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JFK T6 Announces New Service Partnerships
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners has announced new service partners. ABM, an airport facility firm, and Ethos Farm Americas, which specializes in elevating employee and customer service experiences, will provide...
PIT, YEG Announce Partnership
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) have signed a five-year sister airport cooperation agreement. Both PIT and YEG have made significant developments in sustainability, with PIT having installed a 23-megawatt microgrid that...
JFK Millennium Partners Taps Ryan For CCO
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) T6 developer JFK Millennium Partners has named Martin Ryan its next chief commercial officer. Prior to joining Millennium Partners Ryan served as chief commercial officer at Abu Dhabi Airports as well as executive general...
SSP America Names White VP
SSP America has appointed Sunshine White its new vice president of external relations and partnerships. Prior to joining SSP, White served as senior director of strategic partnerships at Delaware North and director of procurement at HMSHost. White also currently...
Lendistry Receives $100M Credit For Airport Concessions
Small business lender Lendistry has received a $100-million credit facility from East West Bank. The credit, which includes a $100-million accordion feature allowing for additional borrowing capacity, will go to Lendistry’s Airport Concessions Program (ACP). The ACP...
YEG Opens Firehouse Subs
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) recently celebrated the grand opening of the first Canadian airport location of popular sandwich brand Firehouse Subs. Located near Gate 49 and operated by Synergy Franchising, Firehouse Subs offers the Jacksonville, Florida-based...
Areas USA Launches ATL Food Hall
Areas USA has opened a new food hall at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Located in Terminal F and developed in partnership with the hospitality firm Sbe, Citizens Food Hall offers travelers outposts of popular gourmet eateries Umami Burger and...
DTW Opens Spanx Store
Stakeholders from Paradies Lagardère and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) recently gathered to celebrate the opening of a new Spanx store in the airport. The globally renowned clothing brand, now open in Concourse A, offers travelers everything from its...
Paslay Acquires Barich, Inc.
Airport consultancy firm Paslay Management Group, LLC has acquired Texas-based IT and management consulting firm Barich, Inc. “For years, we’ve known technology should be part of the executive conversation, not simply another work stream delivered during...
SMF Opens Café Bernardo
Sacramento County Department of Airports has opened an airport outpost of beloved local eatery Café Bernardo. Located in Sacramento International Airport (SMF)’s Concourse B and operated by HMSHost (Avolta) and Paragary Restaurant Group, the concept offers travelers...
MAC Taps Paltzer As Concessions Assistant Director
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Jason Paltzer as assistant director of concessions and business development at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s (MSP). Prior to joining the MAC, Paltzer spent more than a decade at the Indianapolis...
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CAK, OSU Partner On Local Food Initiative
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) has partnered with The Ohio State University’s Northeast Ohio Ag Innovation Center to bring locally sourced products and experiences to airport guests. The wellness-focused initiative seeks to support local producers, enhance the traveler...
IATA Names New Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Saadia Zahidi to the position of director general, effective November 1. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a managing director and member of the managing board. Willie Walsh,...
AA To Launch Lounges, Check-In Experience At DFW
American Airlines said it will launch a more premium customer experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline this week unveiled plans for a dedicated Flagship check-in experience and two new lounge spaces, including a lounge with a...
SAT Launches Two New Dining Concepts
Stakeholders from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and HMSHost (Avolta) gathered this week to celebrate the opening of two new outposts of beloved local brands. Located in Terminal B, the James Beard Foundation-recognized Bakery Lorraine offers travelers...
YYZ Selects Firms For Terminal Renovation
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has selected NORR-DIALOG and PCL Construction to lead its $1.5 Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Revitalization Program. NORR-DIALOG, a joint venture between two Ontario-incorporated firms, will manage planning, architecture,...
U.S. Travel Association Survey Reflects World Cup Pride
A new poll from the U.S. Travel Association reveals that a majority of Americans were happy to welcome international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The survey, conducted by Morning Consult and polling over 2,000 Americans, revealed that 81% of...
Cava Comes To BOS
Stakeholders from Cava, Massport, Marketplace Logan and Paradies Lagardère gathered recently to celebrate the opening of a new location at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Located in Terminal B, the airport outpost of the popular Mediterranean fast-casual...
Avolta Opens CHANEL At YYZ
Avolta recently celebrated the opening of a Chanel fragrance and beauty boutique at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Located in Terminal 1, the store offers travelers the fashion house’s signature skincare, makeup, perfumes and eyewear. “At Toronto...
Airport Dimensions Launches DFW Chase Sapphire Lounge
Airport Dimensions has opened a new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Located near Gate 25, the 18,000-square-foot lounge features Dallas-focused design touches, including original murals by Dallas artist Kyle Bunting,...
JFK T6 Announces New Service Partnerships
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners has announced new service partners. ABM, an airport facility firm, and Ethos Farm Americas, which specializes in elevating employee and customer service experiences, will provide...
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