Airports News

Abu Dhabi International Airport Transitions All Airlines to State-of-the-Art Terminal A
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully transitioned all 28 international airlines to its state-of-the-art Terminal A. This transition represents a significant increase in aviation capacity for AUH, with Terminal A capable of handling up to 45 million travelers annually and accommodating 79 planes simultaneously.

Munich Airport Introduces Smart Baggage Trolleys with Interactive Tablets
Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card.

Hamad International Airport Leads Global Collaboration to Launch Smart Data Hub Handbook
Hamad International Airport (DOH) has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, resulting in the production of an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH). Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACI’s World Airports IT Standing Committee (WAITSC), this comprehensive publication highlights Hamad International Airport’s commitment to advancing the capabilities of the industry in harnessing the value of data.

ARE YOU AN AIRPORT ACE OR ON AIRPORT AUTOPILOT?
ARE YOU AN AIRPORT ACE OR ON AIRPORT AUTOPILOT? NEW SURVEY REVEALS WHO IS THE BEST ORGANISED WHEN TRAVELLING – WITH MORE THAN HALF OF BRITS SAYING THEIR PERSONA CHANGES WHEN THEY GET TO THE AIRPORT

Budapest Airport Achieves Milestones in Passenger Traffic, Awards, and Safety in First Half of 2023
The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on passenger feedback and the assessment of the airport industry.

Hamad International Airport Reports Impressive 33.5% Increase in Passenger Traffic in H1 2023,
Hamad International Airport Reports Impressive 33.5% Increase in Passenger Traffic in H1 2023, Focusing on Technological Advancements and Future Expansion

Heathrow Reports Strong Start to 2023 Summer Season, Welcoming 37 Million Passengers
Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record.

Airline Associations Join Together to Call for Global Alignment of Slot Regulations
Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations to safeguard the consistent, fair, and transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG).

New service at BER – facial recognition replaces boarding pass
New biometric service for Lufthansa Group HON Circle Members and Senators at the capital airport: fast access to priority security control with “BER Traveller” with immediate effect Joint project between the Lufthansa Group and Berlin Brandenburg Airport Access via facial recognition to the Lufthansa Lounge and use of the BER self-service machines planned

Kam Jandu to become CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. from 1 May
Kam Jandu will take over as the CEO of Budapest Airport Zrt. on 1 May from the current CEO, Chris Dinsdale, who is leaving for Canada.

Quito bolsters its connectivity to receive more tourists
Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito is celebrating its tenth anniversary operating as the main gateway for tourists entering Ecuador.

Ontario International Airport welcomes 30 millionth passenger since return to local ownership
When Jessica Burchett arrived at Ontario International Airport (ONT) last Thursday, she had no idea she was about to become an instant celebrity as the 30 millionth passenger since the transition of the airport to local ownership six years ago.