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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...

US Travel Urges Reforms Before “Mega Decade Of Events”

The United States is on the brink of a historic travel surge, but without immediate action, the country’s outdated air travel system will strain under the pressure, according to a new report released by the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel, part of the U.S....

MAC Approves New Terminal 2 Concessions

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board has approved a batch of new and redesigned concessions concepts scheduled to open at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as part of the airport’s $263-million Terminal 2 expansion project.  The MAC selected...

Rhee To Depart CDA In April

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Jamie Rhee on Thursday announced her retirement, effective April 15, 2025. Rhee was appointed in 2018 and has overseen transformational projects at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The change came after...

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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.

AUS Welcomes New Concessions

AUS Welcomes New Concessions

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the opening of two new concessions concepts at its Barbara Jordan Terminal, including a pre-security outpost of the popular Miami-based Half Moon Empanadas, operated in a joint-venture partnership between the...

MAC Promotes Isabella Rhawie To Commercial Revenue VP

MAC Promotes Isabella Rhawie To Commercial Revenue VP

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has announced the promotion of Isabella Rhawie to vice president of commercial revenue. Rhawie, who has served as MAC’s interim vice president of revenue development since July 2024 as well as director of concessions and...

LGB Reaches Food Scrap Recycling Milestone

LGB Reaches Food Scrap Recycling Milestone

Long Beach Airport (LGB) announced that its food scrap recycling program has diverted 35 tons of organic waste from landfills since its inception in 2021. The LBG program, created in partnership with concessionaire Paradies Lagardère, sorts organic food scraps from...

MSY Unveils New Brand Identity

MSY Unveils New Brand Identity

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has unveiled a new brand identity ahead of Super Bowl LIX. At a pre-Super Bowl employee pep rally, airport leaders revealed the airport’s new visual branding, which features an updated Fleur de Lis “Plane de Lis”...

SSP America Promotes George Mboya To Deputy CEO

SSP America Promotes George Mboya To Deputy CEO

Concessionaire SSP America announced the promotion of current CFO George Mboya to the role of deputy CEO. Mboya will continue to serve as CFO while expanding his responsibilities to include management across SSP’s growth and daily operations. Mboya joined SSP America...

COS Director Of Aviation Announces Retirement

COS Director Of Aviation Announces Retirement

Greg Phillips will retire from his position as Colorado Springs Airport (COS) director of aviation on February 7. Phillips joined COS in January 2017, helping lead the airport’s $36 million ElevateCOS modernization project as well as its expansion of air service. A...

DEN To Open Finch On The Fly Kiosk

DEN To Open Finch On The Fly Kiosk

Fine-casual restaurant group Olive & Finch Collective will open a new grab-and-go kiosk called Finch on the Fly at Denver International Airport (DEN). Located in Concourse A, the kiosk will offer health-conscious fare ranging from ready-to-eat salads, sandwiches,...

Hudson Riehle To Retire From National Restaurant Association

Hudson Riehle To Retire From National Restaurant Association

Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association’s Research and Knowledge Group, will retire in April. Riehle, who has served in the organization for over 38 years, helped refine research processes on everything from annual sales and...

Devin LaPlume Joins Gameway As Business Development Manager

Devin LaPlume Joins Gameway As Business Development Manager

Airport entertainment lounge brand Gameway has appointed Devin LaPlume as its new business development manager. Devin joins Gameway after founding the esports cafe brand All Systems Go Enterprises in 2018. LaPlume will be responsible for heading up Gameway’s growth...

ARI Unveils Refurbished Duty-Free Stores At YEG

ARI Unveils Refurbished Duty-Free Stores At YEG

Leaders from travel retailer ARI gathered to unveil two updated duty-free stores at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) on January 22. The refurbished Edmonton Duty Free stores, located in YEG’s Domestic-International Departures Lounge and the U.S. Departures Lounge,...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Customer Service Issue 2024

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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