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EYW Begins Concourse A Expansion
Key West International Airport (EYW) has embarked on a $100 million terminal expansion designed to improve the airport’s level of service and operational flexibility. The design for the new building calls for clear story windows on the south side, bringing the outside...
LAX Opens Terminal 4.5 Core
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has opened the Terminal 4.5 Core, the first major component of a $1.62 billion project to upgrade Terminals 4 and 5 at the airport. The Terminal 4.5 Core provides direct connectivity to the Terminal 5 baggage claim and check-in...
SEA Expands Spot Saver Program
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is expanding the service hours of its Spot Saver TSA security check-in option until 10 p.m. nightly to reflect growing demand for the popular amenity. Originally piloted at SEA in 2021, Spot Saver virtual queuing allows...
Timber Pizza Opens At DCA
Jackmont Hospitality and BMG Baldi Management Group, have partnered with MarketPlace Development to open Timber Pizza Co. at Washington Regan National Airport. Located on American Airlines Terminal E, Timber Pizza is open daily and serves artisanal pizzas, empanadas,...
HMSHost Opens BurgerFi At JAX
HMSHost, ABCDE partner Lee Wesley Group, and fast-casual burger brand BurgerFi have opened a new location at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located in Concourse A, BurgerFi offer travelers “next-level” burgers made with fresh ingredients from top suppliers...
Mazza Promoted At OTG
OTG Management has promoted Natalie Mazza to the position of chief product officer, responsible for product development, strategic business planning and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on creating solutions with technology. Mazza joined OTG nine years ago and...
Two New F&B Locations Open At BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Fraport Maryland announced the addition of two new brands with ACDBE-ownership to the airport dining options with Rita’s Italian Ice and Brother’s BBQ Pitstop. Rita’s Italian Ice started in 1984...
Waymo Launches Autonomous Vehicle Service At PHX
Autonomous vehicle provider Waymo has launched a new service that allows travelers to take autonomous rides between the airport and downtown. Waymo is offering Trusted Tester participants the ability to try the ride with an autonomous specialist in the vehicle....
Gameway Unveils Ultra At LAX
Gameway, the premiere airport video gaming lounge, recently unveiled its new flagship Gameway Ultra location at the newly completed Delta Sky Way Terminal 3 at LAX. The sleek new store showcases a redesigned, immersive, trend-setting look, and expands Gameway’s luxury...
Slot Concession Hits $1B At LAS
Michael Gaughan’s Airport Slot Concession, which has been operating for 36 years at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), this year celebrates the milestone of having generated one billion dollars in revenue over the lifetime of the airport contract. In recent...
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