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PS Private Luxury Terminal Opens At ATL
PS, the private luxury terminal service for commercial flights, is now open at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Aimed at high-end travelers, PS opens its first private luxury terminal as Los Angeles International (LAX) in 2017 and the expansion...
OTG Hires Piarulli, Mullaney To Executive Roles
OTG has appointed Raffaele Piarulli as its new chief operating officer and named Michael Mullaney as executive vice president of business development. Piarulli will assume the responsibilities of COO from OTG's previous president & COO, Aaron Kling, who continues...
AMEX To Open Centurion Lounge At EWR
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and American Express announced plans for the first Centurion Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). At 18,000 square feet, the new Centurion Lounge in the new EWR Terminal A will open in 2016 will...
Whitaker Nominated For FAA Leadership
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his intent to nominate Michael G. Whitaker to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. The nomination comes as Congress is seeking to pass a FAA Reauthorization funding bill before the end-of-month...
Delaware North Opens Amazon-Powered Store
Delaware North has opened a new store with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The store – The Market on Las Olas – is now open post-security in Terminal 3 along the connector walkway between...
Capital One Lounge Opens At DCA
Capital One has opened a new lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to provide travelers with a place to relax and recharge, as well as enjoy coffee, a full bar and food options. The new 8,500 square-foot Capital One Lounge, located just beyond the...
MCO Launches Visitor Pass Program
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has launched the Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program to enable the non-traveling public to explore the architecture, interactive media and services in the recently opened Terminal C. The program, currently in its pilot stage, will...
Meridiam Acquires Conrac Solutions
Global infrastructure developer Meridiam has acquired Conrac Solutions, which develops and operates consolidated rent-a-car facilities in partnership with airports and the rent-a-car industry across the U.S. Meridiam said the acquisition helps it expand its commitment...
BWI to Host SynergyBWI Networking Event
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) will host its annual SynergyBWI Business Networking Event on Monday, September 18. The event is held to educate local, small and minority businesses on the opportunities at the airport. SynergyBWI lets...
URW Airports To Partner With Plug and Play
Plug and Play, a corporate innovation platform is partnering Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports to better provide customers with a more seamless travel experience while driving commercial performance to the benefit of all stakeholders. Silicon Valley-based Plug...
LAS To Host Outreach Event
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) will host a “community connection” airport specialty outreach event on Thursday, September 7. The airport is inviting retailers, vendors and artisans from Nevada to meet the LAS concessions team, network with...
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DEN Partners On New Travel Assist Program
Denver International Airport (DEN) has revealed DEN Travel Assist brought to you by SkySquad, a new program designed to help travelers navigate DEN efficiently and with ease. DEN Travel Assist offers a simple online platform to book airport assistance, with rates...
TPA Begins $65M TSA Checkpoint Expansions
Tampa International Airport has announced expansions of both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at Airsides A and E, to address inadequate space for modern security needs. At Airside A, the passenger boarding level will expand by 20,560...
LAX’ Erbacci Urges New Concessions Approaches
Current airport strategies for concessions are not working and should be revised, according to Justin Erbacci, CEO for Los Angeles World Airports. Speaking at the Future Travel Experience Conference in Long Beach this week, Erbacci called concessions a “necessary...
SJC Pilots the BBGo Vehicle For Travelers
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has launched a pilot program for BBGo Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicles by San José-based tech start-up Blueberry Technology. The vehicles are aimed for those who do not want to use a wheelchair but who may still want...

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