Airports News
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.
Schiphol to pay airlines €350 for each passenger whose flight is cancelled
Schiphol airport is to pay airlines €350 for every passenger whose trip is cancelled over the next few days. The measure is aimed at encouraging airlines to start cancelling flights and reducing passenger numbers as part of the airport authority’s plans to cut down on queues for security checks and baggage problems.
Aberdeen International Airport welcomes Emerald Airlines’ new daily flights to Dublin
Emerald Airlines, exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced increased capacity with new daily flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Dublin.
‘Discover the Art of the Airport’ at Hamad International Airport
Discover Qatar in collaboration with Qatar Museums, introduces travellers to Hamad International Airport’s (HIA) world-class art installations An exclusive tour featuring an impressive collection of art by world-renowned artists including Ahmed Al Bahrani, Jean-Michel Othoniel, KAWS, Tom Otterness, Urs Fischer and others
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines extend partnership
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025.
Heathrow Airport to observe national silence
Heathrow Airport to observe national silence and cancel flights on day of Queen’s funeral. The airport will be observing a national moment of silence today (Sunday September 19) and tomorrow as various shops and attractions will be closed “as a mark of respect” for the Queen
Swissport to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 42 percent by 2032
Swissport International AG has set extensive goals for the de-carbonization of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people.
US airports under mounting pressure to adopt a US biometric exit solution
As international travel resumes, US airports are under mounting pressure to adopt a US biometric exit solution to aid US Customs & Border Protection