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Areas, Delaware North Win At ATL

The Atlanta City Council has approved new, 10-year contracts with Areas USA and Delaware North, and their partners, to operate concessions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had not signed off on the deals at press time....

Extension Expected As FAA Reauthorization Stalls

As the deadline for FAA Reauthorization looms, it appears increasingly unlikely that Congress will pass the bill that funds the Federal Aviation Administration before the deadline of September 30. “It will probably be an extension, and hopefully there will be an...

LAWA’s Erbacci Resigns; Joins Saudi Arabia Group

Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, will step down in October and join NEOM, a regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, as CEO of airports. Erbacci was has been with LAWA, which includes Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys...

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PS Private Luxury Terminal Opens At ATL

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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

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TPA Begins $65M TSA Checkpoint Expansions

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...

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SJC Pilots the BBGo Vehicle For Travelers

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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