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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

Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Ashley Cooper Provisions Opens At CHS

Delaware North has opened a new food and beverage concept at Charleston International Airport (CHS) in the Terminal A-B connector. Ashley Cooper Provisions, a 50-seat restaurant named after the convergence of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, features a...

Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Gameway To Open At JFK T8

Entertainment lounge Gameway will open its latest location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 8 on December 16. The new Gameway Ultra location, operated in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), will feature luxury console and PC...

East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

East Bay Trails Opens At OAK

Paradies Lagardère has opened a new retail concept at Oakland International Airport (OAK). East Bay Trails, the first of 16 new Paradies Lagardère-operated stores slated to arrive at the airport, is located in Terminal 2 and offers apparel, convenience items, and...

CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

CHS Breaks Ground On New Terminal

  The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has broken ground on its newest terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The new terminal, part of the airport’s $2-billion CMH Next Project, will have 36 gates; a central marketplace with food, beverage...

New Chase Lounge Opens At SAN

New Chase Lounge Opens At SAN

Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has partnered with Chase to launch the latest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The new space, which opened in Terminal 2 on December 6 and spans over 10,000 square feet, features surfboard...

LaGuardia Gateway Partners Unveil “Terminal Bee” Character

LaGuardia Gateway Partners Unveil “Terminal Bee” Character

LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, has introduced Terminal Bee, a custom-developed character serving as the terminal’s friendly ambassador. Terminal Bee will “provide tips for travelers to navigate the terminal and bringing...

Third Commercial Service Airport Planned For Dallas Area

Third Commercial Service Airport Planned For Dallas Area

The City Council of the city of McKinney, Texas this week unanimously approved a zoning change that will allow McKinney National Airport (TKI) to expand, with the goal of offering commercial service. “I believe you will be seeing commercial flights in 2026 flying out...

ReachTV Partners With Bloomberg

ReachTV Partners With Bloomberg

Travel entertainment platform ReachTV and Bloomberg Media have announced a new agreement to integrate Bloomberg’s programming across ReachTV networks. The multi-year deal dictates that ReachTV will air three hours of Bloomberg Television Monday through Friday mornings...

SEA Debuts New Mascot

SEA Debuts New Mascot

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) unveiled its new mascot, Jett the SEA Otter. Modeled after the sea otters of the Pacific Northwest, Jett, billed as “an enthusiastic otter who’s always ready to lend a paw,”  was selected to serve as the airport’s brand...

Port of Seattle Names New Economic Director

Port of Seattle Names New Economic Director

The Port of Seattle has named Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha the new managing director of its Economic Development Division. Boungjaktha joins the Port of Seattle after serving as  an executive director for the Snohomish County Executive Office; managing director of global...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Retail Innovation Issue 2024

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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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