Latest News
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.Â
SSP Unveils New Concept At MIA
SSP America had opened the first airport location of legendary south Florida restaurant Jackson Soul Food at Miami International Airport (MIA). Branded as Jackson Square, the MIA location also includes Jackson Soul Food’s Chick-fil-A franchise and is accessible to...
MCO Issues RSQ For Interior Upgrades
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved two measures to issue a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) for the refurbishment of the interiors at Airsides 1 & 3 and the interior refurbishment of Levels 1 & 2 at Terminals A & B at...
IAH Adds Ablution and Prayer Room
Houston Airports has opened its first ablution room and prayer room at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to provide a calming and welcoming space for passengers of all faiths and beliefs.   Located in Terminal D near Gate D15 and an existing Interfaith...
OMA Breaks Ground On Terminal Project
The Omaha Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on the $950 million Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program at Eppley Airfield (OMA). The project will nearly double the size of the existing terminal. Dave Roth, CEO...
New F&B Locations Open At HOU
Five new food and beverage locations from concessionaires Areas HOU JV and LaTrelle’s Management – have opened at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. The Spot, The Spot Bar, Velvet Taco, Fat Cat Creamery and Dunkin Donuts are open to the public, and the airport said...
WHSmith-NA Opens New Retail At DEN
WH Smith North America has opened three specialty retail concepts at Denver International Airport (DEN), with Market 5280 and WH Smith in the airport’s A Gates, and River North News in the B Gates. Market 5280 is a contemporary take on the traditional newsstand,...
MCA Opens Three Restaurants At SLC
Master ConcessionAir has opened three new dining options at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). P.F. Chang's, Rockwell Ice Cream, and Hugo Coffee Roasters are all located in Concourse A. P.F. Chang’s offers flavorful dishes boasting a variety of iconic dishes...
Mission Yogurt Opens TAPS At SNA
Mission Yogurt has opened TAPS Fish House & Brewery in Terminal C at John Wayne Airport (SNA). The concessions operator said it had been working for several years to bring TAPS to SNA, originally in partnership with the brand’s previous owners. After TAPS was...
MCA Opens ORD T5 Concessions
Master ConcessionAir and partner Airbrands, in a joint venture called Chicago Hospitality Partners, have opened two restaurants at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5. The Hampton Social, a Hamptons-inspired lifestyle restaurant, features a coastal cuisine and...
Passenger Traffic To Double By 2042, ACI-World Projects
Global commercial passenger traffic is projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2024, surpassing 2019 levels, and is expected to double by 2042, according to the world airport traffic forecast released by Airports Council International (ACI) World. The latest forecast...
MAGAZINE
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
VIDEO
PODCASTS
Subscribe!
Airport Experience® News offers comprehensive memberships, allowing you to personalize your level of engagement and support with AX’s growing network of news, content and events with ease. Memberships offer the flexibility to explore the resources that matter to your business the most, all rolled into just one convenient purchase each year. Join the AX community today!
