The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) this week announced a robust new COVID-19 PCR and antigen testing research program at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new program, supported in part by funding from the National Research Council of Canada...

The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) this week approved additional financial relief to support food and retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The new package expands on the assistance previously enacted by BWI...

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) said this week it welcomed the first bilateral meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to further strengthen the historic bilateral relationship with the new “United...

HMSHost said this week it has fast-tracked the launch of the SandStar Smart Kiosks as a contactless, on-the-go option for hungry passengers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The new AI-powered intuitive coolers are located at the Red Star Bar in CLT’s...

A new survey by IPX 1031 found that 48 percent of Americans are optimistic about traveling in 2021, with the same percentage saying they will feel safe flying this year. The survey of more than 2,000 American also found that 72 percent said they will feel safer flying...

MAG USA said this week it is entering into a joint venture with Gideon Toal Management and Superior Hospitality Group to design, build and operate an Escape Lounge at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The Escape Lounge, MAG USA’s...

The XpresSpa Group this week announced a contract with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for XpresCheck COVID-19 testing facilities at Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) airports. The XpresCheck at IAD will build on a pop-up...

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and County of San Mateo have partnered on a week-long pilot program to offer COVID-19 vaccines at the airport’s long-term parking garage. The drive-through vaccination center for healthcare workers and those more than 65 years...

John Jamison is the new executive vice president and chief financial officer at Paradies Lagardère, the company announced this week, where he will lead finance, accounting, tax, treasury, procurement and information technology, reporting directly to CEO and president,...

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) this week announced an agreement with American Express to construct and open its latest Centurion Lounge at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This agreement will be administered by MarketPlace Development,...