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Vantage Group Launches New Aviation Infrastructure Investment Initiative

Transportation development firm Vantage Group has announced the launch of a new aviation venture initiative. Vantage Futures will seek to partner with early-stage, seed and Series B companies focused on sustainable aviation technology, connected infrastructure and...
Sarah McKeon

PANYNJ Selects McKeon As Aviation Director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has selected Sarah McKeon to succeed Charles Everett Jr. as director of aviation for the Port Authority’s airports, effective March 1. Everett will retire after a 40-year career in aviation.  The Port Authority’s aviation...
Ricky Smith

Smith Named General Manager Of ATL

Ricky Smith has been selected as the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) beginning April 2. Smith is currently executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he is responsible for the management...

JFKIAT Announces New T4 Concessions

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), have announced nine new  food and beverage concepts as part of the terminal’s $1.5-billion...

Port Of Oakland Appoints Kristi McKenney Executive Director

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Kristi McKenney The Port of Oakland’s new executive director, following current executive director Danny Wan’s retirement February 28.  McKenney, who will be the first woman to serve as executive director in the...

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AXN’s PRE-CONFERENCE Issue

The February issue of Airport Experience News explores the food and beverage trends that are driving footfall and sales at street restaurants nationwide. Exotic and spicy are key attributes this year as consumers seek out unique dining experiences. This issue also includes the latest on sustainability efforts within airport concessions programs, as well as a look at the prognosis for airlines in 2025. Another feature takes a deeper dive into the concepts, brands, companies, teams and individuals who are in the running for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards. Winners will be announced at the upcoming AX Conference. Fact Book data analysis, an airport expansion overview and an interview with Ontario International Airport’s Atif Elkadi round out this issue, available now.

PIT Partners with AI firm to Monitor Wait Times

PIT Partners with AI firm to Monitor Wait Times

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is partnering with local artificial intelligence (AI) software firm Zenzors to take some of the stress out of travel by providing travelers with accurate times at TSA security check points. Zenzors software uses data gathered via...

Massport Unveils “Logan Forward” at BOS

Massport Unveils “Logan Forward” at BOS

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced a new communication plan, “Logan Forward” with a new website and text alert program, to keep passengers, airline and airport employees and other stakeholders up to date on an upcoming series of construction...

First Gates of Harvey Milk Terminal Open at SFO

First Gates of Harvey Milk Terminal Open at SFO

Looking to make travel less stressful and more entertaining and engaging, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this month opened the first nine-gate section of the $2.4 billion Terminal 1 — now renamed Harvey Milk Terminal 1 — to celebrate the life of the famed,...

STL Welcomes New Dunkin Donuts Kiosk

STL Welcomes New Dunkin Donuts Kiosk

OHM Concession Group this month adds a second Dunkin Donuts location in Terminal 2 of St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), giving travelers even more opportunities to indulge in their favorite Dunkin treats and beverages while flying in or out of St. Louis....

Pet Therapy Program SDF WAGS Launches

Pet Therapy Program SDF WAGS Launches

Louisville Muhammed Ali International Airport (SDF) has launched the new pet therapy program, SDF WAGS, to take the some of the stress out of air travel by letting passengers interact with animals while in the terminal both pre- and post-security. The therapy animals...

United Airlines Invests in CLEAR

United Airlines Invests in CLEAR

United Airlines announced a new partnership with CLEAR, the secure identity company that uses biometrics to speed travelers through security, that includes a strategic equity investment and free or discounted CLEAR membership for U.S.-based Mileage Plus Members. The...

Areas Unveils Piattino at EWR

Areas Unveils Piattino at EWR

Areas has partnered with New Jersey-based Villa Restaurant Group to open Piattino at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), enabling travelers to enjoy the feeling of being in a neighborhood bistro while awaiting their next flight. The 2,300 square-foot concept...

SSP America Opens Little Chihuahua at SFO

SSP America Opens Little Chihuahua at SFO

SSP America has opened an airport location of local taqueria The Little Chihuahua at San Francisco International ‘s (SFO) newly re-developed Harvey Milk Terminal 1, bringing fast-casual Mexican food to travelers. First opened in 2007 as a neighborhood taqueria, The...

AtYourGate Food, Retail Delivery Joins ONT

AtYourGate Food, Retail Delivery Joins ONT

San Diego-based tech startup AtYourGate this week begins offering passengers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) the opportunity to order concession food, beverage and retail items via mobile app and have them delivered right to the gate while they await their...

Airport Lounge Development Expands Team

Airport Lounge Development Expands Team

Plano, TX-based Airport Lounge Development (ALD), a premier developer and operator of airport lounges around the world, announces that Chris Gwilliam has joined the company as vice president of business development and Jeffrey Denmon is coming on as director of...

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In This Issue

 

F&B Trends Influence Restaurant Menus

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Green Concessions Programs Gain Steam

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

AX Awards Finalists Shine

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Airlines Have Mixed Performances, Outlooks

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Atif Elkadi Shares Vision For ONT

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

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