Category Archives: Airports

New Swissport Facility in Auckland Enhances Regional Air Cargo Network with Advanced Handling and Security

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched its new air cargo operations at Auckland Airport, unveiling a cutting-edge facility that expands the company’s logistics network in New Zealand and throughout Asia-Pacific. With direct airside access, advanced cargo screening systems, cold storage for perishables, and digital infrastructure for real-time monitoring, the 8,500-square-metre terminal aims to set a new… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Tops National Brand Index as Ireland’s Leading Airport for Third Year

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(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport has retained its status as Ireland’s number one airport brand for the third consecutive year in the 2025 RED C Brand Reaction Index, which assesses emotional brand connection among Irish consumers. The airport rose three places from last year, ranking 48th out of 176 brands and remaining the top-performing airport brand… Read the full news article

Lufthansa, Fraport and zeroG Roll Out AI System “seer” to Optimize Aircraft Handling at Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article

Strategic MoU sets dnata and IAG on a path to innovation, consistency and long-term value with LAX win and wider rollout ahead

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(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport breaks into Travel + Leisure’s top ten global airports as Europe’s sole representative

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(IN SHORT) Helsinki Airport has been voted one of the world’s top ten airports in Travel + Leisure’s July 2025 Best Awards—the only European airport to make the list. Earning seventh place out of nearly 180,000 reader votes, the airport was assessed on factors like accessibility, passenger processing, dining, shops and design. This is Helsinki… Read the full news article

Bulgaria’s seaside base grows stronger as Wizz Air holds 20% market share in Varna, flies 13 destinations to six countries and records 99.1% flight completion

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air is celebrating eight years at its Varna base, Bulgaria’s first summer base, having served more than 4.8 million passengers since 2017. In April 2025, the airline added a second Airbus A321neo in Varna to match growing demand. The carrier now offers 13 routes to six countries, including exclusive services to Milan… Read the full news article

Wizz Air celebrates 8 million passengers in Iași after a decade of growth, 21 winter routes and a dominant share of airport traffic

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has surpassed 8 million passengers at Iași International Airport, marking more than ten years of operations since launching flights in December 2014 and opening its base in July 2016. The 8,000,000th traveller, arriving from Milan Bergamo on July 22nd, received a €100 voucher. Today, Wizz Air offers 21 routes to 13… Read the full news article

Travelport+ Accelerates Air Searches by 23%, Delivers Sub‑One‑Second Results Amid 200% Volume Surge

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(IN SHORT) Travelport has accelerated its Travelport+ platform’s air search speed to 0.84 seconds—23% faster—despite a 200% increase in search volume since 2023. Enhanced booking capabilities and integrations like Content Optimizer and Productivity Automator provide travel agents with streamlined workflows and greater upsell potential. Independent research by Dynata and user feedback on G2.com rank Travelport+… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Showcases Belgian Heritage Year‑Round with Record Chocolate Sales, Comic Souvenirs, and Cultural Installations

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(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport, handling up to 90,000 travelers each summer day, celebrates Belgian identity year‑round through its retail and hospitality offerings. Chocolate leads sales—1.5 kg per minute, 850 tonnes annually—with Neuhaus customizable boxes, Leonidas hazelnut tablets, and salted‑caramel bars topping the list. The new “Chocolate Shack” lets visitors personalize confections. Tintin and Snowy souvenirs dominate non-food… Read the full news article

Emirates Showcases Dubai’s Climate‑Controlled Comfort and Exclusive Passenger Perks This Summer

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(IN SHORT) Emirates highlights Dubai as a premier summer destination, emphasizing its climate‑controlled infrastructure—air‑conditioned streets, cooled pools, and extensive indoor attractions—that ensures visitor comfort regardless of high temperatures. Emirates passengers gain extra perks through My Emirates Pass and can plan complete trips via Dubai Experience. The airline’s inflight offerings include regional cuisine, complimentary drinks, and… Read the full news article

Global Airline Emirates Relaunches Damascus Service Featuring Boeing 777 and Expanded Flight Schedule

