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IAADFS Reelects Board Members
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) announced three board of directors members - Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional, Mark Mariani of 3Sixty Duty Free, and Enrique Urioste of Dufry - were reelected for additional terms. In...
FAT Begins Terminal Expansion
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) broke ground on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel demands for the city of Fresno and California’s Central Valley. The terminal expansion will include a new concourse...
JFK New Terminal Partners With Korean Air
The New Terminal One, a consortium of labor, operating and financial partners building the new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced a new partnership with Korean Air to provide passengers with a transformed premium in-terminal experience....
SAT Inks Deal For Gate Expansion Project
The San Antonio City Council approved an ordinance enabling San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to negotiate and execute a design-build services contract for a new ground load facility to support additional gates. The contract with Hensel Phelps Construction for...
CAC Supports Verified Traveler Program
The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) voice support for the Canadian government’s plan to roll out risk-based screening in Canada. Monette Pasher, CAC president, said the Verified Traveler Program, which relies on risk-based screening, is a major step forward that will...
TUL Launches First Visitor Pass Program
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has launched a new TUL Visitor Pass program, allowing the non-traveling public to secure a visitor pass that grants access to the post-security side of the terminal. Visitors can meet arriving passengers or simply enjoy the amenities...
Paradies Lagardère Opens Aletitude at AVL
Paradies Lagardère has opened a new food and beverage outlet, Aletitude, at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The location includes a bar serving a selection of on-tap and bottled beer and wine, and also offers grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. Aletitude is located...
CAK Brings Bees to Airport
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) launched a new initiative to introduce bees to the airfield as part of the airport's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. In partnership with Hartville Honey Bee Farm, the airport will host 60 colonies of bees...
IND Earns Sensory Inclusive Certification
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) announced it is now a KultureCity certified venue because of its many features and efforts to be sensory inclusive to the traveling public. IND airport staff are trained to recognize airport guests with sensory needs as well as...
PS Plans Private Terminal For MIA
PS, the private luxury terminal service for commercial flights, said it will expand to Miami International Airport (MIA), where it will open the airport’s first private terminal in 2025. PS will convert PanAm’s former Miami headquarters at the airport to a private...
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