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YYZ Debuts New Retail And Hologram Tech
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)’s latest retail concept features not only Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, but also cutting-edge holographic displays by ARHT Media. The Goods Express@YYZ, operated by Paradies Lagardère, is the first installation of...
AUS Pauses Parking Reservations For the Summer
Citing high-volume passenger numbers, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has paused economy parking reservations through mid-August. On the airport’s website, an update reads: “Reserved parking for the Red Garage, Blue Garage and Economy Parking are...
Howie Mandel Appears At JFK Via Hologram
Passengers navigating John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 last week spotted a celebrity cameo during their travels: America’s Got Talent star Howie Mandel, beaming in live via hologram technology thanks to platform Proto. Mandel appeared in...
ORD Unveils Satellite Concourse 1 Design
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city’s Department of Aviation have released designs for Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)’s new Satellite Concourse 1. Part of the airport’s Terminal Area Program (TAP) — the largest concourse expansion and renovation...
WH Smith North America Opens Two New Stores at YEG
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)’s Central Hall now offers two new retail concepts: The Shoppes at Whyte and Postcards from Edmonton. The first WH Smith North America stores to arrive at YEG, each shop is designed to bring a sense of place and Edmonton history to...
DEN Launches Three New Concourse A Concessions
Airport executives, city officials, concessionaires and famed footballers alike celebrated the opening of three new eateries at Denver International Airport (DEN) last week. Elway’s Taproom & Grill, Tacos Tequila Whiskey and Peet’s Coffee are now open in the...
Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground At JAX Concourse B
Construction firm Balfour Beatty has broken ground on Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s approximately $340 million Concourse B project as well as the airport’s new $100 million parking garage structure. The airport’s parking structure adds six levels of...
WH Smith NA Opens Three New ORD Locations
WH Smith North America has opened three new stores in Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Local brands Six Points Market and Blvd & Branch are joined by tech and accessory brand​​ InMotion. Six Points Market, inspired by the six-pointed stars on...
DTW Welcomes Two Businesses To SOAR Program
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has selected Rebel Nell and Quix Chocolate to be the first participants in the Small Business Operators Arriving Ready (SOAR) pilot program. SOAR was created to provide business owners the opportunity to operate their...
Pronto Expands Offerings With Urban Remedy
Pronto, the grab-and-go marketplace from Elevate Gourmet Brands, said it has added certified organic salads sold in compostable bowls and superfood cookies from Urban Remedy to their curated selection of offerings. Urban Remedy, a long-standing featured purveyor at...
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