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FLL’s Talent/Fashion Show Spotlights Special Needs Youth
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) celebrated local special needs youth and adults with the talent and fashion show “Runway in the Sky,” this past weekend. The more than two-hour event was a partnership between the Broward County Aviation Department,...
SSP America Opens Sweet Maple at SFO
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has opened an airport location of the popular Bay-area brunch spot Sweet Maple at San Francisco International (SFO). Located at Terminal 2, Sweet Maple serves classic American dishes with a touch of Asian influence and is ranked...
Modern, New McDonald’s Opens at ORD Terminal 5
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports, MYD Holdings, LLC, and McDonald’s joined with Chicago Department of Aviation officials at the grand re-opening of a modern, new McDonald’s restaurant in the arrivals level of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International (ORD). The redesigned...
United Airlines Begins Operations of Five New Gates at LGA
United Airlines has begun operations at five new gates of the new eastern concourse of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), while also opening a new United Club on the second level of the renovated concourse. United Airlines will have about 40 flights from the five...
United Airlines, OTG to Host First Ever Airport Drag Brunch at EWR
Airport concessionaire OTG and United Airlines will host the first airport DJ Drag Brunch at Newark Liberty International (EWR) on June 20 in order in order to celebrate Pride Month and The Trevor Project. The brunch, produced by Jake Resnicow and hosted by Harmonica...
ORD, MDW to Get Gambling in Proposed Illinois Law
The introduction of slot machines at O’Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW) is much closer to reality after the Illinois legislature passed a $12 billion capital funding bill this weekend that dramatically expands gambling in the state. House Bill...
Stellar Partners, Inc. Completes Pacific Gateway Concessions Purchase
HMSHost subsidiary Stellar Partners, Inc. has finalized the acquisition of Pacific Gateway Concessions. Through the 51-store acquisition across 10 airports, Stellar gains an estimated $85.6M in annualized sales going forward, increasing its diverse portfolio to more...
HMSHost Opens Skillet At SEA
HMSHost has opened Skillet, a modern diner, in the North Satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The local Seattle brand initially launched as a food truck at the airport. This new full-service dining experience opened in collaboration with The...
SAT Launches Augmented Reality Exhibit
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has a new way for passengers to learn about the city’s past with an interactive 3D exhibit. The “Experience History: Alamo Edition” is now a part of the airport’s Cultural Exhibit series. Visitors will be able to experience the...
Flying Saucer Opens at DFW
SSP America has opened the Flying Saucer restaurant at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Flying Saucer Draught Emporium originally debuted in the mid-90s in Fort Worth as a restaurant and bar concept that embraced the burgeoning craft beer movement. Since...
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