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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. 

URW Announces New LAX Concessions

URW Announces New LAX Concessions

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, along with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), announced the opening of new retail and restaurants inside the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new dining options...

High Flying Opens Southie At OAK

High Flying Opens Southie At OAK

High Flying Foods has opened an airport location of the popular local eatery Southie at Oakland International Airport (OAK). Located in OAK Terminal 2, Southie offers travelers with fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast made from local ingredients, and also...

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Opens at SAN

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Opens at SAN

Minority-owned airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt, has opened the first airport location of beloved local San Diego coffee shop Dark Horse Coffee Roasters at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Located in Terminal 1 East, the kiosk offers the brand’s signature...

ACI-World Projects Air Travel Growth

ACI-World Projects Air Travel Growth

Airports Council International World (ACI-World) is projecting that global air traffic will reach 9.4 billion passengers next year, surpassing the 2019 high of 9.2 billion passengers. ACI-World said global passenger volume in 2023 is expected to reach 8.6 billion...

SEA Gets Approval For C Concourse Expansion

SEA Gets Approval For C Concourse Expansion

The Port of Seattle Commission approved a final program budget of $399 million for the C Concourse Expansion project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), which will transform the area where the C and D Concourses meet by adding four additional floors to the...

AD To Open Lounge In MDW In 2024

AD To Open Lounge In MDW In 2024

Midway International Airport (MDW) said it will have its first airport lounge in autumn 2024 through a partnership with Airport Dimensions and its Priority Pass lounge membership program. To be located in the airport’s Central Market at the intersection of Concourses...

Frank Joins Bambuza Hospitality

Frank Joins Bambuza Hospitality

Bambuza Hospitality Group has named Erin Frank to the team as director of brand growth and communications. Frank brings more than 18 years experience in marketing and communications for both the publishing and technology areas. For more than a decade she ran the...

JFK Millennium Partners Issues Concessions RFQ

JFK Millennium Partners Issues Concessions RFQ

JFK Millennium Partners, the company hired by the Port Authority of NY/NJ to build and operate the future Terminal 6 at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), has launched its concessions procurement for the future East Food Hall in Terminal 6. Interested...

AI Enabled Retail Opens At JCO

AI Enabled Retail Opens At JCO

A concessionaire at Jackson Hole Airport (JCO) in Wyoming has implemented an AI-enabled autonomous retail solution designed to streamline the shopping experience with touchless self-checkout technology. The UST Vision Checkout technology is deployed at the Bistro and...

OTG & Starbucks Unveil Pick Up Concept

OTG & Starbucks Unveil Pick Up Concept

OTG and Starbucks are partnering on the first airport Pick Up concept, with three initial locations opening in George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal E this fall. The first of three openings will take place on Friday, September 29. Starbucks Pick Up will...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

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Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

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Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

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Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

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New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

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