Monthly Archives: February 2026

Reimagining Passenger Flow: Kobe Airport’s Journey from Domestic Gateway to Global Hub

23rd February 2026

SITA Case Study – Kobe Airport At a Glance: Customer: Kobe Airport, Japan Challenge: Maintaining smooth, intuitive passenger experience while expanding airport to support new international operations SITA Solution: SITA Flex Essentials common-use workstations, TS6 self check- in kiosks, and future-ready Scan & Go self-bag drop capability Impact: Seamless international processing from day one; faster passenger […]

Plaza Premium Group and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia Collaborate to Elevate Airport Experience for Passengers Travelling Between Indonesia and the World

18th February 2026

The alliance expands premium lounge access and strengthens Indonesia’s position to expand sales channel for passengers travelling between Indonesia and the world Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group (second from left), and Mr. Ariadevi Hermaini, Director of Commercial at PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia (third from left), signed the collaboration agreement. […]

MRO Central Asia Conference Uzbekistan 2026

17th February 2026

The Republic of Uzbekistan has announced significant steps toward the modernization of its civil aviation sector, as set forth by the recent Presidential Decree on Airport Development and Infrastructure Enhancement. These initiatives coincide with preparations for the forthcoming MRO Central Asia Conference Uzbekistan 2026, a key international event dedicated to advancing maintenance, repair, and overhaul […]

Airports and airlines call for immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) review ahead of peak summer months traffic

16th February 2026

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant delays for passengers. Failing immediate action to provide sufficient flexibility, severe disruptions over the peak summer months are a real prospect, with queues potentially reaching 4 hours or more.  […]

VINCI Airports and the French Aeronautical Federation renew their partnership for three years

13th February 2026

Positive results over the last three years: consideration of the association model, significant events such as the Electric Tour and the Young Pilots Air Tour Three priorities for 2026-2028: optimizing cooperation between flying clubs and airports, accelerating the energy transition, and promoting aviation to the public VINCI Airports, a committed player in French general aviation […]

Passenger Experience Conference 2026 sets the agenda for redefining the passenger travel experience across digital, wellness, and sustainability

12th February 2026

The agenda for the Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) has been announced, featuring a record-breaking lineup of airlines alongside dedicated sessions on inflight food and beverage innovation and the evolving standards of onboard hospitality. Taking place on Monday 13 April 2026 at Hamburg Messe ahead of World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), the conference programme […]

SSP secures contract extension at Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan, and Abu Simbel airports, strengthening its position in Egypt

5th February 2026

SSP, the food travel experts, has announced the successful retention of its business at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Aswan International Airport, and Abu Simbel Airport, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Egypt’s busiest airports and its position as a leading F&B operator across Egyptian airports. SSP will now operate 15 food and beverage locations across […]

WFS plans rollout of CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion System after successful ‘Proof of Concept’ operational trial in Copenhagen

5th February 2026

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS), a SATS company, digital transformation of its cargo handling operations has achieved another signficant milestone with a successful Proof of Concept completed on CIND’s Dimensioner in Motion System for palletised goods. The 15-week trial of CIND’s advanced vision-based measurement system was conducted at WFS’ cargo terminal at Copenhagen Airport. Based on […]

Record airline lineup to share insights at Passenger Experience Conference 2026

5th February 2026

Passenger Experience Conference (PEC) 2026 will bring together speakers from a record 20+ airlines, including United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Saudi Airlines, and Fiji Airways, alongside designers, technology providers, and industry innovators from Panasonic Avionics, Tangerine, Teague, and Caynova AG. Taking place on Monday 13 April 2026 at Hamburg Messe, the one-day conference is set to […]

2025 all about traffic resilience as Europe’s airports welcomed an additional 100 million passengers

5th February 2026

The Full Year 2025 Airport Traffic Report released today by ACI EUROPE confirms the remarkable resilience of air passenger traffic amidst generally lacklustre European economies, inflated airfares, significant supply and capacity pressures, as well as ever volatile and tense geopolitics. Passenger traffic across the European airport network in 2025 increased by +4.4% when compared to […]