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Air France opens a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Air France Air France has opened a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, in the Tom Bradley terminal. Close to the boarding gates for the airline’s flights, this calm and cozy space is ideal for relaxing, having a bite to eat and enjoying the French travel experience offered by Air France as soon as you arrive at the airport, before boarding or between flights. This lounge is dedicated to Air France’s La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, and is also open to eligible customers of KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the lounge has a surface area of over 1,100 m2 (nearly 12,000 sq. ft.) and seats 172 passengers. [...]

2024-06-24T11:19:50+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Bees are all the buzz at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Source: Edmonton International Airport (YEG) Edmonton International Airport welcomes up to 50,000 bees to the Airport City Sustainability Campus Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has welcomed new partners to airport lands, and these ones also have wings! One honey bee hive and two BeeHomes for wild bees have been added to the offerings at YEG’s Airport City Sustainability Campus. At the height of the season, the hive will contain up to 50,000 bees! “Biodiversity thrives where bees buzz, and their pollination supports overall ecological richness. Our bee hive program at YEG will empower our natural ecosystem, contribute to our sustainability goals and foster a healthy environment," said Marion Chivot-Legris, Director, ESG and Sustainability Strategy, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Bees are an [...]

2024-06-18T15:02:50+03:00June 18th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

AIFA joins ACI-LAC as a new airport member

Source: ACI-LAC Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) joins the network of airport members of Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), a membership that marks an important milestone in the advancement of airport standards in Mexico. AIFA will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and training programs, access a network of international experts, and increase its visibility and business opportunities through events and contacts. In addition, AIFA will be able to represent its business interests to governments and other airports, as well as access industry-relevant information and analysis. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, congratulated AIFA on its incorporation, noting, “We are very pleased to welcome AIFA as a new member of ACI-LAC. Their induction is [...]

2024-06-14T11:34:06+03:00June 14th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aena’s airports in Spain recorded over 28.2 million passengers in May

Source: Aena 11% more than in the same month of 2023 Between January and May, the number of passengers exceeded 114.7 million, 11.4% up on the same period of 2023 The airports handled 238,062 aircraft movements in May 108,380 tonnes of cargo were transported The airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed the fifth month of 2024 with an all-time record number of passengers, aircraft movements and cargo in a month of May, thus maintaining the upward trend since the beginning of the year and for most of last year. In May 2024, Aena received 28,287,870 passengers, 11% more than in the same month of 2023; it handled 238,062 aircraft movements, 10.6% more than in 2023; and it [...]

2024-06-12T13:45:14+03:00June 12th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

GOAA launches “English on the Fly” Program to enhance employee communication, customer engagement

Source: GOAA The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) announces the launch of the “English on the Fly” program in partnership with UCF Global, an innovative initiative designed to improve English language proficiency among airport employees. Recognizing the diverse linguistic background of its workforce, GOAA is dedicated to ensuring that all employees have the support to effectively assist the more than 58 million travelers who pass through Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) each year. This 8-week program aims to improve job performance and job satisfaction by offering targeted English language training to all participants. Four course levels are offered to accommodate varying levels of English proficiency. Nearly 200 airport employees expressed their interest in enrolling in the [...]

2024-06-11T12:01:08+03:00June 11th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

LAZ Enters Canadian Market With Contract to Manage Parking Services at Edmonton International Airport

Source: YEG The agreement marks an exciting first foray into the Canadian market for LAZ and will bring LAZ’s best- in-class services to Canadian customers and clients; people-first focus to new team members. LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to manage parking services at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), the major air passenger and cargo facility serving the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. The contract marks an exciting first foray into the Canadian market for LAZ and will bring LAZ’s best-in-class services to Canadian clients as well as the company’s people-first focus to new team members. “We are thrilled to have been [...]

2024-06-04T21:26:17+03:00June 3rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Takeoff this summer: LAX’s Top Tips for a Seamless Journey

Source: LAX Navigate LAX with ease and embark on your Memorial Day weekend journey with our expert tips and updated information for a stress-free travel experience this summer.   Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is gearing up for another bustling summer travel season, kicking off with Memorial Day weekend. As residents and visitors prepare for he holiday weekend, LAX is anticipating an increase in daily passengers from now until the end of the month. “Memorial Day weekend always marks the start of the summer travel season at LAX," said Doug Webster, Interim Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). "With school breaks, relaxed workdays, and a strong demand for travel to and from Los Angeles, we expect a [...]

2024-05-29T03:49:59+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena’s airports in Spain registered more than 25.6 million passengers in April

Source: Aena 7.8% more than in April 2023 Between January and April, the number of passengers exceeded 86.4 million, 11.6% more than in the same period in 2023 In April, 221,183 aircraft movements were operated A record 101,110 tonnes of cargo were transported The Easter holidays in 2024 were in March, not in April as in 2023 The airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed the fourth month of 2024 with an all-time record of passengers, aircraft movements and cargo in the month of April, thus maintaining the upward trend since the beginning of the year and most of last year. In April 2024, which included Holy Week unlike the previous year, Aena welcomed 25,669,281 passengers, marking a [...]

2024-05-15T20:31:48+03:00May 15th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Fraport Traffic figures April 2024: Passenger and Freight volumes continue to grow

Source: Fraport The two Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA) saw combined traffic slip by 3.6 percent to 936,854 passengers while Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru welcomed some 1.9 million travelers in April, a boost of 19.4 percent compared to the same month last year Some 5.1 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2024 – an increase of nearly 5.6 percent year-on-year. Compared with pre-crisis levels, FRA’s passenger numbers in the reporting month were still around 15.6 percent below the figure seen in April 2019.1 Cargo volumes in Frankfurt (comprising airfreight and airmail) recorded strong growth, rising by 10.7 percent to 171,501 metric tons in April 2024. Aircraft movements also climbed by 5.8 percent [...]

2024-05-15T20:57:42+03:00May 15th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

ComEd Awards Chicago Department of Aviation $326,000 in Incentives Following Completion of Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Project

Source: Chicago Department of Aviation, ComEd Media Relations New Lights a Part of City’s Ongoing Terminal Core Redevelopment Plan to Reduce Airport Energy Use and Maintenance Costs Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) joined ComEd at O’Hare International Airport today to celebrate the completion of an ambitious energy-efficient lighting project for Terminals 1 and 3. This project supports the City of Chicago in realizing the benefits of cleaner and more efficient energy practices. “I thank ComEd for its partnership in reducing O’Hare’s energy consumption and carbon footprint,” CDA Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee said. “From developing the first-in-the nation Sustainable Airport Manual to implementing green designs in all of our development projects and even utilizing livestock to help maintain airport property, the CDA [...]

2024-05-10T20:36:09+03:00May 10th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|