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Nominate Now In The 2019 Airport Experience Awards
We are now accepting nominations in the 2019 Airport Experience Awards. A list of categories and their descriptions are below. Please download the appropriate form for your nomination. All submissions and artwork are due no later than December 18, 2019. A judging...
Flint To Lead Toronto Pearson
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has appointed Deborah Flint as president and chief executive officer, replacing Howard Eng. Flint will begin her new role in April 2020 after more than four years as CEO of Los Angeles World Airports and 24 years serving in...
Hudson Announces Rebrand, New Logo
Hudson announces it is rebranding from Hudson Group to Hudson, unveiling a new brand identity that showcases the company as an all-encompassing travel partner. Hudson also announces a new logo along with the new name that both showcases the company’s foundation and...
PANYNJ Approves Lease Proposal for New JFK Terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners this week approved a proposed lease for The New Terminal One on the south side of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The agreement with a consortium of airlines Lufthansa, Air...
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Cappell Named Chief Commercial Officer at ONT
The Ontario International Airport Authority announced this week that international aviation consultant Dan Cappell will become the chief commercial officer at Ontario International Airport (ONT), helping to drive growth at the airport in the competitive Southern...
Fraport Teams with PIT on Holiday Open House
Fraport USA and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are again teaming up on a Holiday Open House, where the public can join to experience live music, special treats, and shopping and dining deals at the airport. The December 7 event will feature face-painting and...
DFW Testing New Innovative Screening Tech
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is currently testing a new, more efficient and effective means of screening airport workers using technology that can detect any type of hidden object. The pilot program is a partnership between the airport and the...
MSY Launches Guest Pass Program
Local residents can now shop and dine at more than 40 concessions at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) thanks to a new Guest Pass program that begins this week at the airport. Under the new program, 50 visitors will be allowed to visit MSY Monday...
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Three Questions with Phil Seward, SVP Loyalty Strategy – Americas for Collinson
Global loyalty and benefits company Collinson has been focusing on customer engagement in airports. One of its projects, Grab, the mobile app that allows travelers to order food from airport concessions through their phones and pick it up when it’s ready, has gained...
Three Questions with Goutam Kundu, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
Biometric technology is coming up quickly, with decision-makers in a variety of industries looking to new technology to build their userbase and streamline their operations. While an abundance of available software already makes biometric identification possible, the...
Three Questions With Peter Chambers, Co-Founder & COO Of Sleepbox
Micro-hotel brand Sleepbox debuted at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) earlier this year. Founded by M.I.T. students Mikhail Krymov, Peter Chambers, and Alexei Goryainov in 2016, Sleepbox offers an in-airport option for everything from quick recharges to...
Three Questions with Robert Poole, Director of Transportation Policy, Reason Foundation
Funding for the airport industry remains in flux. Congress last year passed a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration without increasing the passenger facility charge that helps airports build infrastructure. And, while there seems to be wide agreement...
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