Budget is a 2.5 percent increase and is planned around nine major initiatives. BOSTON, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today voted to approve a Business Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 of $592 million, which is a 2.5 percent increase or $14.4 million higher than the previous year. The budget reflects… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Airports
Report: Heathrow is better located for passengers, business and jobs than new hub airport at Stansted or in Thames Estuary
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new report, entitled “Best placed for Britain”, says that expanding Heathrow is the quickest way for Britain to get ahead in the global race, connecting the UK to growing markets around the world faster and at less cost to the taxpayer than any other hub option. The report has been compiled… Read the full press release
Wayfinding made easier with Newly Installed Signage in Copenhagen Airport
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers will now have an easier time finding their way at Copenhagen Airport. New signage has been adapted to passengers’ needs, and digital and fixed signs have been coordinated. Danish design and branding agency Kontrapunkt has designed the new signage installed in connection with the major refurbishment and expansion of Terminal 2…. Read the full press release
The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority approves City of Apache Junction Membership
MESA, Ariz., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority voted unanimously to approve the City of Apache Junction as the sixth member government in the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix and the Gila River Indian Community comprise the remaining membership. Each member government has a single Board seat and vote…. Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Won the “Best Airport for the Middle East region” award from Airports Council International
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) received last week the prestigious award of “Best Airport for the Middle East region” from the Airports Council International (ACI) in an award ceremony at Çiragan Palace in Istanbul Turkey during the council’s annual meeting. The award came as a result of the… Read the full press release
HKIA reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume
HONG KONG, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume. Passenger trips and flight movements continued their upward trajectories, recording year-on-year growth of 1.1% and 5.1% to 4.9 million and 30,530 respectively, while cargo throughput reached 342,000 tonnes, up 4.5% compared to… Read the full press release
Jung, Chang-Soo inaugurated as the 5th President & CEO of Incheon Airport
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Determined to focus on the 3rd phase of the Incheon Airport Expansion Project and key growth projects CEO Jung took over his official duties on June 4 when the inauguration ceremony was held at the Incheon Airport Corporation auditorium. CEO Jung, Chang-Soo who passed the 23rd Public Administration Examination in 1979 to… Read the full press release
Craig Richmond appointed New President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
Richmond, B.C., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors Chair Mary Jordan today announced the appointment of Craig Richmond to the role of President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. Under Richmond’s leadership, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will continue to grow as a global gateway, community contributor and North America’s best airport. A dedicated team… Read the full press release
London City Airport campaign targets West End political communities to fly from the East
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already the obvious choice for business travellers in Canary Wharf and the City, London City Airport is now turning its attention to Westminster. A multi-channel marketing campaign has been launched to target the business and political communities in and around the West End, to position LCY as a convenient alternative to Heathrow… Read the full press release
Registration Now Open for Midway International Airport’s first-ever 5K run
CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all runners and walkers – get your gear ready and prepare for takeoff! On September 15, the nation’s busiest square mile will get even busier when Midway International Airport hosts its first-ever 5K run on the airfield. People of all ages, including runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts, are invited to experience Chicago… Read the full press release
Sofia Airport: Bulgaria Air resumes flights from Sofia to Budapest
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since the last week of June 2013, Sofia Airport’s passengers will again have the possibility to fly directly to the capital city of Hungary. Scheduled flights on Sofia – Budapest route will be operated by Bulgaria Air, the airline ranking first among carriers at Sofia Airport by the number of serviced passengers. Two aircraft will operate on the new destination connecting the… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport welcomes the launch of Wizz Air service to Baku, Azerbaijan
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Budapest Airport welcomes the launch of scheduled service of Wizz Air to the capitol of Azerbaijan. The aircraft of the Hungarian low-cost carrier will depart twice a week at 21.25 from Budapest and will return the next day from Baku at 05.50 hours in the morning. This is the first regular intercontinental… Read the full press release
Traffic numbers for Oslo Airport in May continue to show steady growth
Traffic numbers for Oslo Airport in May continue to show steady growth. In May, the increase was 2.5% compared with May 2012. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Domestic traffic declined by 0.6 %, which was due to several holidays in connection with weekends in May, as well as a strike in Widerøe. International traffic increased by a… Read the full press release
Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study Report for Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, California, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) continues its leadership amongst American airports with the release today of the Air Quality and Source Apportionment Study (AQSAS) report for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This study is the first of its kind in the nation to comprehensively assess a major airport’s contribution to… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport Welcomes Extra Jetstar Flights
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport has welcomed news Jetstar is about to add flights between Christchurch and Auckland. CEO Jim Boult says the five extra weekly peak-time flights will begin in September, in response to demand. “The weekday demand between Christchurch and Auckland is very high at the moment, partially because of the rebuild of… Read the full press release
London City Airport installs solar-powered lighting systems at runway entry points
