Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is marking its centenary with major investment in enhancing quality and the passenger experience. It recently opened the completely renovated Departure Lounge 2, which followed earlier approval for the development of a new pier and terminal, which will open in 2023. As part of the Master Plan, both projects will increase capacity, […]
Etihad Airways has officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge within the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Building on a growing global reputation for product innovation and development, the lounge reflects a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for First and Business Class guests departing on Etihad Airways’ […]
A £344million expansion of London City Airport has been given the green light by the UK government. Chancellor Philip Hammond, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and Communities Secretary Sajid Javid this morning announced approved plans for an extended terminal, new aircraft taxiway and parking spaces for planes. The scheme is estimated to create 1,600 airport jobs, together […]
Biral, a UK-based leading manufacturer of meteorological sensors and equipment is exhibiting at this year’s Met Tech World Expo in Madrid. The company, which has worked with Met Offices and businesses across the world, has exhibited at the show for many years, where it continues to introduce and display innovative technologies for weather measurement and […]
Dublin Airport in Ireland has opened a new passenger lounge in Terminal 2 (T2) for use by US Preclearance passengers flying business class, or in possession of an airline club card, with Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines. The 51st&Green lounge covers more than 8,000ft² and is capable of seating up […]
Bristol Airport in southwest England opened the first phase of its £24m (US$32m) western terminal extension project on July 18th ahead of what is expected to be its busiest ever summer season. The 97,000ft² extension includes an enlarged security search area for departing passengers, which will boast a total of 12 security lanes when complete. […]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), the operator and owner of LaGuardia Airport in New York, has officially approved a new project in partnership with airline operator Delta Air Lines to replace terminals C and D at the airport. The deal is part of a new lease agreement to be negotiated […]
Manchester Airport has completed the £1.9 million upgrade of the Escape Lounge in Terminal 2 just in time for the UK’s big summer getaway. The facelift has allowed the airport to expand the lounge and increase its capacity by a third, so it is now capable of accommodating up to 212 passengers. According to operator, MAG, […]
London Heathrow Airport has selected architectural practice Grimshaw as the concept designer of a new Central Terminal Area (CTA) for the airport’s proposed three-runway expansion project. Heathrow said that Grimshaw won the tender process due to its visionary concept designs and unique ideas around the expansion of Heathrow in a sustainable yet affordable way. In […]
Two pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a transatlantic passenger jet from Scotland to Canada. Staff are understood to have raised concerns over the pilots’ behaviour before the Air Transat A310, carrying up to 250 passengers on board, was due to depart from Glasgow […]
