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DEN Launches Three New Concourse A Concessions
Airport executives, city officials, concessionaires and famed footballers alike celebrated the opening of three new eateries at Denver International Airport (DEN) last week. Elway’s Taproom & Grill, Tacos Tequila Whiskey and Peet’s Coffee are now open in the...
Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground At JAX Concourse B
Construction firm Balfour Beatty has broken ground on Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s approximately $340 million Concourse B project as well as the airport’s new $100 million parking garage structure. The airport’s parking structure adds six levels of...
WH Smith NA Opens Three New ORD Locations
WH Smith North America has opened three new stores in Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Local brands Six Points Market and Blvd & Branch are joined by tech and accessory brand​​ InMotion. Six Points Market, inspired by the six-pointed stars on...
DTW Welcomes Two Businesses To SOAR Program
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has selected Rebel Nell and Quix Chocolate to be the first participants in the Small Business Operators Arriving Ready (SOAR) pilot program. SOAR was created to provide business owners the opportunity to operate their...
Pronto Expands Offerings With Urban Remedy
Pronto, the grab-and-go marketplace from Elevate Gourmet Brands, said it has added certified organic salads sold in compostable bowls and superfood cookies from Urban Remedy to their curated selection of offerings. Urban Remedy, a long-standing featured purveyor at...
La Colombe Added At PHL
Philadelphia-based coffee company La Colombe has opened its fifth location at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The latest location is in PHL’s Terminal F.  La Colombe offers signature blends and handcrafted espresso beverages, as well as a diverse menu of...
MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan Gets Go-Ahead
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board has approved Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s long-term terminal, parking and airfield improvement plan. MSP’s 2040 Long-Term Plan addresses facility needs derived from the airport’s fast-growing...
BrewDog USA Bar Comes to CMH
Travelers passing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) can now enjoy beverages from Scotland beer producer BrewDog. HMSHost will partner with BrewDog to operate the brand’s first U.S. airport location, a 16-seat counter bar in Concourse B serving...
BDL Adds New Gastropub
The Connecticut Airport Authority and concessionaire Paradies Lagardère have launched their newest dining concept at Bradley International Airport (BDL). Now open in the airport’s Gates 21-30 concourse, Beercode Kitchen & Bar is an all-day, sit-down restaurant...
JFK Terminal One Launches Lounge RFP
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One is seeking two new lounge operators as part of its $19-billion-dollar redevelopment project scheduled to open in 2026. The RFP, issued by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, seeks partners to...
HDOT Announces New Deputy Director Of Transportation For Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has appointed Curt Otaguro as its next deputy director of transportation for airports. Previously serving as state comptroller and deputy superintendent of operations for the Department of Education, Otaguro will begin...
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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,...
MYR Breaks Ground On Terminal Expansion
Airport staff and community leaders marked the kickoff of Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)’s latest project, the $95-million Concourse A expansion. The expansion — which was previously planned for 2018 but delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — will add six...
Gameway Opens New Lounge At DFW
Video game lounge company Gameway has opened a new location at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Located in Terminal E, the Gameway Ultra lounge features both of-the-moment and retro gaming platforms as well as a menu of snacks and beverages for...
7-Eleven Opens at BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) celebrated the grand opening of a new, 3,000-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station on its grounds. The latest outpost of the popular 24/7 store is located at 1001 Aviation Blvd., at...
PIT To Produce SAF On Site With New Partnership
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is bringing more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure to its campus, thanks to a new partnership with SkyClean US Energy Inc. to open the first on-site SAF production facility at a major U.S. airport. i Using Swedish...
FAA Awards Over $186M To US Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new round of funding, awarding $186.7 million to 90 airport-related infrastructure grants under the Biden Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport...
TUL Launches New Fast-Casual Schlotzsky’s
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) celebrated the grand opening of its latest eatery: Schlotzsky’s, a fast-casual concept offering fresh salads, made-to-order sandwiches, pizzas, flatbreads and calzones. The cafe, operated by Delaware North and joint-venture partner...
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