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First Step In OAK Name Change Approved
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has voted unanimously to modify the airport's name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" from its current official name, the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). This first reading vote is a step...
BNA Makes Key Executive Appointments
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which oversees Nashville International Airport (BNA), announced that Robert Ramsey has been named its new executive vice president and chief development officer and Adam Floyd has been appointed senior vice...
LAWA Appoints Lowe To Culture Role
Los Angeles World Airports has named Robert (Rob) Lowe as its chief people and culture officer. He will oversee human resources, labor relations and business, jobs and social responsibility, and will build a talent development team. Lowe will focus on shaping LAWA’s...
SDF Opens Airport Tourism Center
Louisville Tourism has opened an Airport Welcome Center at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to help travelers navigate the city’s hotels, attractions, culinary and Bourbon options. The new Airport Welcome Center will provide expertise and...
DTW Adds Loyalty Program
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has launched DTW Rewards, a free loyalty program that provides airport travelers with perks such as gift cards, airline miles and cash back for nearly every dollar spent at DTW. Customers can enroll in the program, at...
Sabrina’s Café Opens At PHL
MarketPlace PHL, which manages concessions at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), announced that popular area brunch boutique, Sabrina’s Café, has opened a location at the airport. Founded by Raquel and Robert De Abreu , Sabrina’s Café offers quirky comfort...
BDL’s Dillon To Retire
Kevin Dillon said he will retire as executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), which oversees Bradley International Airport (BDL) in the Hartford area, effective January 2025. Dillon was appointed as the executive director of the CAA in 2012, and...
Name Change Considered For OAK
A name change is under consideration for the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Port of Oakland envisions an airport named San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, a proposal that has generated support from area business and community leader...
Departure Media Wins Contract At DSM
Airport advertising company Departure Media has partnered with Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to develop its advertising program. Departure Media will manage the design, implementation, sales, and maintenance of the advertising program across the entire...
MSP Names Real Estate, Airline Affairs Lead
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports, has selected Mark Bents as its new director of real estate and airline affairs within the organization’s newly renamed...
Rhawie Promoted At MAC
Isabella Rhawie has been selected as the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) director of concessions and business development within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Elevated from the assistant director role, Rhawie...
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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...
New Concessions Open At ORD T3
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated the grand openings of three new concessions at O’Hare Chicago International Airport (ORD): Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop. Located in ORD Terminal 3, Half Moon Empanadas is an ACDBE-certified,...
AUS Enters New Phase Of Expansion Project
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) held a ground-breaking celebration Monday to mark the next major, transformative Journey With AUS program expansion project. This new portion involves the West Infill and Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...
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