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AirportsHelsinki Airport: new routes, flights and larger aircraft
Announced by different carriers
This year, connections from Finland’s largest airport to destinations around the world will again increase significantly. There will be new routes, additional flights to destinations and larger aircraft.Finavia a... more
AirportsTurkish Airlines at Oslo Airport
With daily departures scheduled for its A-330 aircraft
For Avinor and Turkish Airlines, Tuesday 10 April marked the first daily departure from Oslo Airport to Istanbul. Turkey's national carrier will now use its A-330 aircraft on the route on a permanent basis,... more
AirportsMunich Airport reports results 2017
It is a springboard for intercontinental travel
With consolidated earnings after taxes at around €155 million, Munich Airport achieved the best result in its history in 2017. The Group again achieved a year-on-year increase of €100 million in annual rev... more
AirportsRussia: green light to St. Petersburg-Pulkovo airport connection
Early construction of the Aeroexpress land line will begin
The Government of Saint Petersburg plans to start this year the construction of the Aeroexpress line that will connect the city center with the "Pulkovo" airport. The news was given to the press by the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: staff on strike in Germany
Union calls for 6% wage increase
An airport staff strike in Germany has started at 5 am this morning and it will continue until 6 pm. Called by the Verdi union, the event involved several areas including the urban traffic management system... more
AirportsIATA reiterates strong support for New Mexico City Airport
For the construction launched in 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized its strong support for the construction of a new international airport for Mexico City that was launched in 2014 to replace "Benito Juárez... more
AirportsViolent weather: serious damages to the "Hobby" in Houston
Heavy destructive downburst wind action - 2 VIDEO
Heavy damages: the hangar of the airport collapsed, 8 damaged planes, buildings hit in the area and neighboring houses, as well as power and telephone lines.This is the heavy report of the terrible storm... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: +4% growth during 1Q2018
Over 390,000 passengers last month
Growth in passenger numbers continued at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") during March as passenger numbers rose by 7% compared to March 2017.Over 390,000 passengers travelled through the Airport... more
AirportsNew airline flies from Berlin-Schönefeld
Fly to Tbilisi with Georgian Airways
Georgian Airways will now start flying from Berlin-Schönefeld to Tbilisi in Georgia. Three times a week the airline will be connecting Berlin with the capital of Georgia this summer. This connection will... more
AirportsBlue Air: a year based at Liverpool
The carrier's eighth European base
Blue Air celebrated yesterday its first anniversary since opening the base at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) 12 months ago.Liverpool became carrier’s eighth European base in March 2017 with the b... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: plans for growth to 2030
It launched its "Strategic Vision"
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") has launched its "Strategic Vision" to 2030 setting out how it intends to take the business forward, bringing further benefits for the Liverpool City Region, the... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: 2018 summer timetable
New destinations
The new summer timetable enters operation at Hamburg Airport on 25 March, 2018. It will be valid until 28 October, 2018. Around 60 airlines fly to 130 destinations. The airlines are focussing their attention... more
AirportsSummer 2018: schedule from Frankurt to around the globe
Over 300 destinations
In summer 2018, 99 airlines will fly from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to 311 destinations in 97 countries around the world. The new summer flight schedule will take effect on March 25. Next to additional long-haul... more
AirportsBillund Airport (Denmark): growth in first months of 2018
Six new routes and three new airlines during Summer
Continuing to record its best-ever passenger traffic results, Billund Airport has so far delivered a robust 12% growth in the first months of 2018. This period of development is set to be maintained as... more
AirportsA busy Easter at Oslo Airport
A lot of travellers expected in the next days
This year's Easter holidays are just around the corner, and a lot of travellers are expected in the coming days at Oslo Airport.The busiest travel day will be Friday 23 March, with over 95,000 travellers,... more
AirportsWarsaw Airport: traffic data in February
The first month with a million passengers in its history
There was no such February in the history of Warsaw "Chopin Airport" yet. In the second month of 2018, 1 million 60 thousand passengers traveled to or from Warsaw. A year earlier, the capital airport has... more
AirportsAci Europe: EP vote not good for airports
