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SFO Now Serving Up Vietnamese Coffee Brand
Travelers passing through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) now have the option to try Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee at the airport’s grab-and-go market, Pronto. The locally-focused retailer, operated by Elevate Gourmet Brands, has added Daybreak to its lineup...
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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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...
PIT, KeyState and CNX Collaborate On Sustainable Fuel Hub
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will be home to a new hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub, in collaboration with KeyState Energy and natural gas company CNX Resources Corporation. The proposed $1.5-billion-dollar PIT Hydrogen & SAF Hub would...
Cuevas Joins Fraport USA As New York VP
Fraport USA has named Jose Cuevas as its new vice president of operations for John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Terminal 5. Cuevas previously served as senior manager, commercial, for JFK International Air Terminal, which operates JFK’s Terminal 4. Fraport USA was...
RNO Embarks On Ground Transportation Center Project
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has received approval to embark on a ground transportation center (GTC) project designed to improve ground transportation services at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). RNO has partnered with Conrac Solutions for a public-private...
Pronto GoGo! Returns To SFO T2
Pronto’s GoGo! mobile marketplace has returned to Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The iconic Piaggio-like delivery truck is located in SFO’s Terminal 2 Baggage Claim level, and joins Pronto’s full marketplaces in Terminal 3F and 3E. Another...
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