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Out Now! BONUS 20th Anniversary Issue
The current issue of Airport Experience News offers a retrospective look at the world of airport concessions over the past 20 years. Conceived in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Airport Experience Conference, this special issue includes remembrances and observations on how the airport concessions industry has evolved. We also look at the changing landscape for the ACDBE program, the advent of common-use lounges and ramp up of services in airports, and the innovations in design over the past two decades.
JFK Touts Record MWBE Participation
A record $2.3 billion in contracts have been awarded to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) for the redevelopment of John Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York Governor Kathy Hochul.  With construction of new airport facilities fully...
AUS Breaks Ground on $241 Million-Dollar Terminal 3 Expansion Project
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and architectural partner Gensler broke ground last Monday on the latest phase of the airport’s multi-year Journey with AUS expansion program. The approximately $241 million-dollar West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3...
Paradies Lagardère Partners with Eco-friendly Manufacturer Nimble to Sell Sustainable Travel Tech
Concessionnaire Paradies Lagardère will now offer travelers carbon-neutral, easily recyclable travel tech accessories from sustainable manufacturer Nimble. Products from the tech company — which produces popular travel must-haves like charging cables, power banks,...
NTO Shares ACDBE Partnership Opportunities
Stakeholders in the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport shared ACDBE concessions opportunities in a recent outreach event.  Alex Solomon, director of leasing for Unibail Rodamco Westfield gave participants an overview of the upcoming...
DOT Announces $76 Million In Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s...
SSP Opens Mi Casa Cantina At ONT
SSP America has opened Mi Casa Cantina restaurant at Ontario International Airport (ONT). Located in Terminal 4, Mi Casa Cantina offers ONT travelers original, authentic and innovative Mexican cuisine in a lively environment. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and...
FAT Adds MagnusCards To Assist Passengers
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is partnering with Magnusmode on a new accessibility initiative, MagnusCards. The initiative will assist travelers needing additional help navigating the airport.  MagnusCards is a smartphone application available for iOS...
More Funding Approved For IAH Redevelopment
The Houston City Council approved additional funding for the Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), set to be completed in 2025. At $1.458 billion, the project is the largest capital improvement program in the history of...
Delaware North Adds Prince’s Hot Chicken At BNA
Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced the grand opening of Prince’s Hot Chicken restaurant, an iconic local destination known for its spicy chicken, at the airport.  Located in the corridor between concourses C and D, Prince’s Hot Chicken is managed by...
JFK Breaks Ground On Solar Carport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the New York Power Authority have begun construction of a solar carport canopy and power storage project at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Located in the airport’s long-term parking lot 9, the...
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