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M1nd-Set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth - Table 1

M1nd-set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth, Shifting TR Demands

Global international air traffic is projected to reach 4.22 billion passengers, marking an 8.3% growth over 2024, the m1nd-set Annual Forecast Report shows. While all world regions will see an increase in air traffic in 2025, aside from Asia Pacific all world regions...
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GOAA Board Approves New MCO Concessions

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board has approved several major concessions and facility-related projects at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Improvements slated to begin in 2025 include a $13-million project to install new parking guidance...
Image 1 of 1. AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners.

AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners

The AX Team has culled a list of finalists for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards, selecting from several hundred submissions from throughout the industry. Voting on the winners is now in the hands of the AX Awards Committee, comprising 12 airport representatives and...

San Francisco Mayor Appoints New SFO Director

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has appointed Mike Nakornkhet as San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s next director, following current director Ivar Satero’s retirement in early 2025. Prior to being named SFO director, Nakornkhet served as CFO and executive...

DFW Breaks Ground On New Terminal

Airport officials and project partners gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)’s Terminal F project. The new terminal — the airport’s sixth and first new terminal since 2005 — is scheduled to open in 2027 and...

AX Awards Nominations Now Open!

AXN is seeking nominations for its 2025 Airport Experience Awards. We’re looking for the most exciting and innovative concepts, the best operators and the most effective airport concessions teams. Check out the full list of awards categories and reviews the rules and instructions here. Remember, nominations are open to subscribers only, so if you haven’t yet subscribed, please do so here. 

Protein Bar & Kitchen Opens Multiple Airport Locations

Protein Bar & Kitchen Opens Multiple Airport Locations

Health-focused, fast-casual brand Protein Bar & Kitchen has recently opened new outposts at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), operated by OHM concessions group; Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), operated in partnership with ACDBE-owned BT...

JFK Will Install Ground Transport EV Charging Stations

JFK Will Install Ground Transport EV Charging Stations

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ), New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced the installation of eight electric charging stations for ground support equipment and 16 Delta...

JFKIAT Invests In Renewable Energy Certificates

JFKIAT Invests In Renewable Energy Certificates

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 operator JFKIAT has announced an investment in Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as part of its commitment to reducing emissions and reaching net-zero carbon by 2050. The certificates verify...

Airport Dimensions Opens New Lounge At MDW

Airport Dimensions Opens New Lounge At MDW

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), lounge operator Airport Dimensions, Hyde Park Hospitality and the concessionaires of the Midway Partnership joined to celebrate the opening of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)’s first...

Mullaney Appointed President Of Duty Free Holdings

Mullaney Appointed President Of Duty Free Holdings

Travel retailer Duty Free Holdings LLC has appointed luxury fashion executive James Mullaney as its next president. Mullaney will lead Duty Free Holdings’ expansion efforts to launch new locations of the company’s Executive Retail shops and La Boutique stores...

Simone Biles To Open Restaurant at IAH

Simone Biles To Open Restaurant at IAH

Houston native and record-setting Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles will open a new, gold medal-themed restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Biles, in collaboration with ACDBE concessionaire The Playmakers Group, will develop Taste of Gold, a...

PANYNJ, JFK NTO Begin Work On Solar Array

PANYNJ, JFK NTO Begin Work On Solar Array

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One will soon feature the largest solar array of any airport terminal in the United States. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the New Terminal One consortium announced the beginning of...

MAC Appoints New Director of Stakeholder Engagement

MAC Appoints New Director of Stakeholder Engagement

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Michele Ross as its next director of stakeholder engagement. Ross, who began her role on September 16, will be responsible for leading MAC’s strategic engagement initiatives across its airport system, helping to...

PHL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

PHL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)’s PHL Food & Shops will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month with a wide array of events honoring Latinx culture and community. Celebrations will include traditional Panamanian dance performances; a salsa dance workshop; an...

ACI World Projects 10% Global Passenger Growth

ACI World Projects 10% Global Passenger Growth

The Airports Council International (ACI) World’s latest Annual World Airport Traffic Report and Bi-Annual traffic bulletins have projected global passenger traffic to grow 10% and reach 9.5 billion in 2024. The reports — which draw on data from 2023 through the first...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Customer Service Issue 2023

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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