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SFO Opens Final Phase Of Terminal 1
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened the final section of its new $2.5 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The fourth and final phase of the project includes a new north check-in lobby; a new mezzanine-level security checkpoint; two additional aircraft...
Port Authority Opens Free Dropoff And Pickup Lot at JFK
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the opening of a free drop-off, pickup and waiting lot at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s AirTrain JFK station at Lefferts Boulevard, designed to mitigate heavy traffic conditions during the...
HMSHost And NASCAR Bring New Drafthouse to STL
Concessionaire HMSHost (part of the Avolta family of travel food and retail brands) and NASCAR motorsports have launched a new pit stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL): the NASCAR Drafthouse, a full-service restaurant and bar now open in Terminal 1....
Powell’s Books Returns to PDX
The world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s Books, will make its return to Portland International Airport (PDX) after a vote by the Port of Portland Board of Commissioners approved a seven-year lease agreement with the transit facility. A Portland institution...
AAAE Releases New Guide To Managing Capital Improvement Programs
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) has released new research detailing the most effective ways to manage airport Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). Containing research by investment and consulting firms...
YVR To Open New Donut Shop
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) commemorated last week’s National Donut Day with plans to open an airport location of a beloved local brand, Lee’s Donuts. “We're celebrating National Donut Day with big news,” the airport posted on its official Twitter (X)...
JFKIAT And Capital One Travel Partner For Lounge
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Capital One Travel have partnered to bring a new Capital One Lounge to JFK. The 13,000-square-foot lounge will be located in T4’s retail hall and will serve as a tribute to New York...
ONT Appoints Heinonen As CFO
The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) announced the appointment of Celeste Heinonen as chief financial officer. She is responsible for overseeing financial goals and objectives, creating financial plans and devising annual operating and capital budgets....
YVR Launches Travel Rehearsal Program
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has launched a Travel Rehearsal Program, an initiative that offers support to passengers with disabilities or diverse needs. Those travelers can book a time to visit YVR in advance of a booked trip to practice their upcoming...
SSP America Promotes Stanton
SSP Canada and SSP America, divisions of SSP Group, have promoted Bob Stanton to senior vice president of business development. The promotion comes as SSP is seeing gains in its Canadian and United States portfolio, the company said. With SSP Canada and SSP America...
CLT Debuts New Overlook
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has re-opened its publicly accessible Airport Overlook, the airport’s fifth dedicated Overlook since 1937. The newly designed 600,000-square-foot area offers community members the chance to observe the airfield, skyline,...
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Tina Kinsey Named AVL’s CAO
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has named Tina Kinsey the airport’s next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). She will assume her new role on July 1st. Kinsey takes on her role as CAO after serving as AVL’s vice president of marketing, PR and air service for 14 years....
Airport Dimensions Launches The Club at SFO
Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has opened its latest space at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): The Club, a Northern California-inspired lounge designed to invoke the region’s cultural identity. Located in SFO’s new Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the...
Concessions International, Grove Bay Open P.F. Chang’s
Atlanta-based Concessions International and Miami-based Grove Bay Concessions, two minority-owned airport concessions companies, have opened a P.F. Chang’s location at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The 5,879-square-foot SEA location is P.F. Chang’s...
Vantage Airport Group Rebrands
Longtime airport development and management firm Vantage Airport Group is now Vantage Group. The brand announced the change with a refreshed logo and website. Vantage Group — which has in recent years led the development of John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 6...
SFO Opens New Pronto Marketplace
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened its fourth Pronto retail location and third full marketplace, this time featuring the addition of a full-service Green Beans Coffee espresso bar. Located in Terminal 1, the marketplace operated by Elevate Gourmet...
MWAA Releases New RFP Details
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) concessionaire Fraport USA has released new details on its latest RFP, which seeks to fill several concessions and retail concepts at both Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National...
MDW and SSP America Open Local Favorite R.J. Grunt’s
A Chicago culinary landmark has landed at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) with the opening of the airport’s first R.J. Grunt’s. The restaurant is known for its burgers, hand-spun milkshakes and sandwiches. The cafe has been a Lincoln Park staple since 1971...
GSP Opens Soccer-Themed Restaurant
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) leaders celebrated the opening of the airport’s latest eatery, a soccer-themed bar and restaurant named after the city’s professional team, the Greenville Triumph. The Triumph Taproom, now open in Concourse A and...
XWELL Opens New XpresSpa At PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and XWELL celebrated the launch of a new Terminal B XpresSpa this week. Located near Gate B2, PHL’s first XpresSpa location features a Ceragem therapeutic thermal massager, Clockwork MiNiCURE and Human Touch automated massage...
U.S. Travel Association Offers Checklist For Industry Improvement
The U.S. Travel Association’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel has identified key metrics for industry improvement after a research visit to major U.K. airports. Chaired by former acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, the...
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