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The promise of a suntan from a holiday abroad isn’t the only thing about the sun that can be good for the aviation business, as demonstrated by the latest development at London City Airport. The only airport actually in London, LCY has installed solar-powered lighting systems at runway entry points. The two… Read the full press release
Kenton County Airport Board Announces Elections, Appointments
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The chair and vice chair of the Kenton County Airport Board were elected tonight to serve a second term. James Huff, of Huff Realty, will continue as board chair. He has served on the board since 2006 and was first appointed chair one year ago. Larry Savage, Regional Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo International Airport performance results for May and the first five months of 2013
Sheremetyevo is now the largest airport in Russia in terms of international passenger traffic 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has announced its performance results for May and the first five months of 2013. The number of passengers handled since the beginning of the year increased by 13.3% as compared to the same period in 2012, reaching 10.5 million people. Passenger traffic on international routes in… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley Airport passenger traffic increases in May 2013
Passenger Traffic Gains for Silicon Valley Airport in May 2013 — Calendar Year-to-Date Increase of 4.7 Percent — SAN JOSE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) passenger traffic increased 9.5 percent in May 2013 compared to the same month last year. This is the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year increased passenger traffic, for an overall… Read the full press release
Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction selected for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) framework
2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction have been selected as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, potentially worth up to £500 million in value over the next five years. The framework will initially operate for three years with the option for two 12-month extensions. The framework will… Read the full press release
Copenhagen Airport: More coffee, cake and kiosk before security screening
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the expansion of Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport is also upgrading the café and shopping facilities in the area before the security screening: Travellers will now be able to kick start their travels with a spot of self-indulgence at Lagkagehuset, Caffè Ritazza and 7-eleven’s new shop concept. With the official opening of… Read the full press release
The Social Tree — The Latest Enhancement To Singapore Changi Airport Experience
SINGAPORE, 2013-06-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport unveiled today its latest attraction that blends avant-garde design with interactive technology, allowing travellers to share their photo and video memories instantly and to retrieve them on subsequent visits to the airport. At close to nine metres tall and taking pride of place at the heart of Terminal… Read the full press release
The Panalpina Group joins Auckland Airport’s rapidly expanding Business District
2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Panalpina Group, one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions, is the latest in a string of global companies to join Auckland Airport’s rapidly expanding Business District Operating a global network with over 500 offices in more than 80 countries, and employing 15,000 people worldwide, Panalpina World Transport is… Read the full press release
New Poll Result Shows More Residents Back Heathrow Than Oppose It
2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — New polling of the communities around Heathrow shows that more people back Heathrow than oppose it. The findings have prompted Heathrow to announce that it will provide funding for a community campaign to give a voice to the hundreds of thousands of residents who back Heathrow. The survey, which was conducted by… Read the full press release
Incheon Airport wins the ASQ Award for the eighth time and will be hosting the ‘2014 ACI General Assembly’
Incheon, Korea, 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Incheon Airport had the honor of being named as the best in airport service for eight consecutive years, at an award ceremony organized by the Airports Council International (ACI) at the Çıragan Palace Hotel Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey on June 12th (local time in Korea). At the ACI World Congress… Read the full press release
Auckland Airport Launches new and improved website
2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you are one of the millions of people who enter or exit New Zealand every year, or you simply drop off or pick up friends and family, accessing information and planning your next visit to Auckland Airport just got whole a lot easier with the launch of a revamped website by… Read the full press release
Zurich Airport Key Figures for May 2013
2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traffic Figures: 2,173,806 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during May 2013, a gain of 2.1% versus May 2012. The year to date passenger growth stands at 0.0%. Traffic Figures 2,173,806 passengers were handled at Zurich Airport during May 2013, a gain of 2.1% versus May 2012. The year to date passenger growth stands… Read the full press release
Manchester Airport Escape Lounge wins Global Award in the Priority Pass of the Year Awards
2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Manchester Airport’s Escape Lounge has won a prestigious global award in the Priority Pass of the Year awards. The Terminal One Escape Lounge has been announced as winner of the Best Staff category, beating off competition from over 600 lounges around the world. Suzy Taylor, Manchester Airport Escape Lounges Manager, said: “To… Read the full press release
Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, elected President of ACI Europe
2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — European airports’ trade body ACI EUROPE yesterday held its Annual Assembly in Istanbul. At this assembly, Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, was elected to lead the organisation as President. ACI EUROPE is based in Brussels and represents over 450 airports in 46 European countries, including Russia and Turkey. Member airports handle 90%… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport reports positive growth in May in spite of the strike at Swissport
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport reports positive growth in May in spite of the strike at Swissport Passengers In May Brussels Airport welcomed 1,719,561 passengers, making it the third month in a row with positive growth after the slight dip in January and February. Passenger numbers were up 0.7% in May in spite of the… Read the full press release