By MARTIN MOODIEThe European Commission yesterday announced it had cleared the acquisition by Autogrill of 100% of World Duty Free Europe Ltd. from BAA Ltd. as compatible with EU antitrust law. The commission said it had concluded that the transaction "would not...

Work Options for Women has given its Employer of the Year award to Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services at Denver International (DEN). The company accepted the award at a May 12 ceremony. The nonprofit organization focuses on helping low-income women...

Albert Capital Finance Authority and Edmonton Airports have reached an agreement to finance a $1.1B capital program at Edmonton International (YEG). The Alberta Capital Finance Authority Act created the ACFA in 1956 to provide flexible funding for capital projects to...

SSP has brought a new twist on Asian cuisine to London Luton.  YamYamToGo, which can be found before security, features Chinese, Indonesian and Thai classics; none of the dishes are deep fat fried. Consumers choose their main dish, which comes with rice or...

ARINC Inc. and Gate Gourmet have announced a partnership to market on-board sales programs to airlines and passenger rail systems. Gate Gourmet, which specializes in airline catering and onboard retail management, will offer ARINC's SkyBuy sales technology; in turn,...

The Halifax International Airport Authority has signed a letter of intent with New Castle Hotels LLC and Southwest Properties Ltd. to design, build and manage a full-service Sheraton Hotel at Halifax International (YAZ). "We are delighted to be working with New Castle...

Lambert-St. Louis International (STL) is getting a restaurant makeover. The $16M plan will offer more upscale and local food choices, more seats and better services, and is part of a seven-year, 11-month contract extension with HMSHost Corp. It awaits final approval...

The Vancouver Airport Authority and Citi Infrastructure Investors will pursue the sourcing, funding and maximization of potential airport opportunities via YVR Airport Services Ltd. CII also will acquire 50% of YVRAS shares; in exchange, YVRAS will become CII's...

Richard Rodriguez has been named commissioner of Chicago's Department of Aviation. The appointment by Mayor Richard Daley comes after previous Commissioner Nuria Fernandez's resignation April 16. Rodriguez, 37, has served on Daley's Cabinet as head of the Building...

Four staff members have joined Airports Council International-North America. On the Government Affairs team, Rachel Wanner and Annie Russo have been named directors, and Channon Hanna is associate director. Deirdre Clemmons has joined the organization as director of...