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Firkin & Flyer Brings British Pub Fare To BWI
Airmall has opened Firkin & Flyer, a British-style pub in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI). The restaurant, located in the BC Connector, features a 3,712 square-foot pub and a separate 1,075 square-foot lounge area. “The addition of...
Uber Picks Up Service At CVG
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International (CVG) is the latest airport to allow Uber to operate in the airport. “Our customers desire options,” says Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG. “Uber joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand...
Stantec Acquires VA Consulting
Stantec, a North American design firm, has acquired VA Consulting, a community development, transportation and water-engineering firm that serves areas of California and Arizona. "We value both the talent and regional reputation held by VA Consulting as we continually...
Areas Awarded New Dining Locations In LAX
A new batch of concepts will hit Los Angeles International (LAX) throughout 2016 and 2017, courtesy of Areas USA. The company has been awarded 10-year contracts for four dining spaces in Terminal 1 of the airport, which is developed by Westfield Concession Management....
Pacific Gateway Brings New U.S. News & World Report Location To IAH
Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is now home to a new U.S. News & World Report location. Pacific Gateway Concessions, in conjunction with United Airlines and Westfield Concession Management, brought in the new location, which is placed...
Paradies Hosts Promotion To Raise Money For Childhood Hunger
Paradies is dedicating the month of September to ending childhood hunger. The company’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry program will run through the entire month of September in 40 locations in 18 airports. Paradies will donate 25 cents for every cup of coffee sold in...
New Batch Of Retailers Lands At IAD
Washington Dulles International (IAD) is now home to nine new retail stores. In Concourse A, there is a Burberry and Montblanc, both operated by Duty Free Americas in conjunction with Concourse Concessions. The same companies operate the new Coach, Kiehl’s, Thomas...
Paradies, Rathbun Bring Hickory To DFW
Chef Kent Rathbun, in partnership with Paradies, soon will be introducing his Hickory concept to travelers at Dallas/Forth Worth International (DFW). “We are thrilled to have been chosen by DFW to bring Hickory to the airport,” says Bill Casey, senior vice president...
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Ruling On Proposition 1 In Sea-Tac
The Washington Supreme Court last week ruled that the entirety of Proposition 1 be upheld, meaning workers’ wages will be going up at Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). The 5-4 vote means Proposition 1, an initiative that raised the minimum wage for hospitality and...
OTG, United Open Gate Lounge, Dining Oases At EWR
OTG Management, in partnership with United Airlines, has unveiled its first Dining Oases and Gate Lounge at Newark Liberty International (EWR). “The opening of the first permanent dining concepts at Newark’s Terminal C represent a significant milestone in the...
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