Category: Travel

Fraport and Lufthansa strengthened their systemic partnership last October by forming the ‘FraAlliance’ joint venture, in which each company holds a 50% share. The aim is to enhance strategic and operational cooperation between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and its hub carrier, with a firm focus on “delivering significant added value for customers by implementing innovative, future-focused […]

What an exciting time it is for our industry – I have never sensed a greater desire to forge innovative approaches to help meet the incredible demand for travel that exists globally, and to better serve our passengers, workforces and planet. It is my view that the course the industry charts over the next few […]

A new Hydrogen Aviation Center is to be built at Stuttgart Airport in a joint project with H2FLY. The purpose-built facility, scheduled to open in late 2024, will develop and test hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for passenger aviation. A new Hydrogen Aviation Center is to be built at Stuttgart Airport in a joint project with H2FLY, […]

Construction of Vilnius Airport’s new departure terminal has started, with the facility to open in early 2025. Described as “a platform for innovation”, it will feature state-of-the-art technology to improve airport efficiency and passenger experience. Construction of Vilnius Airport’s new departure terminal has started, with the facility to open in early 2025. Lithuanian Airports explained […]

A new, fully automated shop – ‘Quick N’ Easy’ – has opened in Pier A at Brussels Airport, in collaboration with Lagardère Travel Retail Belgium and Atos, offering passengers “a unique and original shopping experience”. A new, fully automated shop – ‘Quick N’ Easy’ – has opened in Pier A at Brussels Airport, in collaboration […]

In an industry first, members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club are now able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport with Qatar Duty Free. In what is described as an industry first, members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club are now able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 […]

Crystal Bowyer, President and CEO, National Children’s Museum; her son Preston; Jack Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; and Ziad ‘Z’ Ojakli, Executive Vice President of Government Operations, The Boeing Company, cut the ‘Curiosity Runway’ inaugural ribbon at Reagan National Airport. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has partnered with the National Children’s Museum and […]

Delta Air Lines is continuing its growth and investment at Salt Lake City International Airport, extending its current lease to 2044. The agreement will increase Delta’s gates at the airport from 55 to 66, with completion anticipated in 2027. Delta Air Lines and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) have finalised a new lease agreement, […]

Emirates has operated its first demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Emirates has operated its first demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The aim is to help refine the playbook for future SAF demonstrations and […]

SkyTeam has upgraded its SkyPriority Panel Audit App. Travellers can now complete quick surveys rating their experience of 750 airport lounges, as well as touchpoints at more than 970 airports. The SkyTeam airline alliance has upgraded its SkyPriority Panel Audit App for Elite Plus, First and Business Class customers. Travellers can now complete quick surveys rating […]