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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. 

Golf Simulator Opens At DEN

Golf Simulator Opens At DEN

Travelers passing through Denver International Airport (DEN) can now swing a few clubs between flights at the airport’s new golf simulator. Golf DEN, now open at the western end of the Concourse A mezzanine, features pay-as-you-go playing packages, seating and...

Atlas Brew Works Opens First Airport Location At DCA

Atlas Brew Works Opens First Airport Location At DCA

DC-based Atlas Brew Works will open its first airport location at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The airport outpost, which will open November 19 in Terminal 2, will share a 2,425-square-foot space with fellow DC-based Zeke’s Coffee and offer...

ACI Announces New Scholarship For Women In Aviation

ACI Announces New Scholarship For Women In Aviation

Airports Council International (ACI) has announced a new ACI Fund scholarship for women in aviation. The scholarship, awarded by the organization as well as ACI training facilitator Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona, will recognize five women in the aviation industry who...

Servy Acquired by GrayMatter

Servy Acquired by GrayMatter

Self-service hospitality platform Servy has been acquired by Bangalore, India-based technology company GrayMatter Software Services. Servy, which was founded in 2014, currently provides mobile ordering technology in more than 80 airports worldwide. GrayMatter, founded...

Lights Out Sports Partners With ReachTV

Lights Out Sports Partners With ReachTV

Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman’s sports streaming platform Lights Out Sports TV will partner with travel entertainment platform ReachTV to premiere new programming on the network. Lights Out’s The Ultimate Fan Zone, which features original interviews,...

Farmer’s Fridge Opens Seven New Locations At SAN

Farmer’s Fridge Opens Seven New Locations At SAN

Fresh food vending brand Farmer’s Fridge will open seven new locations at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The vending machines, which offer jarred salads, grain bowls, wraps, sandwiches and snacks, will be located both pre- and post-security as well as in an...

SDF Breaks Ground On Security Checkpoint Expansion

SDF Breaks Ground On Security Checkpoint Expansion

The Louisville Regional Airport Authority kicked off Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)’s new security checkpoint expansion project with a formal groundbreaking on Thursday, November 7. Airport executives and local legislators gathered to celebrate...

Johnston & Murphy Opens Upgraded CLT Location

Johnston & Murphy Opens Upgraded CLT Location

Johnston & Murphy has unveiled a new, larger retail location at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The apparel store has relocated to an 1,850-square-foot space near the Terminal A/B connector that features updated interiors as well as the national...

PHL To Open Two Local Concepts

PHL To Open Two Local Concepts

Travelers visiting Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)’s MarketPlace PHL will soon be able to enjoy fare from two Philly-based brands. Concessionaire Jackmont Hospitality and ACDBE partner Brenda Branch of High Places Concessions will operate the first airport...

FWA Announces New Lounge

FWA Announces New Lounge

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) will open a new lounge designed for business travelers in 2025. The Gateway Lounge by STAR Bank, part of the airport’s East Terminal Expansion and Renovation Project, will offer passengers additional seating, restrooms,...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Food & Beverage Issue 2024

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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