Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport says it has introduced nearly 50 of SITA’s mobile-enabled kiosks, becoming one of the first airports in India to deliver a completely contactless way for passengers to check-in for their flight. The technology allows passengers to use their mobile device to interact with kiosks, which it is claimed significantly […]
The Airport Innovation Lab at San Diego International Airport (SAN) has announced that it is recruiting applicants for its fifth group of innovators. The unique Lab was launched by the airport in an effort to reduce barriers preventing innovators breaking into the aviation industry. The 3,500ft2 space in the airport’s former Commuter Terminal offers a […]
Situated at 3,256m (10,682ft) above sea level, Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport in Leh, India, is gearing up for the construction of a new terminal. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the terminal is being constructed to accommodate a growth in traffic and improve the passenger experience. AAI claims the terminal will be four-star […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined the need for an urgent rescue plan for UK aviation, in the face of an imminent unemployment catastrophe. The United Kingdom is experiencing an unprecedented air transport crisis which threatens to put more than 820,000 people out of work across the entire UK economy, and further damage the […]
Construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has moved a step closer to reality with three parties shortlisted to build the airport’s passenger terminal. Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the primary goal of the integrated international and domestic passenger terminal would be to provide passengers with as stress-free an experience […]
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has announced the installation of two sustainable water options for passengers. The airport has installed two drinks stations from California-based company Drop Water, where passengers can either fill their own water bottles or purchase a drink in a 100% compostable container. “Drop Water’s mission is to shift the consumer beverage industry […]
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in the UK has released images of its proposed replacement terminal. The renderings cover the check-in hall, departures lounge and arrivals gates. If the terminal plans are approved, LBA expects construction of its replacement terminal to be completed as early as 2023. According to the airport, the redevelopment will see the […]
Palanga Airport is preparing for an important reconstruction in the autumn of 2021, as the runway of the airport will be reconstructed and other works will include renewal of the taxiway and other parts of the apron. The search for a contractor for these works will be announced this week and the contract will be […]
Malaysia Airports have launched shopMYairports, Malaysia’s first travel-retail ecommerce platform which will provide airport retailers with the opportunity to expand their market beyond a brick and mortar set up at the airport and thus facilitate business recovery that was severely affected by COVID-19. It will also allow the wider public to access and purchase travel-exclusive […]
