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TUL Launches First Visitor Pass Program
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has launched a new TUL Visitor Pass program, allowing the non-traveling public to secure a visitor pass that grants access to the post-security side of the terminal. Visitors can meet arriving passengers or simply enjoy the amenities...
Paradies Lagardère Opens Aletitude at AVL
Paradies Lagardère has opened a new food and beverage outlet, Aletitude, at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The location includes a bar serving a selection of on-tap and bottled beer and wine, and also offers grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. Aletitude is located...
CAK Brings Bees to Airport
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) launched a new initiative to introduce bees to the airfield as part of the airport's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. In partnership with Hartville Honey Bee Farm, the airport will host 60 colonies of bees...
IND Earns Sensory Inclusive Certification
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) announced it is now a KultureCity certified venue because of its many features and efforts to be sensory inclusive to the traveling public. IND airport staff are trained to recognize airport guests with sensory needs as well as...
PS Plans Private Terminal For MIA
PS, the private luxury terminal service for commercial flights, said it will expand to Miami International Airport (MIA), where it will open the airport’s first private terminal in 2025. PS will convert PanAm’s former Miami headquarters at the airport to a private...
SLC Partially Opens Concourse A-East
Salt Lake Cit International Airport (SLC) and Delta Air Lines announced the first flight from the airport’s Concourse A-east, the first use of the east side of SLC Concourse A, which will mirror Concourse A-west when completed. Five new gates on Concourse A-east...
MSY Opens New Military Lounge
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has opened a new military lounge, pre-security on level 3 of the terminal, to provide comfortable accommodations for active-duty military members and their families at no charge. The military lounge feature...
Jamba, Runway Deli Open at SJC
Two new concessions – Jamba and Runway Deli – have opened at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). Located in Terminal B, the new locations are both operated by WSE Group, a ACDBE vendor, and feature a full menu of refreshing and nutritious options for...
MAC Names VP, Finance and Revenue Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP), has selected Samantha Porter to serve as vice president of finance and revenue development. Porter will report to CFO Tim Simon and oversee the departments...
HOU Unveils Temporary Restaurants
Houston Airports has opened eight new temporary restaurants at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to continue to provide dining options for passengers during a planned major overhaul and upgrade of its concessions program. The temporary restaurants include Gastrohub Bistro...
LEX Adds Nursing Station
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, KY is opening a mothers’ nursing suite as a new amenity in the airport terminal. Conveniently located post-security in the Concourse B gate areas, this new suite includes two small rooms—one private space with a locked door and a...
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TUL Opens Guest Services Areas
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has opened two new areas, post-security, each featuring a sensory room, quiet room, service animal relief area, lactation room and family restroom. The new guest services areas are located on the lower levels of both Concourse A and...
ATL’s Coleman Joins Areas
Areas USA, has appointed Marlene Coleman as director of strategic alliances, responsible for driving business development for the concessionaire. Coleman brings more than 20 years of concessions experience, most recently as the concessions business development manager...
IAADFS Reelects Board Members
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announced three board of directors members - Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional, Mark Mariani of 3Sixty Duty Free, and Enrique Urioste of Dufry - were reelected for additional terms. In...
FAT Begins Terminal Expansion
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) broke ground on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel demands for the city of Fresno and California’s Central Valley. The terminal expansion will include a new concourse...

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