Istanbul Airport completes first year of operations with 210k passengers per day
Istanbul Airport completes first year of operations with 210k passengers per day | Eight international airlines begin operations from IST-
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Winter season news in the sky of Lithuanian Airports: long-time favorite and new directions
Airports in Lithuania have good news for those who plan holiday or business trips during the cold season – in cooperation with air carriers, 6 new directions have been introduced, and the timetable of some of the most popular directions has been updated. This year more than 5 million passengers have flown using Lithuanian Airports. […]
Wellington releases 2040 masterplan
New Zealand’s Wellington Airport has released a new masterplan showing how it will accommodate future growth in the region over the next 20 years. The proposed masterplan includes a terminal expansion, runway and taxiway system improvements, new freight facilities, additional aircraft parking stands, and a modern fire station. The plans also accommodate rapid transport from […]
Airports across Africa convene to take action against wildlife trafficking
Recognizing the urgency of the wildlife trafficking crisis, 50 participants from airports across Africa attended a workshop hosted by the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership during the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly & Regional Conference and Exhibition in Accra, Ghana last […]
PRESS RELEASE: OmniServ and Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People partner for ‘QEF Apprentice Challenge’ charity fundraiser event
London, UK – October 22, 2019 – OmniServ, part of ABM and the UK’s leading airline and airport assistance services provider, has teamed up with disability charity Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) to launch a ‘QEF Apprentice Challenge’, putting team members through their paces to try and sell the highest number of goods […]
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020 prepares to land in Hamburg, Germany
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s premier event for those responsible for cabin interiors, inflight entertainment and passenger comfort, will return to Hamburg from 31 March – 2 April 2020. Amid a burgeoning aircraft cabin interior market – which is expected to achieve a CAGR of 8% [1] from 2018-2024 – the event will highlight […]
Jewel Changi Airport Marks Six Months of Operations with a Grand Opening Celebration
Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) was officially opened on 18th October, by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, six months after it welcomed the public in April 2019. The 135,700 sqm complex, built on the site of the former Terminal 1 open air carpark, offers a multi-faceted experience that includes play attractions, unique shopping and dining […]
Birmingham Airport Welcomes New Store Rituals
Luxurious lifestyle brand, Rituals, has opened a new premium boutique in Birmingham Airport’s north departure lounge. Rituals’ philosophy is to help you slow down, to find happiness in the smallest things and to turn everyday routines into more meaningful moments. With the introduction of this new store in such a busy terminal, the brand hopes […]
New LAX anti-traffic measures
As modernization work continues at Los Angeles International Airport, the airport has announced plans for ‘LAX-it’, a centralized area for travelers to pick up a taxi or ride app service. LAX-it will open at the end of October, and will remain in service until the Automated People Mover opens in 2023. The new facility will […]
Schiphol rolls out its own network for Internet of Things applications
Schiphol has completed the roll-out of its own network for Internet of Things applications at the airport. The network offers coverage in all public areas such as the arrival and departure halls, lounges, piers and Schiphol Plaza, and in non-public areas such as the baggage basements and aprons. Thanks to its greater range and reduced […]
