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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

HMSHost To Open RUSH-Themed Brewery at YYZ

HMSHost To Open RUSH-Themed Brewery at YYZ

HMSHost and Toronto craft brewery Henderson Brewing Company plan to open a new bar at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) that will also pay tribute to famed rock band RUSH. The 28-seat Henderson Brewery @ YYZ will be in a prime, pre-security area of Terminal...

SAV Adds Whill Power Chairs

SAV Adds Whill Power Chairs

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) has teamed up with Whill to enable passengers with mobility needs to use a Whill Model C2 power chair to navigate the airport. The Whill power chairs are free to use and are provided at the SAV mobility services counter...

Touchstone Hospitality Expands With HMSHost Deal

Touchstone Hospitality Expands With HMSHost Deal

Minority-owned Touchstone Hospitality (Touchstone) has entered into an agreement with global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, resulting in an extensive, multi-unit, joint venture partnership at John Glenn International Airport...

DFW Partners with Giant Innovation On Innovator Program

DFW Partners with Giant Innovation On Innovator Program

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has partnered with Giant Innovation on an effort to share knowledge and experiences garnered from its Everyday Innovator Program for the benefit of airports worldwide. Since its 2020 launch, DFW's Everyday Innovator...

Settlement Clears Way for AUS Expansion

Settlement Clears Way for AUS Expansion

The Austin City Council approved an $88 million settlement with LoneStar Airport Holdings, granting Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) the ability to move forward with its Airport Expansion and Development Program. This settlement process will end the two...

LAX, Delta Open New Ticketing Lobby

LAX, Delta Open New Ticketing Lobby

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have opened Delta’s new West Headhouse and Delta One Check-in and Ticketing Lobby at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s Terminal 3. The milestone represents the second-to-last major phase before the full...

MWAA Criticizes DCA Flights Push

MWAA Criticizes DCA Flights Push

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is urging Congress to defeat proposals to add up to 28 new flights at Reagan National Airport DCA. DCA averages 819 daily takeoffs and landings on its relatively short main runway, making it the most heavily...

Toys“R”Us To Open At DFW

Toys“R”Us To Open At DFW

WHP Global, the parent company of Toys”R”Us, has partnered with travel retailer Duty Free Americasto open the first-ever Toys“R”Us airport store at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The Toys“R”Us store will be located in Terminal A, and is slated to open...

TUL Opens Guest Services Areas

TUL Opens Guest Services Areas

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has opened two new areas, post-security, each featuring a sensory room, quiet room, service animal relief area, lactation room and family restroom. The new guest services areas are located on the lower levels of both Concourse A and...

ATL’s Coleman Joins Areas

ATL’s Coleman Joins Areas

Areas USA, has appointed Marlene Coleman as director of strategic alliances, responsible for driving business development for the concessionaire. Coleman brings more than 20 years of concessions experience, most recently as the concessions business development manager...

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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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