Monthly Archives: June 2019

Birmingham Airport reveals masterplan

On June 12, following a 12-week public consultation to gather feedback from community and regional stakeholders, Birmingham Airport published its final masterplan and surface access strategy. The masterplan outlines how the airport will develop its site to handle the increase in passenger numbers up to the year 2033. It includes an investment of £500m (US$632m) […]

Three New shops now open at Munich Airport

Good things come in threes and with three store openings happening at once, Munich Airport continues to enliven the shopping experience with fresh ideas. The newcomers could hardly be more diverse – from fashion to flowers to a trendy pop-up store. “These new arrivals highlight Munich Airport’s diversity. We aim to address the different needs […]

Clear Channel Airports Wins 5-Yr Contract with Palm Beach International Airport to Provide State of the Art Advertising Network

Clear Channel Airports (CCA) announced Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) selected them for a new five-year airport advertising contract on June 10th. CCA was selected over two other out-of-home (OOH) advertising companies via a competitive process and marks CCA’s third major contract announced in 2019, following Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Omaha Airport Authority’s Eppley Airfield […]

OmniServ partners with SigncodeUK to enhance airport assistance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing passengers

OmniServ, part of ABM Industries and the UK’s leading airline and airport assistance service provider, has partnered with SigncodeUK, an innovative online provider of video translation services for the D/deaf community (Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing), as part of its continued efforts to improve the flying experience for all. OmniServ and SigncodeUK have created […]

Schiphol and Delft University of Technology join forces to accelerate innovations for passengers and the airport

Royal Schiphol Group and Delft University of Technology are joining forces to shape the passenger experience and the operational process at the airport. They wish to work together in a creative way to develop new, innovative products and services more rapidly and solve problems. The Faculty of Industrial Design at Delft University of Technology is […]

Newcastle Airport finalises its Masterplan 2035

Following a 16-week consultation, Newcastle International Airport has published its adopted Masterplan 2035 – setting out its ambitious plans for the future. The public consultation, which began in May 2018, welcomed feedback from members of the public, as well as local businesses and stakeholders, on the draft Masterplan. During the consultation period the Airport team […]

Munich Airport launches new store concept

Munich Airport takes passengers’ shopping experience to the next level: At Munich Airport’s Terminal 2, the existing Cee’u, Checkout and Newspoint locations are undergoing a complete makeover under the exciting and innovative “MyCorner” concept. The new spatial and functional concept, developed and implemented by the airport’s retail subsidiary eurotrade, represents a fresh departure in store […]

British Airways’ short-haul fleet tops Heathrow’s Fly Quiet and Green charts

British Airways tops Heathrow’s ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ league table in Q1 2019, as its short-haul fleet works to improve punctuality, whilst reducing fuel burn Any improvement to British Airways’ 300-strong aircraft fleet makes a significant impact Later this month, the airport unveils its masterplan for expansion – including detail on how it will meet […]

Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room, Bar & Restaurant Now Open at Pittsburgh International Airport

An award-winning distillery has landed inside Pittsburgh International Airport with the opening of Wigle Whiskey Tasting Room, Bar and Restaurant. Located in Concourse A, travelers can now imbibe in locally produced, made-from-scratch Wigle spirits, sample flights, cocktails, cider, and local beer as well as enjoy a full food menu, paired to the spirits.   “We’re […]

Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s North Terminal Welcomes Three New Restaurants

Three restaurants recently opened for business in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s (DTW) North Terminal. The restaurants include: Cantoro Italian Market Trattoria, a local, family owned and operated Italian market crossed with a modern corner store; Air Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett’s airport restaurant with a local twist, Detroit Street Café featuring Zingerman’s Coffee; and Atwater Brewery, […]