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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. 

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,...

JMP Completes $2B Bond Insurance for JFK T6

JMP Completes $2B Bond Insurance for JFK T6

The Vantage Group-led JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) announced the successful issuance of $2 billion in bonds to finance the construction of the new Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Of the $2 billion marked to finance the first phase of the T6...

PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Agua Caliente Casinos have renamed the airport’s RJ Concourse the Agua Caliente Concourse. City of Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tribal chairman Reid D. Milanovich, Agua...

IND Releases Concessions RFP

IND Releases Concessions RFP

The Indianapolis Airport Authority has released a solicitation for concessions opportunities at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The solicitation includes six distinct locations throughout the terminal.   The Authority is hosting a pre-proposal meeting at IND...

ACI World Releases New Guide To Digital Transformation

ACI World Releases New Guide To Digital Transformation

The Airports Council International (ACI) World has released a new guide outlining best practices for airports to embrace digital infrastructure as a means of improving their commercial offering. The Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices...

JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One (NTO) has appointed a new executive vice president and a new chief legal officer to its executive team. Lisa Studness Reifer will serve as NTO’s executive vice president and chief commercial and strategy...

ATL Launches Small Business Program

ATL Launches Small Business Program

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has announced a new small business development program, the ATL Concessions Small Business Academy, which will engage operators interested in entering the ATL market on topics such as navigating the City of...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Post-Conference Issue 2024

In This Issue

 

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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