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New MIA exhibit celebrates aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss

Source: MIA Historic artifacts and photos honor the founder of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka Miami International Airport is celebrating the centennial anniversaries of neighboring cities Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka, and the legacy of their founder, aviation pioneer and land developer Glenn H. Curtiss (1878–1930), with its newest exhibition, Master of the Air, Builder of Dreams: Glenn Curtiss in South Florida. Now open through August in MIA’s Concourse J Mezzanine Gallery on the 4th floor, the exhibit highlights Curtiss' transformative role and impact on the region and the flourishing aviation industry that emerged during the cities’ land boom of the 1920s. Visitors can navigate through six thematic displays that weave together the narrative of Curtiss' innovative spirit and influence [...]

2026-03-26T13:11:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Santiago de Chile International Airport releases its first Sustainability Report

Source: Santiago de Chile International Airport  The report outlines the economic, social, and environmental impact of Chile’s main air terminal, including an estimated contribution of 110,000 jobs, 697 tons of recycled waste, and an operation powered entirely by renewable energy. Santiago de Chile International Airport has published its first Sustainability Report, covering 2024. This release marks a milestone in the airport’s evolution, closing a decade of major infrastructure development and signaling a new phase focused on operational excellence, improved passenger experience and responsible management of its economic, social and environmental impact. Issued voluntarily, the report consolidates key achievements in 2024, when the airport surpassed pre-pandemic traffic levels for the first time, transported over 26 million passengers and recorded historic figures [...]

2026-03-25T11:16:55+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport Proudly Receives Its Fourth Green Globe Certification

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) proudly announces that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) successfully achieved its 4th consecutive Green Globe Certification, reflecting its continued commitment and dedication to sustainability, occupational health and safety, efficiency and innovation. Aruba Airport became the 1st airport in the world to achieve this certification back in 2022, highlighting its aim and commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Green Globe is one of the leading certification programs for sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism worldwide. This year, high impact areas included continuous improvement and installation of high-efficiency chillers, introduction of waste separation bins, recycling of kitchen cooking oil, introduction of water management systems and processes for quality assurance, awareness sessions [...]

2026-03-25T11:26:45+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

LATAM Airlines expands Lima–Aruba service to daily flights starting next month

Source: Aruba Airport   Air connectivity between Aruba and South America continues to grow as LATAM Airlines increases its Lima (LIM) – Aruba (AUA) service from five weekly flights to daily operations starting in April 2026. The expanded service further strengthens Aruba’s connection with the Peruvian market while improving access to LATAM’s broader South American network. The increase represents two additional weekly flights, adding 348 extra seats per week from Lima to Aruba. With this expansion, the route will offer more than 1,200 weekly seats each way, representing an approximately 40% year-over-year increase in seat capacity between Lima and Aruba in 2026. On an annual basis, the additional frequencies will generate over 18,000 additional seats in the Peru–Aruba market, supporting [...]

2026-03-20T19:06:56+02:00March 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Government shutdown impacts TSA, passengers

Source: Houston Airports Federal shutdown may reduce TSA staffing, causing longer security lines. The partial federal government shutdown currently underway, is affecting TSA officers who are working without pay, resulting in staffing shortages at airports across the country, including Houston. Please note that: The number of available TSA screening lanes can vary by airport and shift, depending on staffing levels. Longer-than-normal TSA wait times may continue until the federal government shutdown ends. Houston Airports recommends passengers arrive three hours early for domestic flights and four hours early for international flights. Thank you for your patience as federal officers work to maintain the safety of all travelers during this difficult situation. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) TSA checkpoints in Terminals A, [...]

2026-03-20T09:40:00+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Lima Airport Partners launches international tender for the development of a private aviation terminal at the former Jorge Chávez International Airport

Source: LAP The new facility will serve executive, corporate and private flights, delivering a high level of service under safety and efficiency standards aligned with Peru’s goal of strengthening its position as a regional hub. Lima Airport Partners (LAP) announced the launch of an international tender for the development of an FBO (Fixed Base Operator) terminal serving domestic and international private and business aviation, as part of its broader modernization and expansion strategy. The project involves the redevelopment of part of the former Jorge Chávez International Airport into a dedicated executive and corporate aviation terminal. The new FBO terminal will deliver a differentiated service offering, with key facilities for passenger processing, parking, hangars, corporate offices, business meeting areas, and comprehensive [...]

2026-03-20T10:03:46+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA debuts first Wait n’ Rest sleep rooms in North America

Source: MIA Miami-Dade County officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Miami International Airport today to celebrate the grand opening of the first Wait n’ Rest sleep rooms in North America and only the second location worldwide. The 15 Wait n’ Rest luxury sleep rooms inside MIA’s Concourse D can occupy one to four guests and include luxury hotel-level bedding and linen, in-room touchscreen entertainment and information monitors, and access to private showers and bathrooms, fresh towels, and a curated selection of snacks and beverages – all at an hourly rate up to eight hours. A second MIA location in Concourse H is scheduled to open this summer. "Thanks to Wait n’ Rest, finding a comfortable, convenient place to get refreshed, [...]

2026-03-18T09:48:21+02:00March 18th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports record over 25.4 million passengers in February

Source: Aena Aena's airports in Spain handled 20.5 million passengers in February, 2.8% more than in 2025. This implies growth of less than the 4% recorded between February 2025 and February 2024 (taking into account that the latter year was a leap year) The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of February 2026 with 25,434,678 passengers, 3.7% more than in the same month in 2025; they handled 218,751 aircraft movements, 1.9% more than in 2025; and transported 119,929 tonnes of freight, 7.3% more than in the same month of last year. In cumulative terms up to February 2026, 51,264,837 passengers passed [...]

2026-03-17T18:58:51+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Source: American Airlines Ready to cheer on fan-favorite tennis stars? American Airlines is welcoming customers traveling for one of the country’s largest tennis tournaments with an elevated experience inside its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). The lounges give travelers a calm, premium space to recharge before or after the tournament. A premium experience for event-week travelers The Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, all located in Concourse D, provide a modern, comfortable environment with thoughtful design and premium amenities. MIA serves as one of American’s international gateways, with an industry-leading network to Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 400 peak day arrivals, American’s presence in Miami means that travelers from anywhere can enjoy the [...]

2026-03-16T17:47:01+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Curaçao International Airport wins prestigious Routes Americas Awards 2026

Source: Curaçao Airport Partners Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP N.V.), proud operator of Curaçao International Airport (CUR), is honored to announce that the airport has received the highly coveted Routes Americas Awards 2026 in the Under 5 Million Passengers category. CUR was shortlisted alongside some of the most respected air service development teams in the industry, including Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba), Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Puerto Escondido International Airport, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, and Tucson International Airport. The Routes Americas Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the global air service development community and recognize airports and airlines that demonstrate excellence in route development, collaboration, and partnership. The awards ceremony took place at [...]

2026-03-12T16:16:09+02:00March 12th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|