News Flash
CVG Finalizes Management Deal of OH Airport
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) said this week it has reached an agreement with Miami (OH) University for management and operations of the nearby Miami University Airport (OXD). The agreement stipulates that the university will continue to own...
Bipartisan Support for Safe Travel Act
Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), as well as Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), in co-sponsoring a renewed effort to pass the Ensuring Health Safety in the...
LAX Launches Touchless Security Screening
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) said it has become the first large U.S. airport to offer touchless, automated photo identification scanners at all of the airport's security screening checkpoints, further reducing contact with Transportation Security...
Centurion Lounge Opens at DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN) announced that the American Express Centurion Lounge has opened, becoming the airport’s first non-airline lounge. Located on the mezzanine level of Concourse C near gate 46, the new lounge includes American Express’ first craft beer...
TSA Solicits Ideas from Travelers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate have partnered on a prize-driven challenge that seeks to improve the efficiency of the airport experience. The Power of Passengers...
KCI Unveils Plans For Inclusive Play Area
The Kansas City Aviation Department this week said it is partnering with Variety KC to design and develop an inclusive play area for children that will make the New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) one of the most accessible airport terminals in the...
BWI Provides Space For Non-Profits To Raise Awareness
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) said this week it will again offer local charitable nonprofits the opportunity to increase public awareness among airport travelers through the Community Partners Program. The free program provides...
XpresSpa Announces Testing Initiative for Dutch Flights
The XpresSpa Group said this week it is working with major air carriers flying out of John F. Kennedy International’s Terminal 4 (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to ensure passengers and crew are...
OAK Launches Vending Machines For COVID Tests
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is now selling at-home COVID-19 test kits in vending machines located at both its terminals. The At-Home Saliva RT-PCT test from digital health company Wellness 4 Humanity provides customers a contactless way to buy the kit, provide...
BWI Launches LiDAR Pilot Program for Social Distancing
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) this week launched a pilot program using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology and software from partner CrowdVision to monitor, analyze and report on physical distancing at the airport’s B...