Airports News
King Salman International Airport masterplan announced by Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia is set to build one of the world’s largest airports in what will be a huge boost for the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for trade and tourism, according to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
Geneva Airport increases capacity and is taking airport experience to the next level
Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA.
San Francisco International Airport goes green.
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
GDRF and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data.
British travellers call on airports to get back to basics
Airport operators in the UK need to focus their attention on getting people onto their flights rather than trying to get them to go shopping, reveals research today (Monday 7 November) released by World Travel Market London.
Christchurch Airport joins the Sunflower Lanyard scheme to support people with Hidden Disabilities
Airports can be busy and confusing places, but for people with Hidden Disabilities they can be simply overwhelming. For this reason, Christchurch Airport recently joined the Sunflower Lanyard scheme, a programme for people who would like a little more assistance without having to ask for it.
Christchurch and Hamburg Airports to build infrastructure for green hydrogen use in aviation
Though 18,500 kilometres apart, the two airports have just signed a partnership to work on infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen in aviation.
Changi Airport Group reopens southern wing of its newly revamped Terminal 2 departure hall
Changi Airport Group has reopened the southern wing of its newly revamped Terminal 2 departure hall, following the resumption of arrival operations at the terminal in May this year.
Gatwick Airport unveils new innovative and more sustainable plan in resurfacing its main runway
London Gatwick Airport, part of VINCI Airports’ network, has just completed (Sept 2022) an innovative plan to resurface its main runway in half the time and for half the cost – while saving significant amounts of embodied carbon1 by using 70% less asphalt – compared to traditional resurfacing methods.
Swissport starts ground handling business at Milan-Linate Airport
Just 12 weeks after starting up operations at Rome-Fiumicino airport in Italy’s capital, Swissport is starting operations at Milan Linate, adding another leading European business hub to its vast and growing network.
London City Airport announces £12m investment to upgrade its departures area
London City Airport today unveils a major investment in refurbishing its departures area to enhance the customer experience for its passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands.
New gates, new routes: Delta customers at LAX have more to enjoy
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have completed another major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX: the brand-new T3 facility, featuring nine new gates* and spacious seating areas, will open to customers on Oct. 5.