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 […]
Avinor is launching new contracts across eight airports with an estimated total value of approximately NOK 3,5 billion. A total of 35 contracts has been announced, with durations of five or seven years, covering F&B spaces, kiosk/convenience stores and self-service solutions. A holistic approach to airport development The tender will play a key role in revenue generation, passenger experience and the overall development of future airport environments. This tender process lay the […]
Finavia will carry out the renovation of the approach lighting system at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in the summer of 2026, with an investment value of approximately EUR 1.1 million. The work will not affect passenger traffic. The renovation in summer 2026 is a continuation of Finavia’s investments and life cycle management, which has been carried out […]
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Copperbelt University aimed at supporting the Corporation’s digital transformation agenda through the development and phased implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The signing ceremony, held at the ZACL Head Office at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA), marks a significant milestone […]
