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Rhee To Depart CDA In April

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Jamie Rhee on Thursday announced her retirement, effective April 15, 2025. Rhee was appointed in 2018 and has overseen transformational projects at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The change came after...

Fraport Wins BWI Concessions Contract

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) have awarded Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC — a joint partnership between Fraport USA and Ernst Valery Investment Corporation (EVI) — a 23-year contract to develop and...

MCO’s Tracy Conner Harris Named AXN’s Property Manager Of The Year

Airport Experience News has selected Tracy Conner Harris as its 2025 Property Manager of the Year. Conner Harris serves as vice president of concessions at Orlando International Airport (MCO) for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. "Orlando International Airport’s...
Miri Rodriguez

Rodriguez Selected As AXC 2025 Keynote Speaker

Author and brand strategist Miri Rodriguez has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Airport Experience Conference.  In her keynote address, Rodriguez will explore how airports, operators and brands can tap into the transformative potential of artificial...

Hatanaka Named Executive Director Of BUR

John Hatanaka has been named executive director of Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), effective immediately. Hatanaka succeeds Frank Miller, who retired this month. "John is poised to lead the airport into this new era of growth and innovation," said Ara Najarian,...

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Conrac Solutions Appoints Managing Director

Conrac Solutions Appoints Managing Director

Consolidated rental car facility operator Conrac Solutions has named Scott Anderson its next managing director. Anderson, who joined Conrac Solutions in 2015, previously served as the organization’s vice president of operations. Outgoing president Matthew Fairbanks...

OAR Hires New Airport Manager

OAR Hires New Airport Manager

The City of Marina has named Adarian Lawson the new manager of Marina Municipal Airport (OAR). Lawson, who began his role on February 3, will lead airport operations across airport staff, tenants, the Fire Department and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to...

SAT Launches Non-Ticketed Guest Program

SAT Launches Non-Ticketed Guest Program

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) announced the launch of a new initiative allowing non-ticketed visitors to greet travelers gate-side. To participate in the SAT Pass program, interested visitors can apply to be approved for a QR code allowing them to enter the...

Port of Seattle Launches New Childcare Initiatives

Port of Seattle Launches New Childcare Initiatives

The Port of Seattle Commission has approved two new initiatives designed to provide affordable and accessible childcare for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) employees.The Port will establish a Childcare Navigator Program to help employees navigate the...

House of Stewart Opens at DEN

House of Stewart Opens at DEN

Travelers passing through Denver International Airport (DEN) can now enjoy traditional Scottish treats at the newly opened House of Stewart kiosk. Located near Gate A46, the kiosk features House of Stewart’s signature gourmet caramels, Scottish tablets, and shortbread...

ACI-NA Launches Airport Workforce Development Accreditation

ACI-NA Launches Airport Workforce Development Accreditation

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has announced the launch of a new Airport Workforce Development Accreditation designed to acknowledge operational achievements across transit facilities. Administered by ACI-NA advisory firm 4QD Strategy...

JFK T6 Releases New RFP

JFK T6 Releases New RFP

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) has announced a new round of RFPs for its terminal operations. JMP, which was selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build T6 as part of...

Nine New Hudson Concepts To Open at OMA

Nine New Hudson Concepts To Open at OMA

Omaha Airport Authority has awarded Hudson a new contract to open nine dining and retail concepts at Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) beginning in 2027, which will expand the operator’s presence at the airport by 9,000 square feet. The new OMA Hudson properties will...

Upgraded Alaska Airlines Lounge Opens At ANC

Upgraded Alaska Airlines Lounge Opens At ANC

Alaska Airlines has opened a larger, renovated lounge at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Located in Concourse C, the updated lounge features an additional 2,600 square feet with double the seating from the previous lounge as well as seat-adjacent...

YHM Announces Terminal Enhancement Project

YHM Announces Terminal Enhancement Project

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada has announced a new terminal enhancement project. Airport leaders, local legislators, airline executives and leaders from TradePort International Corporation (TradePort), a subsidiary of...

SFO Announces Black History Month Celebrations

SFO Announces Black History Month Celebrations

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced a series of performances celebrating Black History Month to be held in the airport’s Terminal 3 food court rotunda. On February 7, SFO will host performances from Ramona Laughing Brook Webb, an Afro-Creek...

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Conrac Solutions Appoints Managing Director

Conrac Solutions Appoints Managing Director

Consolidated rental car facility operator Conrac Solutions has named Scott Anderson its next managing director. Anderson, who joined Conrac Solutions in 2015, previously served as the organization’s vice president of operations. Outgoing president Matthew Fairbanks...

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OAR Hires New Airport Manager

OAR Hires New Airport Manager

The City of Marina has named Adarian Lawson the new manager of Marina Municipal Airport (OAR). Lawson, who began his role on February 3, will lead airport operations across airport staff, tenants, the Fire Department and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to...

read more
SAT Launches Non-Ticketed Guest Program

SAT Launches Non-Ticketed Guest Program

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) announced the launch of a new initiative allowing non-ticketed visitors to greet travelers gate-side. To participate in the SAT Pass program, interested visitors can apply to be approved for a QR code allowing them to enter the...

read more
House of Stewart Opens at DEN

House of Stewart Opens at DEN

Travelers passing through Denver International Airport (DEN) can now enjoy traditional Scottish treats at the newly opened House of Stewart kiosk. Located near Gate A46, the kiosk features House of Stewart’s signature gourmet caramels, Scottish tablets, and shortbread...

read more
JFK T6 Releases New RFP

JFK T6 Releases New RFP

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) has announced a new round of RFPs for its terminal operations. JMP, which was selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build T6 as part of...

read more
Nine New Hudson Concepts To Open at OMA

Nine New Hudson Concepts To Open at OMA

Omaha Airport Authority has awarded Hudson a new contract to open nine dining and retail concepts at Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) beginning in 2027, which will expand the operator’s presence at the airport by 9,000 square feet. The new OMA Hudson properties will...

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