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Aruba Airports Announced the Winners of “Win Your Way to Happiness Campaign”

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that the winners of its successful “Win Your Way to Happiness” campaign have been drawn, which ran from July through October 2025. The campaign, designed to elevate the travel experience and reward passengers for shopping and dining at Queen Beatrix International Airport, received an enthusiastic response from both locals and visitors. Throughout the campaign period, travelers who spent $30 or more at participating airport stores or food & beverage outlets earned entry tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes. AAA held the official prize draw ceremony in the presence of a notary in the airport’s main concession area, with concession partners and members of the local press [...]

2025-11-11T20:22:26+02:00November 11th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

TUI Fly Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport To mark this anniversary, the airline scheduled a Special Celebration Flight This year marked a special milestone for TUI Fly Netherlands as the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting the Netherlands and Aruba. To commemorate this two-decade partnership between the Netherlands and our “One Happy Island,” TUI hosted a special “Feestvlucht” (celebration flight) on Monday, November 3, 2025 — just ahead of the official anniversary. The celebration began at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where passengers enjoyed a festive send-off event before boarding.Travelers on the commemorative flight experienced a joyful atmosphere from gate to cabin, complete with surprises along the journey. Twenty Years of Connection and Shared Growth  Since the start of its operations in November 2005, TUI Fly [...]

2025-11-05T19:52:19+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

New direct service from Toronto Pearson to Mexico City with Flair Airlines

Source: Greater Toronto Airport Authority Toronto Pearson Airport is proud to announce that Flair Airlines began direct service to Mexico City (MEX) on October 28, 2025. The route will operate three times per week, connecting travellers from Toronto to Mexico’s vibrant and culturally rich capital. Mexico City is a dynamic destination known for its rich history, world-class cuisine, colourful neighbourhoods, and thriving arts scene. This new route offers a seamless connection to everything the city has to offer right from Pearson! As Canada’s largest airport and the most internationally connected airport in North America, we’re always working to expand our global reach. This new route with Flair Airlines is part of that continued growth, giving travellers even more options when [...]

2025-11-03T20:00:27+02:00November 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Lima will host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026

Source: ACI-LAC Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean today announced that Lima Airport Partners will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. It brings together senior executives from across the aviation ecosystem to advance solutions in capacity, safety, passenger experience, sustainability, and airport economics. Why Lima, why now The Latin America and the Caribbean region is forecasted to reach ~789 million passengers in 2025 (+4.1% YoY), propelled by strong leisure demand, low-cost carrier expansion, and growing [...]

2025-10-29T18:09:15+02:00October 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise arrives at Houston’s airports

Source: Houston Airports From new retail to nonstop connections, Houston Airports builds momentum ahead of December 5 team announcements and the 2026 global tournament. Official FIFA World Cup 26 merchandise has arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), giving travelers an early glimpse of the global celebration already taking shape in Houston. The gear, produced in partnership with Adidas and FIFA, features bold designs and multilingual nods to the world’s most popular sport—football, soccer, fútbol. The limited-edition items serve as a preview of what’s to come, from expanded retail offerings to terminal-wide activations. The new merchandise follows the August launch of a bold marketing campaign by Houston Airports designed for soccer fans traveling through [...]

2025-10-28T19:16:36+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport marks reopening of Taxiway Golf

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the reopening of Taxiway Golf after an extensive rehabilitation, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing commitment to safety, efficiency, and infrastructure modernization. Originally constructed in 1997, Taxiway Golf has undergone a full-scale renovation to extend its operational lifespan by another 20 years. The project included two advanced pavement reconstruction techniques: full-depth reconstruction and mill-and-pave. These methods ensured the structural integrity and surface quality of the taxiway, aligning with international aviation standards The rehabilitation project was carried out in three phases, with Phase 1 now completed—covering approximately 75% of the total scope of work. Phase 1    focused on rehabilitating the straight section connecting the aircraft stands [...]

2025-10-27T19:57:52+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

Source: ACI-LAC  ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).  The resource provides clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. Today, more than 850 airports in over 90 countries involve private-sector participation, and investment continues to expand, with 132 transactions at various stages in the global pipeline as of January 2025. Increasingly, concessioning of airport assets has become a widely used model to finance long-term [...]

2025-10-27T19:17:50+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LAX Previews An Overhaul Of Airport Identity To Provide World-Class Experience

Source: LAWA Concept for new LAX branding (subject to change). Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports. The new unified vision will drive ongoing transformation, including design and construction upgrades, to better serve passengers and employees  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently unveiled a new identity and narrative at Los Angeles International airport (LAX). This will infuse all elements of LAX with the spirit of Los Angeles, better reflecting the region’s culture, neighborhoods and creative energy. These enhancements will provide employees and passengers with an improved experience, unite the multi-faceted and ongoing $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, and evolve LAX from a point of transit to a destination that feels welcoming, intentional and distinctly L.A. "As we prepare to host major [...]

2025-10-23T21:23:33+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways opens brand-new lounge at Miami International Airport

Source: MIA British Airways has proudly celebrated the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of the new lounge at Miami International Airport, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering. Working in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, the opening showcases the airline’s new design concept that will serve as the basis for future lounge developments. "I proudly congratulate British Airways on opening its second-largest lounge in the world at MIA and expanding its presence at MIA. The stunning new British Airways lounge joins our growing list of premium services now available to passengers flying with our oneworld airline partners at MIA," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We’re thrilled to [...]

2025-10-22T20:56:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Angeline Fleming from Aruba Airport Re-elected Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. proudly announces the re-election of Angeline Flemming, Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027. During the ACI-LAC Annual Conference held in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this month, the ACI-LAC Board of Directors 2026 – 2027 was elected as representation for the ACI-LAC region. AAA’s Angeline Flemming was first elected for the Board of Directors of 2024 – 2025 and has now been re-elected for a second term as member of the Board of Directors for ACI-LAC for 2026-2027. ACI-LAC develops programs, standards, policies and practices, with the aim of raising the industry’s professional standards. ACI-LAC has over 350 member airports in [...]

2025-10-21T05:23:00+03:00October 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|