rose to a new record of more than €1.6 billion. At €195 million, operating earnings before interest and taxes […]
Dublin Airport believes that passengers passing through its facilities this spring are in for a treat following the unveiling of four new and improved food and drink outlets. Over recent days, the airport has welcomed the re-opening of the fully revamped Butlers Chocolate Cafe in Terminal 2 airside, the addition of the new The Arthur […]
San José City Council has approved the selection of two partners, Hudson and Paradies Lagardère, to manage a new retail concession programme at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) that will support 50+ local retailers. The collective minimum capital investment of $16.9 million will support a high-quality build-out featuring fresh new looks and integrate new […]
Airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions collected a total of 68 accolades in ACI’s 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. The awards highlight the region’s commitment to delivering world-class airport experiences amid rapid passenger growth. This year, 10 airports from Indonesia won awards across categories, while eight airports China and seven from India were […]
ACI EUROPE today responded to the European Commission consultation on the revision of Aviation State aid Guidelines on behalf of the European airport community, reiterating that operating aid to Europe’s regional airports must be extended to safeguard vital air connectivity. The European Commission has previously acknowledged the importance of State aid in ensuring fair competition […]
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). has unveiled its ‘Golden Trumpet Trail’, a pathway of over 200 golden trumpet trees that are bursting into bloom, filling the air with vibrant golden yellow hues. The Golden Trumpet Trail lies near Kwo Lo Wan Road and HKG’s HKIA Ancient Kiln Park. Two viewing spots are set up in […]
Christchurch International Airport has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of the 2025 financial year, with net profit increasing by 10.5% to NZ$23.8 million compared to the same period last year. Board chair, Sarah Ottrey, said: “As a key asset for Christchurch city and the South Island, Christchurch Airport is pleased with […]
SITA’s 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report, published today, reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics, and sustainable IT solutions. Around 74% of airlines and 72% of airports forecast an increase in overall IT spend over the next two years. These investments, it notes, show how the aviation industry is working […]
Traffic figures at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) reached a new high in January when it handled 5.28 million passengers (+27.8%) and 33,660 aircraft movements (+17%). The increase in aircraft movements represented a post-pandemic high, as did the over 193,000 passengers that used the gateway on January 25. Operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), notes that […]
