SSP has revealed more details about its seven-year deal to operate a number of restaurants and cafes at Kualanamu International Airport (Medan, Indonesia) through PT SSP Taurus Gemilang Indonesia, its joint venture with its local partner PT Taurus Gemilang. The new outlets will be located airside in the airport’s domestic terminal. They will feature popular […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated airport hospitality services and the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the leading authority in cognitive difference training and certification for professionals, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at elevating accessibility and services for airport passengers with mobility challenges and disabilities […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]
Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world’s premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil […]
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport will be represented at Air Cargo Europe in Munich from June 2 to 5, 2025. The trade fair is regarded as the leading platform and important conference for the global air cargo industry. Together with the cargo handling companies Hahn Cargo Services and VG Cargo, which are based at Hahn Airport, as well […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: Embedding safety in every action Driving global standardization Enhancing baggage operations Building a sustainable and inclusive way forward “Ground handling is essential for aviation. It ensures safety, […]
Plaza Premium Group (PPG), the global leader in integrated, 360-degree airport hospitality experiences and passenger service solutions, officially announces the grand opening of its newest lounge at Taipei Songshan Airport, marking the group’s fifth location in Taiwan. This addition is a strategic expansion to the group’s presence in Taiwan, within its global network of 600 […]
SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has today (Tuesday 13 May 2025) started a new partnership with Southampton Airport to transform the airport’s food and beverage offer. The deal also strengthens SSP’s partnership with AGS Group, which owns multiple UK airports including Southampton and Glasgow Airport where […]
