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Industry reports argue that connecting existing airport and airline systems, not new technology, is key to reducing...

Airports Must Link Systems to Cut Passenger Delays

Industry reports argue that connecting existing airport and airline systems, not new technology, is key to reducing queues and baggage mishandling.

2026-09-24
Irish airport operator daa reported 19.6 million passengers and €561.9 million in turnover for the first half of 2026...

Daa Reports Strong H1 2026 Passenger Growth and Investment

Irish airport operator daa reported 19.6 million passengers and €561.9 million in turnover for the first half of 2026, driven by travel demand and

2026-09-23
Aviation: Belfast City Airport has launched a public consultation on draft investment proposals worth £200 million

Belfast City Airport seeks feedback on £200m

Belfast City Airport has launched a public consultation on draft investment proposals worth £200 million. The plans are designed to handle forecast...

2026-09-18
SITA has launched a new border processing solution that uses pre-departure data to clear most travelers before arrival...

SITA Launches Border Flow Lane for Faster Passenger

SITA has launched a new border processing solution that uses pre-departure data to clear most travelers before arrival, aiming to speed up...

2026-09-14
Washington Dulles International Airport is starting a $20 billion expansion to add capacity for United Airlines and...

Washington Dulles Airport Launches $20 Billion Overhaul

Washington Dulles International Airport is starting a $20 billion expansion to add capacity for United Airlines and growing passenger numbers...

2026-09-14
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary denies a passenger was partially sucked out of a broken 737 window, contradicting witness...

Ryanair CEO Disputes Passenger Suction Claim in Window

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary denies a passenger was partially sucked out of a broken 737 window, contradicting witness accounts and an NTSB preliminary

2026-09-11
Riga Airport has begun its terminal expansion project, aiming to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience...

Riga Airport Expansion Project Begins

Riga Airport has begun its terminal expansion project, aiming to increase capacity and enhance the passenger experience with a brand-new...

2026-09-07
A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines after a flight attendant spilled hot coffee on him during a flight from San Juan to...

Delta Passenger Sues Over In-Flight Coffee Burn

A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines after a flight attendant spilled hot coffee on him during a flight from San Juan to New York, causing severe...

2026-09-06
Spanish airport operator Aena, the world's largest by passenger numbers, was valued over $10 billion more than United...

Aena Airport Operator's Value Exceeds United Airlines

Spanish airport operator Aena, the world's largest by passenger numbers, was valued over $10 billion more than United Airlines in August 2026.

2026-09-06
Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport are accelerating terminal expansion projects to handle expected...

LAX and Long Beach Airport race to finish

Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport are accelerating terminal expansion projects to handle expected passenger surges during the...

2026-09-04
Aviation: Dubai International Airport is investing in passenger facilities, technology, and operations as demand recovers

Dubai Airport Invests in Passenger Facilities and Tech

Dubai International Airport is investing in passenger facilities, technology, and operations as demand recovers.

2026-09-04
Jetstar has completed a trial landing at Western Sydney International Airport, eight weeks before its first passenger...

Jetstar Completes WSI Trial Ahead of October Launch

Jetstar has completed a trial landing at Western Sydney International Airport, eight weeks before its first passenger flights begin in October 2026.

2026-09-03
Ryanair is reducing its winter flight schedule and passenger targets, citing high jet fuel prices of nearly $140 per barrel

Ryanair Cuts Flights as Fuel Prices Soar

Ryanair is reducing its winter flight schedule and passenger targets, citing high jet fuel prices of nearly $140 per barrel.

2026-09-02
TAV Technologies argues airports must evolve passenger processing from transactional systems to intelligent...

TAV Technologies: AI to Transform Passenger Touchpoints

TAV Technologies argues airports must evolve passenger processing from transactional systems to intelligent, revenue-generating touchpoints using AI

2026-09-02
Washington Manassas Airport in Virginia has received a Part 139 operating certificate from the FAA, allowing it to...

Manassas Airport Gains FAA Approval

Washington Manassas Airport in Virginia has received a Part 139 operating certificate from the FAA, allowing it to accommodate commercial passenger...

2026-09-02
London Heathrow Airport has been ranked the world's best major airport for 2026 by Air Advisor, based on its high...

London Heathrow Named World's Best Airport

London Heathrow Airport has been ranked the world's best major airport for 2026 by Air Advisor, based on its high passenger volume and on-time...

2026-09-01
Gebr Heinemann has extended its contract with Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to expand the duty-free and travel retail...

Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Heinemann expand

Gebr Heinemann has extended its contract with Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to expand the duty-free and travel retail space in Terminal 1's...

2026-08-31
Agentic AI systems, which act autonomously to solve problems, are predicted to eliminate nearly all passenger wait times...

Agentic AI to transform airport queues and

Agentic AI systems, which act autonomously to solve problems, are predicted to eliminate nearly all passenger wait times by predicting flows and

2026-08-31
A former flight attendant explains that summer's extreme heat, tarmac delays, and demanding passenger mix are pushing...

Flight Attendant Burnout Peaks in Summer

A former flight attendant explains that summer's extreme heat, tarmac delays, and demanding passenger mix are pushing cabin crew to their limits, amid

2026-08-29
British Airways charges Club World business class passengers a fee to reserve a seat at booking, with costs reaching up...

British Airways charges business class

British Airways charges Club World business class passengers a fee to reserve a seat at booking, with costs reaching up to £124 per person each way.

2026-08-29
Delta Air Lines is set to roll out a refreshed Delta One business-class experience, with crew training reportedly...

Delta Air Lines to launch new Delta One

Delta Air Lines is set to roll out a refreshed Delta One business-class experience, with crew training reportedly starting next week. The new product...

2026-08-26
Amadeus is accelerating the integration of biometrics, AI and digital identity at airports, citing 50% biometrics use in...

Amadeus Drives Biometrics, AI, Digital ID

Amadeus is accelerating the integration of biometrics, AI and digital identity at airports, citing 50% biometrics use in 2025 and 85% passenger...

2026-08-26
The TSA announced its Horizon 25 Strategy on 24 August, outlining plans to modernise checkpoints, improve passenger...

TSA Unveils Horizon 25 Modernisation Plan

The TSA announced its Horizon 25 Strategy on 24 August, outlining plans to modernise checkpoints, improve passenger experience, and strengthen...

2026-08-26
Adelaide Airport is set to improve the passenger experience with the introduction of advanced self-service technology...

Adelaide Airport Upgrades Passenger Experience with Amadeus Technology

Adelaide Airport is set to improve the passenger experience with the introduction of advanced self-service technology from Amadeus, including...

2026-08-21