Source: AERIS We are honored to share that AERIS, operator of San Jose's (Costa Rica) Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), has been officially accredited at the highest level (Level 5) in Customer Experience by Airports Council International (ACI). 🏅 This recognition places SJO among an elite group of airports worldwide that consistently deliver excellence to passengers, reaffirming our unwavering commitment at AERIS to service, innovation, and continuous improvement. This achievement is the result of the dedication and passion of the AERIS team, the collaboration with our stakeholders, and the trust of every traveler who chooses Costa Rica as their gateway. AERIS believes that an airport is much more than infrastructure. It is a place where journeys begin and memories are [...]

Source: Houston Airports Houston Airports is modernizing curbside operations and improving the convenience systemwide In anticipation of future growth and the World Cup in 2026, Houston Airports has expanded the rideshare pickup zone at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C, more than doubling its size to meet passenger demand and improve the travel experience. Expanding the existing Terminal C location directly responds to passenger feedback and follows Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s call for improvements to make airport operations more user-friendly. “Mayor Whitmire asked Houston Airports to rededicate itself to improve passenger experience through common-sense upgrades. This expansion delivers,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. “We’re making it easier and faster for travelers to meet their rides [...]

Source: Canadian Airports Council The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the voice of Canada’s airports, today published their joint submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s pre-budget consultation. Canada’s airlines and airports have always worked together to deliver safe, accessible, and efficient air travel to, from, and within Canada. However, there are many ways in which Canada’s air travel system can grow, be modernized, efficient, and competitive. NACC and the CAC are calling for the federal government to adopt the following recommendations for inclusion in Budget 2025 to enhance air travel in Canada: Accelerate the adoption [...]

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) reports a strong increase in passenger traffic for the first half of 2025, highlighting a steady upward trend in traveler numbers through Aruba’s gateway. A total of 832,901 revenue-generating passengers departed during this period, including 2,329 Business General Aviation (BGA) passengers departing via JET-TNCA, the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) operated by AAA. This marks a 3.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the island’s strong tourism demand and the airport’s vital role in regional connectivity. Market Performance Aruba Airport continues to serve as a key gateway for leisure travel in the Caribbean. The North American market remains dominant, accounting for 76% of total passenger traffic of the market share. [...]

Source: LAWA Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recognized nine airlines operating at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the LAX Fly Quieter Program. The program recognizes efforts by airlines to reduce aircraft noise through voluntary operational and technical measures, as well as community engagement. "What makes the LAX Fly Quieter Program unique is our emphasis on collaboration because it allows LAWA, along with our surrounding communities and airline partners, to continue learning about and recognizing opportunities to minimize aircraft noise impacts," said Crystal Lee, Deputy Executive Director for Sustainability, Energy, Environmental and Development Services, Los Angeles World Airports. "Making the choice to fly quieter supports our shared commitment to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. LAWA congratulates the 2024 [...]