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OTG Expands Mill City Tavern at MSP
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) announced the reopening of a larger, 4,500 square foot Mill City Tavern in Terminal 1’s G Concourse. The full-service American bistro and bar has returned after a three-year hiatus next to gate G18. It’s the last of...
Tsakos Rejoins PHL
The Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), has named Konstantinos "Gus" Tsakos as its deputy director of internal audit and compliance. Tsakos comes to PHL after serving as...
LAWA Opens LAX Safe Parking Lot
Los Angeles International Airport will provide a secure parking lot and will allow people living in their vehicles to park overnight, under a new plan recently approved by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. LAX is the first airport in the country to...
Garrett Popcorn Shop Opens at MDW
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced the opening of one of Chicago’s hometown favorites, Garrett Popcorn Shop, at Midway International Airport (MDW). Located in the MDW Central Market, the new location serves Garrett Popcorn fan-favorites like Garrett...
Evolve By Hudson And Carry On Open at PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Marketplace PHL, which oversees retail and concessions at the airport, announced two new shopping options for travelers: Evolve by Hudson and Carry On. Evolve by Hudson is a one-stop shop tailored to the local market. With...
Nasr Appointed To Lead URW Airports
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has appointed Dany Nasr as CEO URW Airports, responsible for leading the continued growth of its award-winning portfolio of airport and transit retail programs. Nasr joins URW Airports as it begins its role as the exclusive commercial...
Wendy’s In Deal At CVG
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has partnered with local family franchisee, Sinkula, to bring Wendy's to travelers on-the-go.The new location, set to open this summer in the food court on Concourse B, offer Wendy’s quality breakfast, including...
PHL Names External Affairs Executive
The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), has appointed Jacqueline Lewis as deputy director of external affairs, a newly-created role that reports to the chief...
Plaza Premium Lounge Opens at MCO
Plaza Premium has opened a Plaza Premium Lounge at the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The lounge features a mix of amenities for both business and leisure travelers. Among the offerings are custom-designed seating options, quiet zones,...
Mishler Joins McFarland Johnson
McFarland Johnson, a planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction services firm, said Jeff Mishler has joined the firm as senior project manager in the firm’s aviation division. In his new role Mishler will serve as a technical lead for aviation...
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