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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...
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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. 

Tinker Coffee Opens at IND

Tinker Coffee Opens at IND

The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) announced this week the opening of Tinker Coffee’s first-ever café storefront at the airport. Located in Concourse B, the 900-square-foot IND Tinker Coffee is one of two locations the coffee roaster in opening in the...

ONT, Delaware North Promote Santo Tequila

ONT, Delaware North Promote Santo Tequila

Ontario International Airport (ONT) this week unveiled an innovative partnership with Delaware North and rock performer Sammy Hagar to bring Hagar’s Santo Tequila and Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum product lines to airport travelers. Under the partnership the full Santo...

MSP, Wandertest Partner on COVID Testing

MSP, Wandertest Partner on COVID Testing

Minneapolis St. Paul International (MSP) announced it is working with biomedical rapid testing company Wandertest to provide rapid COVID-19 tests inside the secure area of Terminal 1. Wandertest can help travelers fulfill international and domestic destinations’...

Delaware North Opens Barrio Brewing at TUS

Delaware North Opens Barrio Brewing at TUS

Delaware North has opened Barrio Brewing Co. at Tucson International Airport (TUS) to provide craft beers and food from the state’s oldest craft brewery to airport travelers. Located in the pre-security ticketing area of the airport, Barrio can be accessed by both...

BWI Debuts Art Exhibit With A Cause

BWI Debuts Art Exhibit With A Cause

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) said this week it is partnering with the nonprofit ArtWorks for Freedom to host two powerful art exhibits that raise awareness of the hidden world of human trafficking. The exhibits are designed to...

AUS Launches Wayfinding Platform

AUS Launches Wayfinding Platform

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) announced this week it has partnered with LocusLabs on a new airport wayfinding mobile and desktop platform to provide passengers real-time information on everything from parking garage locations to the nearest open...

CLEAR Launches Contactless OAK Security

CLEAR Launches Contactless OAK Security

CLEAR announced this week that its trusted and transparent identity technology and touchless security lanes are now available at Oakland International Airport (OAK). CLEAR uses retinal scans to verify identity, enabling a frictionless passenger experience through TSA...

Prepango, illy Partner on Automated Coffee

Prepango, illy Partner on Automated Coffee

Prepango announced this week it is partnering with sustainable Italian coffee company illy on a new automated vending machine for espresso coffees and other drinks with John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to be the first location. Unlike traditional...

YYC Predicts Five-Year Recovery

YYC Predicts Five-Year Recovery

The Calgary Airport Authority said this week that traffic at Calgary International Airport (YYC) could take five years to fully recover from the pandemic as it called for collaborating with the regional and national government on a national testing strategy and other...

Port of Seattle Extends SEA Concessions Relief

Port of Seattle Extends SEA Concessions Relief

The Port of Seattle Commission this week authorized extended relief packages that reduce and delay charges Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is legally required to collect from tenants operating at the airport. The deal allows for on-going adjustments to the...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

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Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

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Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

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Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

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New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

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