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AXN’s PRE-CONFERENCE Issue
The February issue of Airport Experience News explores the food and beverage trends that are driving footfall and sales at street restaurants nationwide. Exotic and spicy are key attributes this year as consumers seek out unique dining experiences. This issue also includes the latest on sustainability efforts within airport concessions programs, as well as a look at the prognosis for airlines in 2025. Another feature takes a deeper dive into the concepts, brands, companies, teams and individuals who are in the running for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards. Winners will be announced at the upcoming AX Conference. Fact Book data analysis, an airport expansion overview and an interview with Ontario International Airport’s Atif Elkadi round out this issue, available now.
OAK Opens Two Stores
Oakland International Airport (OAK) has opened two new stores in Terminal 1. Oakland Duty Free, operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a variety of fragrances, spirits and confections while Little Main St. @OAK, also operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a...
ACK Selects New Airport Manager
The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission has named Warren Smith its new airport manager for Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Smith, who began his role on March 3, will manage terminal operations, airfield activities, business and service operations, and regulatory...
LGA Gateway Partners Awards STEM Education Non-Profit Grant
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)’s Terminal B developer LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have awarded STEM educational non-profit NYC FIRST, Inc. LGP’s first B-INSPIRED STEM Grant. With this grant, NYC FIRST will...
DTW Opens First 24/7 Store
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has opened its first 24-hour travel retail store. Corktown Place, named after Detroit’s oldest neighborhood and operated by Paradies Lagardère, offers travelers a variety of news and convenience items and will include a...
Fatburger Opens at DFW Employee Cafeteria
FAT (Fresh. Authentic.Tasty) Brands Inc. announced the opening of a Fatburger outpost in the American Airlines employee cafeteria at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new location, operated in partnership with Bankhead Food Group LLC and Gideon Toal...
Jabbrrbox and IWG Announce Smart Work Pods Partnership
High-tech privacy pod firm Jabbrrbox LLC and flexible workspace company International Workplace Group (IWG) have announced a new partnership to develop Jabbrrbox signature private workspaces across transit and public facilities. The two companies will install 3,750...
JFK Millennium Partners Selects K2 For T6 Security Checkpoint
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) has selected K2 Security Screening Group (K2 SSG) as its partner to install the security checkpoint screening system at John F. Kennedy International Airport...
MWAA Names Thomas Beatty EVP And COO
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has named Thomas R. Beatty its next executive vice president and COO. In his new role Beatty will manage operations, airfield safety, regulatory compliance and security functions at Ronald Reagan Washington...
DFW Launches Therapy Dog Thursdays
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) cafe brand Whisk & Bowl Bakery has launched a new weekly therapy dog initiative. Therapy Dog Thursdays, which will be held at Elevate Gourmet Brand-operated Whisk & Bowl Bakery’s Terminal A and C cafes, celebrates...
SFO’s Remote Bag Check Program Has Processed Over 15,000 Bags
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s free Remote Bag Check service has already processed over 15,000 bags since launching in November 2024. The service offers passengers the ability to check their bags, retrieve boarding passes and travel directly to their...
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F&B Trends Influence Restaurant Menus
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Green Concessions Programs Gain Steam
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
AX Awards Finalists Shine
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Airlines Have Mixed Performances, Outlooks
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
Atif Elkadi Shares Vision For ONT
2025 Pre-Conference Issue
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