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 […]
Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand has operated its latest international scheduled service, to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, and already announced a doubling of weekly capacity from July to meet surging customer demand. The new weekly service operated for a first time yesterday (Sunday) with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A330 aircraft and […]
CFL says this adds to a number of recent deals with airlines based outside the EU, further widening access to global markets for UK exporters CFL, Heathrow Airport’s only on-site express courier handler, has today announced it has signed a deal with Qantas Freight, opening up faster, more reliable access to the Australian and wider […]
Finavia will invest in the extension of Rovaniemi Airport’s terminal in 2025. The company estimates that the positive development of tourism in Lapland and Rovaniemi will continue and wants to further improve the airport experience for passengers. The extension will be completed for the winter season 2025–2026. The value of the investment is EUR 3 […]
Global revenues 11.4% lower in 2023 than the US$158.6 billion reported pre-pandemic Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its latest airport industry economic and financial performance data, revealing a significant gap between the recovery of passenger traffic and total airport revenues. While passenger traffic nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2023—just 5.4% below 2019—airport […]
Airports Council International (ACI) World today offers an exclusive first look at the 2024 rankings of the world’s busiest airports, showcasing their resilience in navigating global uncertainty. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, these airports have successfully held their top rankings, positioning themselves for continued growth. ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said, “Amid global challenges, […]
Pipeline of travel hub locations to kick-off in early summer 2025 SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, and Popeyes UK®, the UK’s fastest-growing quick-service restaurant brand, have announced the launch of an exciting strategic partnership to open a pipeline of Popeyes® restaurants across UK travel hubs, starting at […]
Poland’s Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), a new transport hub currently under development, has announced a tender for advisory and certification process management services to ensure its airport facilities and infrastructure meet international sustainability standards. By doing so, the company continues to implement best practices that are now a global standard, conducting its projects in line […]
