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2025: A year of transformation atHouston Airports

Source Houston Airports From new technology to record demand, 2025 reshaped how Houston moves the world. Houston Airports spent 2025 doing what airports rarely get credit for — improving almost everything at once. Across George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD), progress was evident in new infrastructure, advanced technology, streamlined operations and a renewed focus on delivering a more predictable and Houston-friendly passenger experience. It was a year defined not by one project or one achievement, but by a steady, systemwide lift that touched nearly every part of the organization. This was a year of construction cranes and glass installations, of polished floors and new terminal spaces, of a reorganized workforce and a [...]

2025-12-17T19:49:57+02:00December 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

American Airlines to renovate additional Admirals Club lounge in Washington, D.C.

Source: American Airlines Construction set to begin in early 2026. Admirals Club® lounges in Concourses C and E to remain open during renovation of lounge in Concourse D. American Airlines is renovating its popular Admirals Club® lounge in Concourse D of Reagan National Airport (DCA). The renovated lounge will span more than 10,000 square feet, adding approximately 50% more seating and giving customers more room to recharge and relax ahead of their journey. “We’re proud to serve the Washington, D.C. market, and it’s essential that we have the lounge footprint to support all of our customers in this important hub,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “The redesigned Admirals Club® lounge will provide ample seating, an upscale design and [...]

2025-12-17T19:34:30+02:00December 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

MIA ranked one of the best U.S. airports for business travelers

Source: MIA Business travel platform Booking.com for Business has named Miami International Airport its third-best U.S. airport for business travelers, after analyzing the world's 50 busiest airports based on key factors that impact business travelers. Most notably, the study highlighted that, “Car-for-hire availability, paired with MIA’s impressive infrastructure investment program, makes it a standout hub for business travelers seeking easy connections and state-of-the-art facilities.” The Booking.com for Business ranking comes just two months after J.D. Power named MIA the most-improved mega airport in North America for customer satisfaction. "I am thrilled that MIA’s ongoing improvements are making a strong impression not only with our passengers, but also with industry experts like Booking.com. In addition to having the busiest airport in Florida [...]

2025-12-15T19:56:49+02:00December 15th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 27.7 million passengers in November

Source: Aena 4.7% more than in the same month in 2024 Between January and November, the number of passengers exceeded 356 million, 4.2% up on the same period in 2024 The airports handled 244,057 aircraft movements in November 146,297 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled 22.5 million passengers The airports of the Aena Group (comprising of 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of November 2025 with 27,681,817 passengers, 4.7% more than in the same month in 2024; they handled 244,057 aircraft movements, 1.6% more than in 2024; and they transported 146,297 tonnes of cargo, 12.2% more than last year.In cumulative terms, from January to November, [...]

2025-12-15T19:45:57+02:00December 15th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

ACI-LAC fosters dialogue in the airport sector with ACI Airport Day AIFA

Source: ACI-LAC ACI‑LAC held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, an event that brought together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, as well as government authorities, experts, and international organizations. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, bringing together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, government authorities, experts, and international organizations. With the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) as host, the event offered an agenda focused on the main challenges and opportunities of the industry. The central theme was airport facilitation and its impact on passenger experience, safety, and operational efficiency. Key topics [...]

2025-12-03T18:38:33+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Sun Country Airlines to Establish New Base in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines will open a new operational base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron, KY (CVG) in early 2026. This strategic expansion supports the company’s increased cargo operations and future plans for growth of its scheduled passenger service network. CVG was chosen as it serves as a major Amazon air hub and sorting facility. CVG is one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the country, and the surrounding region has strong passenger demand which positions Sun Country for seamless future expansion in scheduled service. This operational base will serve as a primary location where cargo aircraft is stationed and local crews begin and end flight assignments. Sun Country will continue to use shared CVG facilities [...]

2025-12-03T18:49:53+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Authority Advances Gateway 2030

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority Advances Gateway 2030: Phase 1B Expansion Now Underway Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) highlights the ongoing work within its transformative Gateway 2030 program, as activities for Phase 1B advance. This next milestone marks another significant step toward redefining the travel experience at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), ensuring that Aruba remains a world-classno destination built for today’s traveler and ready for tomorrow’s demands. Building the Future of Aruba’s Airport Gateway 2030 is a multi-year airport transformation program designed to expand, modernize, and elevate Aruba’s primary gateway. Its focus is to create a seamless, efficient, and welcoming travel experience for every passenger. With the completion of Phase 1A in April 2025, travelers now enjoy a [...]

2025-11-26T17:47:59+02:00November 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

In a season of strain, Houston Airports showed its heart

Source: Houston Airports As federal employees went weeks without pay, staff across Houston Airports organized a systemwide relief effort built on precision, coordination and care. When the federal government shutdown stretched through October and into November, the operational impact at airports was immediate and unavoidable. TSA officers, FAA personnel and other federal employees continued to report to their posts without pay. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD), the response from Houston Airports staff was swift, organized and entirely employee-driven. The approach was straightforward, according to Sherwin Seyjagat. “The intent is to highlight the spirit of collaboration and support that defines Houston Airports,” he wrote in one of his first emails to [...]

2025-11-25T03:03:19+02:00November 25th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA, Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines host tour for children with disabilities before the holidays

Source: MIA More than 150 children rehearse the travel experience A week before the Thanksgiving travel season begins, Miami International Airport (MIA), Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines hosted the airport’s latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour for more than 150 children with disabilities from local schools, along with their parents, teachers, and guardians. The tour allowed participants to rehearse the air travel experience from start to finish, all the way to an airplane seat, in a safe and controlled environment. "We strive to make Miami-Dade County services as accessible as possible to all of our residents, which is why I am so proud of MIA’s successful efforts to empower travelers with disabilities through its award-winning MIAair tour [...]

2025-11-21T08:46:43+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Three more airports reach Net Zero for emissions under their control in the timespan of COP30

Source: ACI-LAC Salvador Bahia Airport, together with Adelaide and Parafield, achieved Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation, advancing toward carbon neutrality. This milestone highlights the leadership of airports in Latin America and the Caribbean in sustainability. As COP30 draws to a close in Brazil, the global airport community is marking further progress on its pathway to full decarbonisation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Salvador Bahia Airport in the COP30 host country, Brazil, together with Adelaide and Parafield airports in Australia, have reached net zero for emissions under their control (Scopes 1 & 2), while also committing to achieve net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2050 — thus becoming certified at Level 5 under Airport Carbon Accreditation. This achievement carries [...]

2025-11-20T19:11:05+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|