DFS Group is celebrating 50 years of operation at San Francisco International Airport with a gala event at which it will unveil two newly renovated flagship stores and four renovated luxury boutiques. The event will take place on June 1 at the Airport’s Terminal G concourse, attended by official representatives, VIP customers and local celebrities. […]
Airports
ACI: retail concessions suffered steepest financial drop during first year of the pandemic
Airports Council International (ACI) World this week launched its Airport Economics Report and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2020, providing the first in-depth global breakdown of airports’ financial activities during the first year of the pandemic. Although all non-aeronautical sources declined in 2020 compared with 2019, those directly affected by passenger volume suffered the most, […]
MIA to install largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is rolling out biometric boarding for international flights at more than 130 gates. Installation is expected to be fully completed in 2023. When finished, the project will be the largest implementation of biometric technology at any U.S. airport. The system will use SITA’s Smart Path solution, which leverages NEC’s biometric identity […]
ARRA urges airports to waive some pricing policies
The Airport Restaurant & Retail Association (ARRA) has urged airports to relax concessions pricing policies to avoid a second financial crisis for airport concessionaires. In a paper issued this past week by Andrew Weddig, executive director of ARRA, the organization asks airports to 1. Waive contract restrictions on the frequency of price changes; 2. Waive […]
MIA ranked as America’s busiest international airport
Miami International Airport became the busiest U.S. gateway for international passengers while retaining its position as the busiest for international freight in 2021, according to preliminary 2021 airport rankings published in April by Airports Council International (ACI). MIA welcomed more than 13 million international passengers in 2021, moving it from 2nd place in 2020 to the top ranking […]
U.S. airports dominate ACI’s 2021 busiest airports rankings
Eight of the top 10 airports for passenger traffic in the 2021 rankings complied by Airports Council International (ACI) World are in the United States with the two remaining in China. All top 10 airports have a significant share of domestic traffic, the traffic segment that has been leading global recovery. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport […]
Tailoring concessions for the U.S.’ fastest –growing airport
One on One with Dan Cappell, Chief Commercial Officer, Ontario International Airport One of the biggest stories in the North American aviation industry is the rise of Ontario International Airport, a medium-sized airport located 32 miles from giant LAX in California. Once a part of the Los Angeles World Airports Group, ONT returned to local […]
American Airlines and British Airways unveil enhancement details for premium travelers at JFK’s Terminal 8
American Airlines and British Airways have announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning Dec. 1, 2022. These enhancements feature extensive upgrades for premium passengers traveling on both airlines and other oneworld partners. The $400 million joint investment to redevelop, expand and enhance the terminal […]
3Sixty Duty Free approved as duty free concessionaire at California’s Ontario International Airport
3Sixty Duty Free and More has been approved for a 10-year duty free concession at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Southern California. The retail space, located in Terminal 2, is 3Sixty’s first airport retail operation on the U.S. West Coast. The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners announced its approval on January 13. […]
5G roll out suspended near US airports over interference concerns as A4A CEO warns: Still “work to be done”
Airlines, airports and the U.S. government have been at odds over the imminent switch to 5G phone technology, which was planned to take place throughout the U.S. on Jan. 18. The problem is that the 5G waves are similar to the radio frequencies used by airline altimeters and the aviation industry fears this will result […]
MIA reports first month of growth since 2020
For the first time since February 2020, Miami International Airport reports that it served more passengers in one month than the same month in 2019. The Airport credits rising demand, expanded airline schedules, and the U.S. government allowing vaccinated non-U.S. citizens to enter the country as of November 8, for attracting a total of 3.9 […]
Hudson becomes first Travel Retailer to deploy Amazon One
Hudson continues to expand its digital offerings, and has now become the first retailer in the travel industry to offer Amazon’s palm recognition service, Amazon One. Amazon One is now available at Hudson Nonstop – powered by Just Walk Out technology – at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Hudson Nonstop at DAL now offers travelers […]
PANYNJ announce revisions to contract for 2.4 million square foot New Terminal One at JFK
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) closes out this year with the announcement of revisions to the agreement to construct a massive new Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport. A $9.5 billion project, the 2.4 million square foot state-of-the-art new international terminal will anchor the south side of JFK. The Terminal will be built […]
The Macallan and Duty Free Americas unveil first Boutique in the Americas at NY JFK International Airport
The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with Duty Free Americas to unveil The Macallan’s new retail experience at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport Terminal 7 – the first opening of the brand’s global Boutique program in the Americas. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Edrington Global Travel Retail, […]
ACI World reveals need for trillions in capital expenditure for recovery and long term growth
New Airports Council International (ACI) World forecasts for the global airport sector show that approximately US$2.4 trillion in airport capital investments will be needed to address the long-term trend in passenger demand to 2040. The Global Outlook of Airport Capital Expenditure – Meeting Sustainable Development Goals and Future Air Travel Demand, published on Wednesday, shows that significant […]