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STL Begins Building Three Lactation Stations
St. Louis Lambert International (STL) has commenced construction of three lactation stations so breastfeeding mothers can have private spaces for nursing or using a breast pump while at the airport. The three 80 square-foot lactation suites will be post-security in...
Areas Again Becomes Autonomous Company After PAI Partners Acquires Parent Elior Group
European private equity firm PAI Partners this week finalized the acquisition of the Food & Beverage and Travel Retail division, Areas, from the Elior Group. The transaction between Elior Group and PAI Partners was signed after the approval of the regulatory...
Concessions International Partners on Freshens at DEN
Concessions International and ACDBE partner City Park Food & Beverages Services this week open Freshens Fresh Food Studio at Denver International (DEN). Located in DEN’s Concourse A Center Core, Freshens Fresh Food features an extensive dining on-the-go menu of...
Z Café Opens at AUS
Looking to provide area travelers with more options pre-security, Austin-based restaurateur Iris Ren is opening Z Café before Security Checkpoint 2 at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS). Located near the American Airlines ticket counter in a space renovated this...
CLT Completes Concourse Renovation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has announced the completion of its renovated Concourse B. The $13.5 million project touched nearly every corner of the concourse. It brought to Concourse B new wall panels, a fresh coat of paint and 1,600 LED lights....
Delta to Open New LGA Concourse in October
Delta Air Lines has announced new dining options that will be available when they open the first concourse of their new terminal at LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) this fall. Renderings of the new space showcase well-lit, wide hallways and sleek designs for the...
MCO to Host Symphony to Celebrate Liberty Week
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is bringing the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to Orlando International (MCO) this coming weekend to kick off celebrations for the Fourth of July holiday week. The free concert on Saturday evening will have the theme “Freedom –...
SAN Adds ENGIE Battery Storage System
San Diego International (SAN) has become the first U.S. airport to install the battery energy storage system from Santa Clara, CA-based ENGIE Storage, furthering its long-term commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. When the 2 MW/4 MWh GridSynergy from...
SSP America Bringing New Concepts to SJC
SSP America will develop and operate six new restaurant concepts at Norman Mineta San Jose International (SJC) under a new contract with the airport. In SJC Terminal A, SSP America will open Olla Cocina, a Mexican restaurant with local and seasonal ingredients, and...
SFB Becomes 35th U.S. Airport with FuelRod Kiosks
Tricopian, the company behind the FuelRod mobile charging service, says that Orlando Sanford International (SFB) has become the 35th US airport to offer FuelRod mobile charging and SwapBox kiosks. Instead of battling other travelers for electrical outlets or charging...
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