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has officially resumed flights to Damascus, reestablishing air service after a 13-year hiatus. Flight EK913’s arrival was marked by a water cannon salute and attended by top UAE officials—led by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi—and Emirates executives including Adel Al Redha and Adil Al Ghaith. Syrian authorities, led by Ambassador H.E. Hasan Ahmed Al‑Shehhi,… Read the full news article

KLM Launches Four‑Month Crew‑Sharing with Air France to Secure JFK–Schiphol Service

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Air France have initiated a collaborative arrangement in which Air France pilots will fly a KLM Boeing 777‑200 on the JFK–Schiphol route through October 25. The first combined flight, KL641, left Amsterdam at 1:25 p.m. today with an Air France cockpit team and KLM cabin staff. Achieved after extensive planning with unions and regulators,… Read the full news article

Provisions by Admirals Club℠ Debuts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with Speed‑Focused Lounge for On‑the‑Go Travelers

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines will debut Provisions by Admirals Club℠ at Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A in late summer 2025. Tailored for travelers in transit, the lounge offers expedited access to fresh food, beverages, and personalized travel support in a minimalist, high‑throughput environment. This launch complements American’s expanding portfolio of premium lounges—following recent enhancements… Read the full news article

Heathrow Expands Shared Apprenticeship Scheme to Build Local Talent Pipeline

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(IN SHORT) Heathrow Airport has pledged to train 500 local apprentices by 2030 through its shared apprenticeship scheme, up from 157 enrollees and 49 completers since 2018. Open to residents of the nine boroughs around the airport, apprenticeships are fully funded by Heathrow and span roles in construction, engineering, and data analytics. Apprentice Yanil Patel… Read the full news article

WFS Expands Scandinavian Network with New 4,800 m² EFFH Facility at Copenhagen Airport

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(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article

New Wizz Air MRO Facility Opens at Romaero Băneasa to Support 43-Aircraft Romanian Fleet

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article

Holidaymakers Face New Drink-Drive Enforcement at Aberdeen International Airport under Operation Safe Landing

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(IN SHORT) Police Scotland has introduced Operation Safe Landing at Aberdeen International Airport, uniting Border and Road Policing officers to prevent drink-driving among holiday arrivals. The initiative features heightened roadside checks, passenger engagement, and breathalyser testing. Early operations have uncovered various offences, including drink- and drug-driving, vehicle defects, and careless driving. Officers remind travellers to… Read the full news article

New MoU Seals Collaboration Between Munich AirportAcademy and Colorado Denver Business School for EMBAA Program

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(IN SHORT) Munich AirportAcademy and CU Denver Business School have signed an MoU to co-develop and deliver specialized training modules for CU Denver’s new Executive MBA in Aviation (EMBAA). Beginning in 2026, Munich Airport’s training division will integrate its operational insights into the EMBAA curriculum. This is the Academy’s first collaboration with an international university… Read the full news article

Addis Ababa–Hanoi Route Debuts as Ethiopian Airlines Expands into Vietnam

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(IN SHORT) On 10 July 2025, Ethiopian Airlines commenced a four-times-weekly Addis Ababa–Hanoi passenger service, its first into Vietnam and 20th Asian destination. The inaugural event at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel featured government and diplomatic figures alongside CEO Mesfin Tasew. Flights operate with a one-stop in Dhaka, integrating seamlessly into Ethiopian’s network of 28 Asian… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport Expands German Connections with New Condor Service to Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) From 1 May 2026, Condor will launch three daily flights between Budapest and Frankfurt using A320s with 180 seats, increasing weekly capacity on the route to 10,000 seats alongside Lufthansa. This move strengthens Budapest Airport’s network to Germany—currently featuring 11 destinations—and highlights Germany as its third-largest direct seat market. Markus Klaushofer of Budapest… Read the full news article

British Airways Adds Rabat and Graz to Gatwick Network and Expands Madrid from City

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(IN SHORT) British Airways is adding Rabat and Graz to its short-haul network via BA Euroflyer operating from London Gatwick, and expanding Madrid services through BA Cityflyer at London City Airport. Rabat flights start 5 November 2025, twice weekly; Graz flights begin 21 November 2025, three times per week; Madrid rotations kick off on 1… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund Fuels Music-Based Autism Programme for Toddlers and Families

