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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.Â
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority Executive Director Retires
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority’s John Black has announced that he will retire from his position as executive director at the end of 2024. Black, who began his career with the airport authority in 1991, was praised for fostering Smyrna Airport (MQY)’s...
SEA Transitions To Compostable Food Service Materials
Beginning this month, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will require all food service tenants to transition to compostable or reusable food service packaging. The new regulation, which applies to sit-down eateries, fast-casual cafes, lounges and catering...
Delaware North Opens Food Court At FLL
Delaware North has opened a new Terminal 3 food court at FLL as part of the airport’s updated concessions program. Operated by Delaware North, the food court features national brand Dunkin’ as well as the Lauderdale-based BurgerFi, serving high-quality angus beef and...
WH Smith Launches Three New LAS Stores
Las Vegas-based concessionaire WH Smith North America has launched three new retail stores at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The latest lineup includes two locally focused, original concepts, DT Arts Market and Jayn & Este, as well as a joint location of...
DCA Opens Centurion Lounge
  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has launched its latest airport lounge — Terminal 2’s Centurion Lounge by American Express. The 12,000 square-foot space with views of the airfield and Potomac River is open seven days a week, offering travelers...
YVR Forms Sustainable Energy Council
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has created a new Energy Advisory Council. The council, part of YVR’s Roadmap to Net Zero initiative, will produce a report outlining the actions necessary for the airport to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. Bob Elton, former...
LAX Train to Begin Service in January 2026
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved an agreement finalizing the opening date of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s new Automated People Mover (APM) train. The project is now slated to complete construction by December 2025 with service...
IAADFS Elects New Officers
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced its latest board of elected officers. Rene Riedi of Avolta will serve as the board’s chairman, with Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional to serve as vice-chair and Michael Halpern of...
OAK Names New Acting Assistant Director of Aviation
The Port of Oakland appointed Doug Mansel as the new acting assistant director of aviation at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). Mansel, who has been working for the Port of Oakland since 2000, will be responsible for aviation security, terminal...
Marketplace PHL Hosts Leasing Opportunity Event
New food, beverage and retail leasing opportunities are coming to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). MarketPlace PHL, LLC — which, along with the City of Philadelphia, operates the airport’s concessions program — will host a Leasing Opportunities Outreach Event...
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