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VINCI Airports strengthens transatlantic connectivity with new Monterrey-Paris route starting next April

Source: VINCI Airports VINCI Airports is strengthening transatlantic connectivity with the launch of a new direct route between Monterrey International Airport, part of its network, and Paris. Operated by Aeroméxico, the service will start on April 13, 2026, improving long-haul connectivity between northern Mexico and Europe. The new Monterrey-Paris route will operate three times a week using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering direct access to the French capital for both leisure and business travellers and supporting tourism, economic exchanges and international mobility. This new service reinforces Monterrey International Airport’s position as the leading air hub in northern Mexico and reflects VINCI Airports’ strategy to support the development of long-haul routes that enhance the international reach of the airports in its [...]

2026-02-19T06:35:09+02:00February 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Fraport traffic rises by 7.1 percent to 9.6 million passengers in January

Source: Fraport The group's two Brazilian airports, Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), recorded a strong combined increase of 24.9 percent, with a total of 1.3 million passengers. At Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru’s capital city, traffic rose slightly by 1.3 percent to 2.2 million travelers 4.1 million travelers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January. This was an increase of 4.9 percent from the same month in 2025. Cargo volumes increased by 1.2 percent in January, to 150,044 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements increased by 1.1 percent, with 31,284 takeoffs and landings. The total maximum takeoff weights were around 2.0 million metric tons. This represented a year-on-year increase of 0.6 percent. The Fraport Group’s international airport portfolio [...]

2026-02-19T06:52:45+02:00February 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena proposes 13 billion euros of investment for all airports in its network in Spain and an average annual increase of 43 cents per passenger in airport charges

Source: Aena The final amount of the charges at each airport shall be adjusted to its size and will therefore be lower at smaller airports, as airport charges are different per airport Aena must guarantee, as it has demonstrated so far, that the airport network in Spain is safe, receives all necessary maintenance, has the capacity to accommodate future traffic demand, and offers the best quality ratings for passengers and airlines, which can be summed up in the philosophy that "every airport counts" The major investments made two decades ago have until now enabled airports to accommodate the increased demand of recent years, and to simultaneously maintain a moderate level of investment as well as reduce airport charges However, airports [...]

2026-02-19T06:13:10+02:00February 19th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena unveiled investment plan for the Block of 11 airports in Brazil

Source: Aena   The Director-President of Aena Brasil, Santiago Yus, presented, at the Palácio do Planalto that houses the Office of the President of the Republic in Brasilia, the formalization of the investment plan aimed at the expansion and modernization of the Block of 11 airports managed by Aena Brasil in the states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Pará. The financing of the plan will be borne by the BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) and Banco Santander. The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and several Brazilian cabinet ministers and authorities. Santiago Yus stated that "beyond the significant financial volume, 5.7 billion [...]

2026-02-17T08:07:56+02:00February 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Paying kindness forward at Houston Airports

Source: Houston Airports One volunteer’s travel misstep became a mission to help others at IAH. Stephen Heady did not arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) as a Houston Airports Volunteer Ambassador by chance. The moment had been building for more than 20 years. Heady joined the airport system’s volunteer program in August 2025, shortly after retiring from a career in public education. A former principal at Avalos Pathways in Technology Early College High School, he arrived with a deep belief in service and a vivid memory of what a single act of kindness can mean to a stranded traveler. “In the summer of 2002, I had booked an international flight to Asia,” Heady recalled. “I was an inexperienced traveler [...]

2026-02-17T08:12:55+02:00February 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports record 25.8 million passengers in January

Source: Aena Growth slows in the traffic of Spanish airports 221,194 aircraft movements were handled 115,876 tonnes of freight were transported Aena's airports in Brazil handled over 4.3 million passengers in January 2026 Aena's airports in Spain handled 20.3 million passengers in the first month of the year, 2.6% more than in 2025 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 first month of 2026 with 25,830,159 passengers, 3.3% more than in the same month of 2025; they handled 221,194 aircraft movements, 0.7% less than in 2025; and transported 115,876 tonnes of freight, 7.1% more than in the same month of last year.Growth [...]

2026-02-17T08:14:52+02:00February 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

American continues to invest in Chicago with new Admirals Club lounge coming soon

Source: American Airlines Construction to create the new lounge space is underway. Existing Admirals Club® lounge in Concourse L to remain open during construction. American Airlines is continuing to elevate the customer experience in Chicago with bold investments in premium customer experiences for Chicago travelers, and plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club® lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Concourse L. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the new lounge will eventually replace the existing lounge in Concourse L, giving customers more space to relax during their travel journey. The lounge will feature local design elements that reflect the vibrant community of Chicago, as well as sweeping airside views via floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the runway. Customers can [...]

2026-02-11T06:09:48+02:00February 11th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Carnival Prizing Ceremony at Aruba Airport

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly hosted a Carnival Prizing Ceremony to honor the winners of the SMAC Carnival events, including the Carnival Monarchs, as part of Aruba’s 72nd Carnival season. As a dedicated supporter of Aruba’s cultural heritage, AAA partnered with SMAC to recognize the individuals whose passion, creativity, and dedication keep Carnival alive year after year. During the ceremony, AAA expressed its appreciation to the winners and participants, acknowledging their important role in preserving and celebrating Aruba’s cultural identity. “Carnival is an important part of Aruba’s culture and heritage,” said Marylin Feliciana, Marketing & Communications Manager at Aruba Airport Authority. “The participants are the ones who keep this tradition alive through their dedication and talent. [...]

2026-02-11T06:02:19+02:00February 11th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena launched its advertising tender for the network’s airports, with a business value of over 1 billion euros

Source: Aena This project offers one of Europe’s largest advertising platforms, with high impact and visibility covering more than 9 million square metres The tender is for a single lot and shall have a term of 10 years (except for the Balearic Islands airports, which shall be 11.5 years) Aena is committed to transforming airport advertising based on digitalisation, the intelligent use of data and the implementation of advanced solutions Aena's Board of Directors has approved the launching of a tender for a new advertising model for the network in Spain. It presents a unique opportunity in the sector, thanks to the significant possibilities of airports as an advertising medium with national, international, continuous and concentrated visibility within a single [...]

2026-02-11T07:03:58+02:00February 11th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Miami International Airport soars to sixth-straight record year in cargo growth

Source: MIA Passenger traffic surpasses the 55-million mark again in 2025 Cargo shipments at Miami International Airport (MIA), the busiest U.S. airport for international freight, skyrocketed by 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025, giving the air cargo hub of the Americas six straight years of record-breaking growth. Passenger traffic at MIA surpassed the 55-million mark for the second consecutive year, reaching 55.3 million travelers in 2025 — just 1% below the airport’s record set in 2024. The second-busiest U.S. airport for international travel served 24.8 million passengers and 30.5 million domestic passengers, underscoring sustained demand for Miami-Dade County’s global gateway. Even as North America experienced a 2% decline in domestic air travel in 2025, according to the most [...]

2026-02-10T10:48:15+02:00February 10th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|