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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. 

SAN Certifies Some Concessions As Green

SAN Certifies Some Concessions As Green

San Diego International Airport (SAN) said more than half of all shops and restaurants at the airport have been certified as SAN Green Concessions in recognition of their significant efforts to conserve energy and water and reduce waste. The certification, earned by...

LAX Unveils New Budget Parking

LAX Unveils New Budget Parking

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has opened LAX Budget Parking, a new parking facility to provide an affordable option for travelers at LAX, with prices ranging from $15 to $20 per day and deeper discounts available at select times. LAX Budget Parking offers...

WH Smith NA Adds Utah Jazz Store At SLC

WH Smith NA Adds Utah Jazz Store At SLC

WH Smith North America (WHSNA), incorporating Marshall Retail Group and InMotion, has opened the first-ever Utah Jazz-dedicated airport team store inside Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The store, located between Gate 31 and Gate 33 in a recently opened...

JFK T4 Adds Google Indoor Live View

JFK T4 Adds Google Indoor Live View

JFKIAT, which operates John Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 4, announced the availability of Google Indoor Live View at Terminal 4, making it the first terminal in the New York metro area with this innovative technology. The technology provides...

Government Shutdown Looms, Threatening Travel

Government Shutdown Looms, Threatening Travel

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) warned that a federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel economy as much as $140 million a day, as it urged Congressional leaders to pass a short-term bill to fund the government. The new survey from Ipsos U.S Travel...

XWELL Adds Strech Services At Airports

XWELL Adds Strech Services At Airports

Airport health and wellness company XWELL has introduced a proprietary stretching service for XpresSpa airport locations nationally. The gentle stretch session was designed specifically for travelers, helping to maintain comfort and well-being when facing long-haul...

DEN Partners On New Travel Assist Program

DEN Partners On New Travel Assist Program

Denver International Airport (DEN) has revealed DEN Travel Assist brought to you by SkySquad, a new program designed to help travelers navigate DEN efficiently and with ease. DEN Travel Assist offers a simple online platform to book airport assistance, with rates...

TPA Begins $65M TSA Checkpoint Expansions

TPA Begins $65M TSA Checkpoint Expansions

Tampa International Airport has announced expansions of both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at Airsides A and E, to address inadequate space for modern security needs. At Airside A, the passenger boarding level will expand by 20,560...

LAX’ Erbacci Urges New Concessions Approaches

LAX’ Erbacci Urges New Concessions Approaches

Current airport strategies for concessions are not working and should be revised, according to Justin Erbacci, CEO for Los Angeles World Airports. Speaking at the Future Travel Experience Conference in Long Beach this week, Erbacci called concessions a “necessary...

SJC Pilots the BBGo Vehicle For Travelers

SJC Pilots the BBGo Vehicle For Travelers

San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has launched a pilot program for BBGo Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicles by San José-based tech start-up Blueberry Technology. The vehicles are aimed for those who do not want to use a wheelchair but who may still want...

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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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