Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) inaugural Sustainability Strategy, published this week, demonstrates how Australia’s first greenfield international airport in more than 50 years has embedded sustainability into its design, significantly reducing its carbon footprint, while charting a path for a net zero airport future. Sydney’s new 24-hour global gateway has secured two key […]
The new PDX project reached its final destination on-time and on-budget, closing the books on the largest public infrastructure project in Oregon history The Port of Portland celebrated the completion of Portland International Airport’s (PDX) main terminal reconstruction project on June 30th, the largest public infrastructure project in Oregon history. Over 11-years, this $2.15 billion-dollar effort […]
The SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows mishandling has fallen below pre-pandemic levels for the first time, even as passenger volumes hit record highs. At a glance Passengers up. 5 billion globally in 2025, from 4.8 billion in 2024. Mishandling down. Rate fell 23% to 4.9 per 1,000 passengers; total volumes fell 19% to […]
Investment enhances passenger comfort ahead of the summer holiday season With the summer holiday season approaching, Ostend-Bruges Airport and catering partner Erasmus Catering have opened their newly renovated hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge. Both areas underwent extensive refurbishment this spring. Through this investment, the airport continues to focus on comfort, quality and a stress-free […]
With the proposed EU cabin baggage rules continuing to generate debate, Sergio Colella, President, Europe at SITA, has responded to what the changes could mean for airline and airport operations. “A simpler ticket should mean a simpler journey. The new EU rules to include a standard cabin bag in advertised airfares from 2027 are, understandably, […]
SSP Canada, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced the opening of Zak’s Diner at Ottawa International Airport (YOW), bringing a legendary piece of the ByWard Market and a true Ottawa institution to travellers passing through Canada’s capital city gateway. A fixture of […]
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, together with JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced the reopening of the refreshed Five Borough Food Hall, SSP America’s proprietary New York-inspired food hall concept at JFK Terminal 4. […]
On Tuesday, May 26, VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council, respectively manager and owner of the airport, officially inaugurated the Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport’s new terminal, in the presence of local elected officials and many stakeholders. The new infrastructure, result of a combined investment of €2.5 million co-financed by VINCI Airports and the Haute-Savoie Council, […]
Image credit: Shaun Flannery Doncaster Sheffield Airport has made significant investments in its Air Traffic Control team and equipment as it continues to prepare for re-opening. Multiple positions have now been filled in Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Air Traffic Services roles at the airport, including nine trainees who are undergoing practical and theoretical […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even while parts of the industry […]
