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GOAA Board Approves New MCO Concessions

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board has approved several major concessions and facility-related projects at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Improvements slated to begin in 2025 include a $13-million project to install new parking guidance...
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AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners

The AX Team has culled a list of finalists for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards, selecting from several hundred submissions from throughout the industry. Voting on the winners is now in the hands of the AX Awards Committee, comprising 12 airport representatives and...

San Francisco Mayor Appoints New SFO Director

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has appointed Mike Nakornkhet as San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s next director, following current director Ivar Satero’s retirement in early 2025. Prior to being named SFO director, Nakornkhet served as CFO and executive...

DFW Breaks Ground On New Terminal

Airport officials and project partners gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)’s Terminal F project. The new terminal — the airport’s sixth and first new terminal since 2005 — is scheduled to open in 2027 and...

Piccolo To Retire From SRQ

Fredrick (Rick) Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), will retire on June 30, 2025, and will continue to serve in an advisory role after that date for a further six months, the airport announced.  Piccolo has been leading SRQ...

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CVG To Open Larger Escape Lounge

CVG To Open Larger Escape Lounge

Travelers passing through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will soon be able to access a new, larger Escape Lounge. The airport’s current lounge will move to a 6,767-square-foot space near gate B12 that is four times larger than the facility’s...

Port of Seattle Conducts Worker Benefit Study

Port of Seattle Conducts Worker Benefit Study

The Port of Seattle Commission will conduct a new study on worker benefits as it explores the possibility of implementing healthcare requirements for nongovernment Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) employees. The Port will conduct a two-phase study through...

SAT Breaks Ground On New Terminal

SAT Breaks Ground On New Terminal

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has broken ground on its new terminal. The space, part of the airport’s Terminal Development Program and $2.5-billion Elevate/SAT initiative, features over 800,000 square feet of terminal space and 17 gates, 35,700 square feet...

PPG And Whence Bring Local Brands to Canadian Lounges

PPG And Whence Bring Local Brands to Canadian Lounges

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has partnered with hospitality curation brand Whence to bring hyperlocal products to its lounges at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Proudly Local initiative showcases a wide selection...

DTW Awards Clear Channel 10-Year Contract

DTW Awards Clear Channel 10-Year Contract

Wayne County Airport Authority has awarded Clear Channel Outdoor’s Airport Division a 10-year contract to continue developing advertising at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Clear Channel Outdoor, which has partnered with the airport since 2003, will...

PANYNJ Hosts Accessibility Program At EWR

PANYNJ Hosts Accessibility Program At EWR

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has launched a program designed to support travelers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in navigating the airport and air travel experience at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The...

Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Delaware North has opened a new food and beverage concept at Charleston International Airport (CHS) in the Terminal A-B connector. Ashley Cooper Provisions, a 50-seat restaurant named after the convergence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, features a...

Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Entertainment lounge Gameway will open its latest location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 8 on December 16. The new Gameway Ultra location, operated in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), will feature luxury console and PC...

East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

Paradies Lagardère has opened a new retail concept at Oakland International Airport (OAK). East Bay Trails, the first of 16 new Paradies Lagardère-operated stores slated to arrive at the airport, is located in Terminal 2 and offers apparel, convenience items, and...

CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

  The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has broken ground on its newest terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The new terminal, part of the airport’s $2-billion CMH Next Project, will have 36 gates; a central marketplace with food, beverage...

New Chase Lounge Opens At SAN

New Chase Lounge Opens At SAN

Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has partnered with Chase to launch the latest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The new space, which opened in Terminal 2 on December 6 and spans over 10,000 square feet, features surfboard...


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CVG To Open Larger Escape Lounge

CVG To Open Larger Escape Lounge

Travelers passing through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will soon be able to access a new, larger Escape Lounge. The airport’s current lounge will move to a 6,767-square-foot space near gate B12 that is four times larger than the facility’s...

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SAT Breaks Ground On New Terminal

SAT Breaks Ground On New Terminal

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has broken ground on its new terminal. The space, part of the airport’s Terminal Development Program and $2.5-billion Elevate/SAT initiative, features over 800,000 square feet of terminal space and 17 gates, 35,700 square feet...

read more
DTW Awards Clear Channel 10-Year Contract

DTW Awards Clear Channel 10-Year Contract

Wayne County Airport Authority has awarded Clear Channel Outdoor’s Airport Division a 10-year contract to continue developing advertising at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Clear Channel Outdoor, which has partnered with the airport since 2003, will...

read more
PANYNJ Hosts Accessibility Program At EWR

PANYNJ Hosts Accessibility Program At EWR

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has launched a program designed to support travelers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in navigating the airport and air travel experience at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The...

read more
Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Delaware North has opened a new food and beverage concept at Charleston International Airport (CHS) in the Terminal A-B connector. Ashley Cooper Provisions, a 50-seat restaurant named after the convergence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, features a...

read more
Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Entertainment lounge Gameway will open its latest location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 8 on December 16. The new Gameway Ultra location, operated in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), will feature luxury console and PC...

read more
East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

Paradies Lagardère has opened a new retail concept at Oakland International Airport (OAK). East Bay Trails, the first of 16 new Paradies Lagardère-operated stores slated to arrive at the airport, is located in Terminal 2 and offers apparel, convenience items, and...

read more
CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

  The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has broken ground on its newest terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The new terminal, part of the airport’s $2-billion CMH Next Project, will have 36 gates; a central marketplace with food, beverage...

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