Tags: Airport News

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, […]

Ink by Hudson is Newest Retail Offering at Midway International Airport

On 6th June, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Midway Partnership cut ribbons for the newest retail offerings taking off at Midway International Airport. Ink by Hudson stores on Concourses A and B are the 16th and 17th concession locations to open at the airport as part of the 70 new food and retail […]

Birmingham Airport Outlines its Sustainability Commitment

Last week Birmingham Airport actively participated in this year’s celebration of World Environment Day, giving the Airport the opportunity to again raise awareness and promote actions that everyone can carry out to protect the environment. Birmingham Airport organised an action-packed itinerary for World Environment Day, which was well received and attended by the Birmingham Airport […]

MIA wins approval for US$5bn modernization

A new capital improvement program at Miami International Airport (MIA) will involve up to US$5bn worth of airport-wide modernization projects over the next five to 15 years. Approved by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, the modernization will pave the way for growth in passenger and cargo traffic at MIA – projected to reach […]

Heathrow invests over £50 million in cutting edge CT security equipment in UK airport first

Passengers could soon keep their liquids and laptops inside their cabin baggage when passing through security at Heathrow after the airport revealed plans to install next-generation CT security equipment The airport is investing over £50 million in the next few years to roll the equipment out. Once fully operational, the enhanced technology is expected to […]

Exeter Airport and D-Day, 75 Years Ago

Ahead of D-Day Exeter Airport was taken over by the US 9th Air Force and had become Station 463 for the United States 440th Troop Carrier Group. Seventy C-47As and seventy CG-4 gliders had arrived in preparation for D-Day. There was insufficient hard standing on the three asphalt runways and taxiways laid in July 1940 […]

Helsinki Airport’s new Aukio central plaza showcases Finnish brands for long-haul passengers

With the opening of Aukio, iconic Finnish brands are now even more available to the long-haul passengers of Helsinki Airport. Aukio, the new central plaza of Helsinki Airport, is the heart of the airport’s long-haul traffic. Aukio is an important place to showcase Finland especially for transfer passengers, so Finnishness is big theme in both the décor […]