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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. 

WH Smith NA Opens Three New ORD Locations

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

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 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...

La Colombe Added At PHL

La Colombe Added At PHL

Philadelphia-based coffee company La Colombe has opened its fifth location at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The latest location is in PHL’s Terminal F.   La Colombe offers signature blends and handcrafted espresso beverages, as well as a diverse menu of...

MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan Gets Go-Ahead

MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan Gets Go-Ahead

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board has approved Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s long-term terminal, parking and airfield improvement plan. MSP’s 2040 Long-Term Plan addresses facility needs derived from the airport’s fast-growing...

BrewDog USA Bar Comes to CMH

BrewDog USA Bar Comes to CMH

Travelers passing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) can now enjoy beverages from Scotland beer producer BrewDog.  HMSHost will partner with BrewDog to operate the brand’s first U.S. airport location, a 16-seat counter bar in Concourse B serving...

BDL Adds New Gastropub

BDL Adds New Gastropub

The Connecticut Airport Authority and concessionaire Paradies Lagardère have launched their newest dining concept at Bradley International Airport (BDL). Now open in the airport’s Gates 21-30 concourse, Beercode Kitchen & Bar is an all-day, sit-down restaurant...

JFK Terminal One Launches Lounge RFP

JFK Terminal One Launches Lounge RFP

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One is seeking two new lounge operators as part of its $19-billion-dollar redevelopment project scheduled to open in 2026.  The RFP, issued by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, seeks partners to...

HDOT Announces New Deputy Director Of Transportation For Airports

HDOT Announces New Deputy Director Of Transportation For Airports

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has appointed Curt Otaguro as its next deputy director of transportation for airports. Previously serving as state comptroller and deputy superintendent of operations for the Department of Education, Otaguro will begin...

PIT, KeyState and CNX Collaborate On Sustainable Fuel Hub

PIT, KeyState and CNX Collaborate On Sustainable Fuel Hub

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will be home to a new hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub, in collaboration with KeyState Energy and natural gas company CNX Resources Corporation.  The proposed $1.5-billion-dollar PIT Hydrogen & SAF Hub would...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | November-December Issue 2021

In This Issue

 

AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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