They have expressed their concerns
Following the vote of the Transport Committee of the European Parliament (EP) yesterday on new EU rules to safeguard competition in air transport (Regulation 868/2004), Europe’s airports have expressed t... more
AirportsSummertime at Bergamo Airport (Italy)
14 new routes during S18
Having already lined up 14 new routes during S18, eight of which being unserved markets, Bergamo is set to offer a significantly expanded route network during this summer. Delivering growth rates exceeding... more
AirportsAthens Airport "is the best in Europe"
For customer experience
A distinction for Athens International Airport for Customer Satisfaction.In the framework of ACI World’s globally established ASQ Awards, recognizing best airports in the world for Customer Experience i... more
AirportsNew passenger transportation system at Frankfurt Airport
From 2023 it will link future T3 with existing airport facilities
Following a tender process, Fraport has awarded the contract for the construction of the new people-mover system at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to a bidding consortium. Along with the actual people-mover system,... more
AirportsJoon joins Oslo’s operations
This Summer
Air France’s millennial-focused Joon adds its new generation travel experience to Avinor’s Oslo Airport this summer.Having presented its new subsidiary last autumn, Air France’s Joon has become Avinor’s Oslo Ai... more
AirportsFraport: traffic in February 2018: continuing growth
Its international portfolio achieves positive development
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served almost 4.4 million passengers in the February 2018 reporting month, an increase of 8.5 percent year-on-year. Passenger traffic in the cumulative January-to-February 2018... more
AirportsThomas Cook announces Liverpool as a new departure airport
For summer 2019
Thomas Cook has launched eight destinations for package customers looking to travel from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" next summer. This will be the first time in over ten years the company has offered... more
AirportsIncreased traffic at Stavanger airport
Following a long period of decline
Avinor (Norway) experienced 2.7 per cent growth in traffic, with a total of 3.8 million passengers travelling via the company’s airports in February. Following a long period of traffic decline, traffic h... more
AirportsBrazilian restaurant opens first US location at MIA
A 10,000-square-foot location
Viena, the restaurant chain in Brazil with nearly 80 locations throughout the country, debuted its first US location with a grand opening celebration at Miami International Airport (MIA). The nearly 10,000-square-foot... more
AirportsStartup companies to test products at Washington airports
Two winners of "Airport Innovation Challenge"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and 1776 announced Tuesday that two startup companies have been selected as winners of their joint Airport Innovation Challenge:FetchyFox: An app and service,... more
AirportsNew destination from Liverpool
To Paphos served by Ryanair
Ryanair has added Paphos in Cyprus to its growing list of destinations from Liverpool with flights to the Mediterranean island for the Winter 2018/19 season.Flights, twice weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays,... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: 2018 brings continued growth
2% in January and 4% in February
The first two months of 2018 have seen a continued increase in passenger throughput at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") with passenger numbers up 3% for the year to date compared to the same period... more
AirportsNew airport opens in Muscat (Oman)
The inauguration is scheduled in March
The inauguration of the new Muscat international Airport, in Oman, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. It is an example of the modernization work desired by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as declared by Ahmed... more
AirportsWashington Airports report year of passenger growth
International and domestic travelers totaled 46.6m in 2017
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday announced 2017 year-end passenger traffic totaling 46.6 million for the two-airport system, continuing the trend of domestic and international growth... more
AirportsMiami Airport. Foreign Trade Zone cleared for landing
US DoC approves FTZ operations on MIA property
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) gained last week final approval from the US Department of Commerce (DoC) to designate Miami International Airport’s entire 3,230-acre land parcel as a Foreign T... more
AirportsMiami airport at "Air Cargo India 2018"
India is airport’s fourth-busiest market in Asia and for pharmaceuticals
Miami International Airport, America’s international freight airport and the world’s 11th busiest, will be the US airport sponsor of "Air Cargo India 2018". The largest air cargo exhibition and networking con... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Barcelona and Gran Canaria airports
Eight new 8-year contracts (2018-2026)
