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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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