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(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund has awarded funding to Kids Together Belfast’s “Music and Me” programme, which supports two- to four-year-olds on the autism spectrum or awaiting diagnosis. The eight-week course uses music to develop social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. In the final fortnight, parents participate to learn techniques for reinforcing progress… Read the full news article

Ryanair Seeks 35 Cabin Crew for Shannon Base; Recruitment Events in Shannon and Limerick

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(IN SHORT) Ryanair is adding 35 cabin crew roles at its Shannon base to meet increased passenger demand. Recruitment events are scheduled for 15 July in Shannon and 16 July in Limerick, featuring company presentations, full assessments, and Q&A with current crew. Successful candidates will receive a €2,000 signing bonus, competitive pay, travel discounts, and… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport Unveils £11.5 Million Hangar Refurbishment and Logistics Hub, Creating 150 Jobs

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport’s operator and owner have committed £11.5 million to refurbish two former Monarch hangars into maintenance hubs—a new easyJet facility with an apprenticeship campus and a second major airline’s engineering base—alongside a logistics consolidation centre. These projects, housed in previously vacant structures acquired in February 2024, will create up to 150… Read the full news article

New Direct Flights from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver Open Up Lima, Belize, Puerto Escondido, and Riviera Nayarit

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(IN SHORT) Air Canada is resuming twice-weekly Montreal and Toronto non-stops to Lima for Winter 2025–26 and adding three new seasonal routes: Montreal–Belize, Toronto–Puerto Escondido*, and Vancouver–Tepic, Riviera Nayarit*, all launching in mid-December. These services support Air Canada’s strategy to expand leisure travel to Latin America and Mexico’s Pacific coast, offering direct connections, enhanced cargo… Read the full news article

Emirates Signs MoU with Crypto.com to Introduce Cryptocurrency Payments Next Year

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(IN SHORT) Emirates Airline has signed an MoU with Crypto.com to explore the addition of Crypto.com Pay to its payment systems, targeting a rollout in 2026. The agreement was inked by Emirates’ Adnan Kazim and Crypto.com UAE’s Mohammed Al Hakim, witnessed by Emirates’ leadership including HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Emirates sees the… Read the full news article

Emirates Opens Flagship Retail Outlet in Jongno-gu to Celebrate 20 Years of Seoul–Dubai Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its first Travel Store in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district, delivering an immersive retail environment that mirrors the airline’s premium onboard experience. The 132 sqm space, designed with soft beige tones, ambient lighting and the UAE’s Ghaf Tree motif, features a full-scale First Class Private Suite, dedicated travel consultancy counters and smart… Read the full news article

dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia Partner to Boost Denpasar Inflight Catering Capacity

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(IN SHORT) dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia have formed a strategic partnership under which dnata will manage and support IAS Food Services’ inflight catering operations at Denpasar International Airport. The 3,005 sqm facility, currently producing over 3.8 million meals per year, will benefit from dnata’s global best practices to expand capacity,… Read the full news article

Pink Jets Back Over Israel: Wizz Air Launches Early Flights to Tel Aviv with 31 000 Seats on Sale

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has moved up its Tel Aviv restart to 8 August 2025, more than a month earlier than the original 15 September date. Ten routes—connecting Tel Aviv with Budapest, Larnaca, Abu Dhabi, London Luton, Vienna, Bucharest, Iași, Rome, Milan and Sofia—will commence on various dates between 8 August and 1 September, offering… Read the full news article

Heathrow Unveils “Music for Heathrow,” a Four-Part Summer Soundscape Built from Terminal Noise

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(IN SHORT) Heathrow Airport and artist Jordan Rakei have unveiled “Music for Heathrow,” an ambient track composed entirely from the airport’s own sounds, in homage to Brian Eno’s Music for Airports. Recorded across airfields, terminals and baggage systems, the four-part piece weaves passenger footsteps, tannoy chimes, engine hums and even film-scene samples into a seamless… Read the full news article