Totalling new sales in excess of 250 million euros over the period more
Airports"Turkey's largest airport will open in October"
Minister Arslan told the local press
The third airport in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, will open on Oct. 29, Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan declared it to the local press. Eighty percent of the construction of the airport, which Turkey s... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in January 2018
Fraport starts off New Year with strong growth
Frankfurt: rise in passenger traffic; Fraport Group airports: stable trend more
AirportsAutogrill: exclusive partnership with an English brand
New openings in Europe and the Middle East (airports)
Autogrill announced the extension of the partnership with Leon, the English brand known for “Naturally fast food” which has made fast&healthy its mission. The new agreement signed capitalizes on the e... more
AirportsAci Europe: 2017 a year with air passenger traffic growth of 8.5%
For December, Q4, H2 and full year
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2017. Passenger traffic across the European airport network grew by +8.5% in 2017. Both... more
AirportsMiami: GOL, airport’s fourth airline serving Brazil
The carrier to begin daily Brasilia and Fortaleza flights in November
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL has announced that it will return to Miami International Airport on November 4 with daily flights to Brasilia and Fortaleza. It will serve the two routes with 186-seat B-737-MAX8... more
AirportsAA: inauguration lounge and service at the LA airport
Part of the investment of 200 million dollars
American Airlines celebrated the opening of its new Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facilities at Los Angeles International Airport, offering customers several options to dine, relax and get... more
AirportsNew routes from Bergen with Loganair
To Manchester and Inverness from this Spring
Scottish airline, Loganair has unveiled its schedule from Bergen this year, including two new routes to Manchester and Inverness.Travellers can now fly to five destinations in the UK with the carrier from... more
AirportsPrimera Air: non-stop service from Washington to London
From next August
Washington-Dulles International Airport announced that Primera Air will begin five weekly non-stop flights to London-Stanstead Airport on August 22, 2018. Primera Air is the latest in a series of new... more
AirportseasyJet opens a route to Berlin from Oslo Airport
Starting on Friday 3 August
Starting on Friday 3 August, Norwegian passengers will be able to travel to and from Berlin-Tegel with easyJet. In 2017, approximately 350,000 passengers travelled between Oslo Airport and the airports... more
AirportseasyJet comes back to Cologne-Bonn
For this Summer
Cologne-Bonn Airport has confirmed the welcome return of easyJet this summer, following the low-cost carrier’s (LCC) announcement of a new link with Berlin-Tegel. From 1 June, the LCC will add 33 weekly f... more
AirportsLOT Polish Airlines at Budapest
Kraków connection to commence
LOT Polish Airlines has announced its intention to add a six times weekly Q-400 service from Kraków to Budapest Airport, furthering an already strong and vital partnership between the airline and the... more
AirportsMiami Airport honors its top concessions at third annual awards ceremony
Concessions judged on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings
Miami International Airport (MIA) officials recognized their top stores and restaurants, based on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings, at the airport’s Third Annual Concession o... more
AirportsGeneva and Galápagos Airports become carbon neutral
211 ones in the world certified at one of the 4 levels of ACA
While aircraft operators are preparing for the implementation of Corsia, ICAO’s global market-based measure to address emissions from international aviation, the new year has kicked off with renewed e... more
AirportsNew service for passengers and airlines at Hamburg Airport
Self bag drop
Hamburg Airport has launched the next generation of airport. With the new, fully automated baggage drop, passengers will benefit from even more independence and flexibility at departure. The aim is to... more
AirportsFrance renounces to the Grand Ouest airport project
Also known as the Notre-Dame-des-Landes airport
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced it last Wednesday more
AirportsHelsinki Airport: nearly 19 million passengers last year
It is a vital hub in the traffic of Northern Europe, mainly for Asian passengers
In 2017, the Finnish airport company Finavia served nearly 22.7 million passengers at its 21 airports. Helsinki Airport, the largest one in Finland, broke its record with nearly 19 million passengers in... more
AirportsLucky 13 for Budapest Airport
Its third year of double-digit passenger traffic growth
In the past year, 13 million passengers have passed through Budapest Airport, a traffic record in the history of the Hungarian gateway. Experiencing its third year of double-digit passenger traffic growth,... more