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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. 

MKE Extends HMSHost Lease

MKE Extends HMSHost Lease

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has extended HMSHost by Avolta lease by two years. The concessionaire will now continue to operate its MKE concepts through 2031. During its tenure at MKE, HMSHost has opened a wide variety of concessions concepts, from...

OAK-SFO Battle Heats Up

OAK-SFO Battle Heats Up

The naming controversy underway between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and what is now being called the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) escalated further this week when OAK owner The Port of Oakland filed its opposition papers...

ReachTV Premieres Cooking Series

ReachTV Premieres Cooking Series

ReachTV has partnered with Chef Lorena Garcia to debut a new original cooking series. Stand & Stir with Chef Lorena Garcia, which will air on ReachTV’s network of 2,400 airport gates, 750 airport venues and 500,000 hotel rooms, will feature the Venezuelan-born...

GSP Opens Soccer-Themed Pub

GSP Opens Soccer-Themed Pub

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has rebranded its Thomas Creek Grille to reflect the popularity of its local professional soccer team, the Greenville Triumph. The Triumph Taproom, operated by Metz Culinary Management, features an updated menu of pub...

AUS Celebrates Key Construction Milestone

AUS Celebrates Key Construction Milestone

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the completion of the structural steel installation for its Journey with AUS West Infill project. The project, which broke ground in April and is slated to open in 2026, will expand the airport’s Barbra Jordan...

Avolta Launches Loyalty Program

Avolta Launches Loyalty Program

Avolta has announced the launch of its new traveler loyalty program, Club Avolta. The program, which is being rolled out across Avolta-operated retailers in 73 countries, offers participating travelers exclusive member pricing, members-only offers, experiences,...

JFK T6 Celebrates Construction Milestone

JFK T6 Celebrates Construction Milestone

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) T6 consortium JFK Millennium Partners celebrated the installation of the final piece of structural steel in the first phase of...

RSW Begins Phase Two Expansion

RSW Begins Phase Two Expansion

The Lee County Port Authority has begun Phase 2 of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)’s Terminal Expansion project. The $1 billion project, part of the airport’s Master Plan Update, will add a new ticketing lobby and baggage claim area; add a new TSA...

OAK Launches 3D Route Map

OAK Launches 3D Route Map

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) has launched a new digital navigation tool, WhereWeFly. The platform, built by 3D mapping firm FlightPath3D and available through OAK’s website, allows travelers to access a 3D route map of OAK itineraries along...

GRR Opens Sensory Room

GRR Opens Sensory Room

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has opened a new space designed to support travelers with sensory sensitivities. GRR’s Sensory Room was created in partnership with nonprofit Disability Advocates of Kent County and HKS, Inc. architects and was built by...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Leadership & Culture Issue 2023

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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