Embracing the latest trends and seizing the opportunities created by a constantly evolving retail market will allow airports to sustain and grow non-aeronautical revenues, writes Chris LeTourneur. Airport retailing has always been a critical element of the passenger experience, not only to serve basic convenience and dining needs but to generate non-aeronautical revenues. For international […]
Passenger numbers at El Paso International Airport hit an all-time high in 2018, and although it may still be one of the smaller regional airports in Texas and the USA, it is not to be underestimated, writes Joe Bates. Unlike some of its bigger neighbours to the east, El Paso isn’t connected to the world […]
The battle to win the concession to operate Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport has been won by the SOF Connect consortium, comprising 100% owned Munich Airport subsidiary, Munich Airport International (MAI), and asset manager, Meridiam. The news is a bitter blow to a consortium led by Groupe ADP – which offered the highest concession fee – and […]
ACI Europe has reacted with dismay today to the call by an environmental group for the closure of all small regional airports across Europe unable to achieve profitability within a five-year period. Transport & Environment (T&E) made what ACI Europe has labelled “the shocking policy recommendation” as part of an ‘analysis’ of State aid to […]
Operator, VINCI Airports, today launched its blueprint for the expansion of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, in the presence of the presidents of France and Serbia. French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Serbian President, Aleksandar Vučić, were joined at the launch of the project by Xavier Huillard, chairman and CEO of VINCI and Nicolas Notebaert, president of VINCI […]
The Fraport Group reports that its global portfolio of airports enjoyed a good first half of 2019, with passenger traffic rising at the bulk of its gateways. Arguably, St Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport was the pick of the bunch, based on a 10.3% rise in passenger numbers at the Russian gateway during the first six months of […]
JetQuay, the airport services and passenger experience specialist owned by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has been appointed lounge operator for the Changi Lounge at Jewel Changi Airport. Located on Level 1 of Jewel, Changi Lounge operates round-the-clock and is seamlessly connected to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The lounge primarily serves intermodal transfer passengers arriving […]
What have intelligent refrigerators, sunglasses that fight jet lag and streetlights that measure air pollution all got in common? They are all currently featured in a smart solutions exhibition at Munich Airport that highlights the very best in Bavarian design. Located in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2, the exhibition in partnership with bayern design, is called ‘Well […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has reached agreement with Munich Airport International (MAI) to operate and maintain the $2.7 billion Terminal One now under construction at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). EWR Terminal One LLC, a 100% owned subsidiary of MAI, will oversee operations, maintenance and concession functions once the […]
Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle are celebrating the completion of the first phase of the North Satellite Modernization Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to the airport, the new-look satellite will bring “an elevated travel experience to passengers flying in and out of the modern and expanded facility”. As part of the $658.3 million project, […]
Lightening fast pizza outet, Blaze Pizza, has opened an outlet at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in California. Global restaurateur HMSHost and partner S&C Robinson Enterprise operate the new pizza shop in the airport’s Terminal B/C. The airport notes that the addition of Blaze Pizza expands dining options for SNA travellers with a segment-leading fast casual pizza […]
The baggage handling system in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 and its satellite building is to be upgraded by Siemens Logistics. The contract, awarded by Terminal 2 Gesellschaft, a joint subsidiary of Munich Airport and Lufthansa, will ensure that the BHS is better equipped to meet futue demand. Siemens notes that the recent upgrade to the current […]
