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Houston Airports Ready before the freeze

Source: Houston Airports Behind the scenes, Houston Airports employees worked long shifts to keep operations moving. Houston doesn’t see many freezes, but when it does, the airports feel it first.Outside, temperatures had dropped below freezing — an uncommon stress test for a region built for heat, humidity and hurricanes. Inside, travelers rolled suitcases, paused at information desks and adjusted plans in real time. Houston Airports employees in bright orange jackets were already in place, answering questions and pointing the way forward. That steadiness did not happen by accident. Nearly a week earlier, as forecasts began to harden, Houston Airports leadership initiated preparations that most passengers would never see. Equipment was rehearsed. Plants and pipes were protected. Staffing plans were adjusted. [...]

2026-01-30T06:09:50+02:00January 30th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

ACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape aviation

Source: ACI World 10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand remains strong with global passenger traffic projected to double by 2045 and reach 18.8 billion (3.4% CAGR). Although demand shows structural strength, it is increasingly uneven across regions, with mounting capacity constraints. Sustained growth outlook holds The long-term outlook is firmly positive. Global passenger traffic demand is projected to more than double by the mid-2040s, driven primarily by emerging and developing markets. However, this growth [...]

2026-01-29T06:24:11+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spring into your 2026 travel plans with the MIA Discover guide

Source: MIA MIA Discover, the airport’s new 3D route map and destination guide MIA’s 191 nonstop routes are just one click away Need help making your travel plans to or from Miami International Airport in 2026? Travelers can see all their airline options and book their next flight to any of MIA’s 191 nonstop destinations in just a few keyboard clicks with MIA Discover, the airport’s 3D route map and destination guide. Built by FlightPath3D, the online tool puts MIA’s vast global network in the palm of the user’s hands with interactive features that turn and swivel the globe for their destination of choice and then zoom in for tips and reviews about local attractions from travel experts. Selecting “See [...]

2026-01-27T11:55:35+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

VINCI Airports has completed expansion and modernisation of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport

Source: VINCI Airports   VINCI Airports has completed the expansion and modernisation of the Schengen departure area of Terminal 2 at Lisbon Airport, reinforcing its commitment to service quality and operational efficiency. Inaugurated early January, this latest phase represents an investment of €12 million, bringing the total investment in Terminal 2 to €20 million since 2020. This project is part of the wider UPGRADE plan, through which more than €300 million of investments are currently underway at Lisbon Airport. These include the creation of a new departure area, Pier Sul, and the expansion of Terminal 1 by an additional 33,000 m², with 10 new boarding gates and a complete redesign of the terminal’s central core. Terminal 2 at Humberto Delgado [...]

2026-01-21T08:59:14+02:00January 23rd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

CLEAR launches eGates at MIA ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Source: MIA MIA, CLEAR, and TSA officials cut the ribbon for CLEAR’s eGates at MIA.     CLEAR, the secure identity company, launched its biometric eGates at two of Miami International Airport’s busiest passenger screening checkpoints in December, just before the airport’s bustling winter holiday travel season and ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 games. With eGates, CLEAR+ members can verify their identity in under five seconds, bypassing the TSA podium and proceeding directly to physical screening. This innovation represents a significant leap in modernizing security checkpoints with automation – especially critical during the holiday travel rush, as TSA recently recorded its busiest day ever, screening more than 3.1 million travelers. CLEAR’s goal with eGates is simple: help travelers win the day [...]

2026-01-16T19:35:43+02:00January 16th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports exceed 384.8 million passengers in 2025

Source: Aena An all-time record that’s 4.2% higher than in 2024 Over 3.2 million aircraft movements carried out Over 1.5 million tonnes of freight transported Over 321.6 million passengers handled by airports in Spain in 2025, 3.9% more than the previous year Aena is in the final stages of defining the investment plans required by Spain’s airports over the coming years, with the objective of ensuring, as it has consistently done, the necessary capacity to guarantee optimal operations The record traffic levels achieved in recent years clearly underscore this need and anticipate the scenario that will unfold in the coming years, where infrastructure must adapt to available capacity and accommodate ambitious expansion and modernization projects The airports of the Aena [...]

2026-01-13T19:44:40+02:00January 13th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Refresh of Tom Bradley International Terminal set to take off at LAX

Source: Los Angeles World Airports   Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced plans and unveiled renderings for the modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in time to welcome the world to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The project received approval from the Board of Airport Commissioners at the Dec. 18 meeting, allowing construction to begin in January 2026. "The modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal invests in the local workforce and emphasizes that LA is ready to compete and win when it comes to global tourism," said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. "With Los Angeles getting ready to welcome the world, this is just one of the [...]

2026-01-07T02:10:58+02:00January 7th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Green Aviation Business Certification is achieved at Aruba Airport

Source: Aruba Airport JET-TNCA FBO By Aruba Airport Authority N.V.: Achieves NATA Green Aviation Business Certification Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has announced that JET-TNCA, operated as the Fixed Based Operator for general aviation at Aruba Airport, has successfully achieved the Green Aviation Business Certification by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Sustainability Standard for Aviation Business. The NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses allows NATA member organizations to complete a self-certification process that is designed for organizations to take incremental steps to reduce their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (including CO2), increase the use of more environmentally friendly energy sources, reduce waste and embed sustainability in all areas of operations. The NATA Sustainability Standard certifications include four levels. JET-TNCA started [...]

2026-01-06T06:19:39+02:00January 6th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. Partners up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov to Introduce Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) for U.S.-Bound Travelers.

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and iProov, is pleased to announce that Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility. After completing hardware installation earlier this week, CBP began processing U.S. citizens using EPP on Tuesday. EPP brings a modern, biometric departure experience designed to make the Pre-Clearance process faster, smoother, and more efficient. Already in use at airports such as Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dublin Airport, EPP securely verifies traveler identity in seconds, reducing wait times and creating a more seamless flow for departing U.S. citizens returing home.. How EPP Works Through a brief facial biometric scan, EPP matches a traveler to [...]

2025-12-31T17:58:19+02:00December 31st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA Galleries launched new digital guide

Source: MIA Free online guide helps visitors explore MIA’s award-winning art program Miami International Airport has launched a new digital guide for its award-winning arts and exhibitions program, MIA Galleries, on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. MIA Galleries is now more accessible for both on-site and off-site visits via the online guide’s photo, audio, and video content and wayfinding maps, which provide updates on current exhibitions and artwork on display, upcoming artist demonstrations, performances, and cultural events, past exhibitions, and selections from Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places collection at MIA. The MIA Galleries guide also features best-in-class accessibility options, including screen reader support, zoom and font size adjustments, transcripts, subtitles, alternative text, and [...]

2025-12-26T20:03:26+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|