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LAX Bans Sale Of Plastic Water Bottles
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has adopted a new policy prohibiting the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of a plan to reduce plastic waste at LAWA facilities and move toward zero...
The Dearborn To Open At ORD
A joint venture between Master ConcessionAir and ACDBE partner Airbrands will open The Dearborn in the newly expanded Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports announced ....
FAA Awards Sustainability Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration announced about $92 million in projects for U.S. airport for a variety of sustainability initiatives, including solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies. Of the total funding, slightly less than...
LGA Gets New GM
The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey has named Kevin O’Driscoll to the roll of deputy general manager for LaGuardia Airport (LGA), responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the airport and for building strong partnerships with airport stakeholders...
Scrabis Named XWELL CFO
XWELL has appointed Suzanne Scrabis as its new chief financial officer, where she will be tasked with removing cost from the health and wellness brand’s business without compromising the ability to build long-term profitability. Scrabis brings more than two decades of...
Paradies Lagardère Appoints Bisset As EVP
Paradies Lagardère has appointed David Bisset as its new executive vice president. At the end of the year he will become the company’s new chief development officer, succeeding Gerry Savaria, who will be stepping down after 33 years of service to the organization. A...
HMSHost To Offer Open Table In Canada
HMSHost said it will roll out Open Table at many of its Canadian airport restaurant locations, enabling passenger to book reservations to dine while awaiting their flights. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the first Canadian airport to add the...
LAX ConRAC Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s soon to be completed Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) had been given the Leadership n Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design and construction....
Paradies Lagardère to Upgrade Concessions at BDL
Paradies Lagardère will upgrade its existing establishments at Bradley International Airport (BDL), including the addition of two new dining concepts, the Connecticut Airport Authority said. Paradies Lagardère operates six retail locations at BDL - two CNBC Stores,...
ROAM Fitness Opens At PHL
ROAM Fitness’ upscale airport gym and wellness concept has opened a location at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), enabling travelers to buy, rent or bring in their own exercise attire for an invigorating workout before, after or between flights. The PHL...
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