San Diego International Airport Wins 2023 ACI-NA Environmental Achievement Award
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has been selected as the 2023 Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Environmental Achievement Award winner in the Mitigation Award Category. Earlier this year, SAN introduced renewable diesel for all non-road diesel vehicles and equipment on the airside. The judging panel praised the program, saying it was an effective […]
GTAA, Air Transat and Autism Ontario host first airport familiarization tour for autistic individuals and their families
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority partnered with Air Transat and Autism Ontario to host its first annual “Ready, Set, Fly…with YYZ” experience, a unique, immersive, and welcoming airport travel familiarization tour for families with neurodivergent needs. Amidst lots of laughter and smiles, about 100 people were welcomed at Toronto Pearson on Sunday for a chance […]
United Opens Two New Clubs in Denver, Including Its Largest Club in the World
United announced the opening of its largest United Club at Denver International Airport. This new, 35,000 sq.-ft. club is located in the B Concourse, providing a modern take on the United Club experience with a new feature bar offering beer flight boards to taste a seasonal rotation of premium local and craft beers. This club […]
WFS invests in a fifth, new-build cargo terminal in Madrid to provide growth capacity
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of The SATS Group, is to open a fifth cargo handling terminal at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport to provide additional growth capacity and secure its position as Madrid’s largest independent handling provider. Construction of the new 6,500m₂ terminal has now commenced and WFS aims to begin operations from the […]
Alaska Airlines announces next step of biometric strategy with passport verification before international travel
Alaska Airlines is helping you skip even more airport lines. With a couple quick photos, we’re helping you securely verify your passport before arriving at the airport. That means more time to pick up that last minute sunscreen or get your vacation started early with a pre-flight beverage. Every traveler leaving or entering the United States is […]
Restricting Destinations from Santos Dumont Airport Limits Customer Choice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) voiced its grave concern regarding the CONAC-MPOR Resolution issued on 10 August 2023. If implemented as announced, this resolution will restrict scheduled commercial flights at Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to domestic destinations within a 400-kilometer radius from 2 January 2024. By limiting the offer to and […]
SkyTeam’s Santiago Lounge now welcoming Priority Pass members
SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class or Frequent Flyer status. Designed with sustainability in mind and highlighting the country’s rich culture, cuisine and winemaking […]
Emirates Welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International
Air Canada and Emirates today announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores […]
ACI World confirms top 20 busiest airports worldwide
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world and revealing airport passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement rankings for over 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries and territories. The dataset’s key findings confirm total global passenger traffic for 2022—surpassing 6.6 […]
First Carbon Capture Tool for Airport Terminals Developed by IATA and Atkins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), working with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group has created a suite of innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets – for the first time. The digital toolkit will enable airports to better understand and […]
