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This winter, Houston Airports is connecting you to some of the best beaches

Source: Houston Airports From the Caribbean to Central America, this winter who else is wishing for warm sand, blue waters and cold piña coladas? Winter break invites an opportunity to travel to some of the best beaches. Fortunately, Houston Airports is making direct connections to some of the hottest destinations in Aruba, Cuba, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Florida. Last minute travelers can board flights bound for sandy shores from both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). If you’re open to travel during the first quarter of 2024 but aren’t necessarily wanting to slip on a bathing suit, our airline partners – like Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Aeromexico and VivaAerobus – have you covered. Tulum [...]

2023-12-29T19:26:41+02:00December 29th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

MIA Sets New Single-Day Passenger Volume Record

Source: MIA Miami International Airport Establishes New Record for Highest Single-Day Passenger Traffic during  Christmas Holiday Travel period Miami International Airport (MIA) has proudly achieved a remarkable milestone in its history, setting a new record for passenger volume this past weekend. This surge is in the context of the peak holiday travel period, which spans from December 21 through January 6. This past Sunday, MIA welcomed an impressive 171,371 passengers, marking the highest single-day passenger count in the airport's history. This unprecedented volume of travelers is a testament to MIA's commitment to providing exceptional service and a seamless travel experience, even during the busiest times of the year. “This milestone is a testament to our airport’s position as a leading [...]

2023-12-27T19:43:35+02:00December 27th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Aruba Airport partners with GlidePathCX/Thanks Again to elevate Customer Experience and boost business for retail and F&B operators at airport

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with GlidePathCX / Thanks Again, a Loyalty + Rewards + CX (Customer Experience) Platform that bridges airline frequent flyer programs and travel loyalty programs with airport concessions. This collaboration is poised to significantly enhance the traveler experience at Aruba Airport while driving incremental revenue for retail and F&B operators. As part of this partnership, Aruba Airport aims to establish a robust member database and connect with a global airport loyalty coalition, allowing travelers to be rewarded for their patronage. The platform is already linked to the TrueBlue points program of one of the largest US carriers operating at Aruba Airport, JetBlue (see TrueBlue Thanks Again). It is worth [...]

2023-12-26T17:23:11+02:00December 26th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

New Art Installations by Local and Regional Artists Welcome Holiday Travellers at LAX

Source: LAX Latest Addition of Works Add to a Robust Art Program at the Airport Erin Miller Wray, "Bird’s Eye View," installation view. Photo by SKA Studios, LLC. Courtesy Los Angeles World Airports. As passengers travel through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this holiday season, they will experience an inspiring range of new artworks by ten artists in nine installations across Terminals 1, 3, 7 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)'s Art Program, the new exhibitions complement recently opened and refreshed terminal spaces while showcasing the vibrancy of LA through sculpture, painting, photography, murals and multimedia. Together, these featured installations offer views of the city, whether from a bird's eye perspective or through [...]

2023-12-26T17:40:32+02:00December 26th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena’s airports in Spain registered more than 19.7 million passengers in November

Source: Aena This is 12.1% higher than last year and 7.6% better than in 2019 Cumulatively, between January and November, more than 263 million passengers were carried, 16.5% more than in 2022 and 2.3% more than in 2019 In November there were 173,967 aircraft movements and 102,374 tonnes of freight were transported across the network The Aena network of airports in Spain closed the eleventh month of 2023 with an all-time record number of passengers in November: 19,743,455, up 12.1% on the same month in 2022 and 7.6% more than in 2019, before the pandemic, the previous record year.In November 2023, Aena managed 173,967 aircraft movements, 7% more than in 2022; and 102,374 tonnes of freight were transported, up 13.9% [...]

2023-12-13T20:08:05+02:00December 13th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Qatar Airways and Doha’s Hamad International Airport Welcome Iberia to Qatar: The Inaugural of The Daily Services Between Madrid and Doha Marks Another Partnership Milestone Boosting Global Connectivity

Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”, Hamad International Airport (DOH), as a gateway to the world. Iberia’s new daily service complements Qatar Airways’ two daily flights between the capital cities of Spain and Qatar and three daily flights between Barcelona and Doha. These services expand on our commitment to the Spanish market and support our joint ambition to expand the world's largest airline joint business between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia. Through Madrid, London and Doha, the three strategic partners offer unparalleled connectivity to more than 200 destinations in Asia, Australasia, the Middle-East and Africa, with the [...]

2023-12-12T11:16:02+02:00December 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Quito Airport reopens the children’s area

Source: Quiport The children’s area, located next to domestic pre-boarding area at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport passenger terminal, reopens its doors for the litter travelers, now with a renewed image after its closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aware of the importance to provide a safe and fun space for children, CorporaciónQuiport, the company in charge of managing the Quito airport, has decided to renew this area. The new design aims to create a magical and educational environment, inspired by the biodiversity and nature of Ecuador, without neglecting the security that this type of spaces must always maintain. The children’s area has been carefully designed to offer little travelers the opportunity to explore and connect in a playful and sensory way with the natural environment. Various elements and textures that stimulate touch have been [...]

2023-12-12T10:12:10+02:00December 12th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

LATAM Airlines launches new route from Lima, Peru, to Aruba

Source: Queen Beatrix Aruba International Airport  The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), the Aruba Tourism Authority, and the Government of Aruba are thrilled to announce that LATAM, Latin America’s leading airline group, has launched its highly anticipated new route connecting Lima, Peru (LIM), to Aruba (AUA). The inaugural event, held on December 2nd, 2023, marks yet another significant milestone for Aruba as Lima, Peru, becomes the island’s third Latin America regional hub, enhancing connectivity for travelers. Passengers arriving on the inaugural flight received a warm welcome from the Aruba Airport team, accompanied by a small gift. The official inaugural ceremony unfolded in Aruba Airport’s Arrival Hall, attended by government officials, aviation executives, hotel industry partners, and esteemed guests. Distinguished attendees [...]

2023-12-07T19:31:07+02:00December 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Honolulu Airport selects SITA Smart Path for biometric-enabled U.S. exit

Source: SITA  Biometric exit at Honolulu Airport is now operational and available to all international airlines Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has become the latest airport in the United States (U.S.) to adopt SITA's biometric-enabled SITA Smart Path to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in fulfilling its congressional mandate for biometric passenger screening on exit from the U.S. SITA has implemented 54 face pods across Terminals 1 and 2 which are available to all international passengers. The technology provides travelers with a touchless process that further secures and streamlines international departures. If a traveler cannot be matched to a photo on record through Biometric Exit or chooses to opt out of the process, the traveler will proceed [...]

2023-11-28T19:57:24+02:00November 28th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, SUPPLIERS|

Thanksgiving travel at LAX expects to draw up to 2.5 million passengers to the Airport

Source: LAX Guests encouraged to arrive early, pre-book parking, use cell phone waiting lots to help with increased vehicle traffic Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is expecting a Thanksgiving travel period with up to 2.5 million passengers using the airport and more than 92,000 vehicles on peak travel days. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and pre-book parking in the newly opened LAX Budget Parking facility, LAX Economy Parking, or other official airport parking lots. “We are thrilled to welcome a significant increase in travelers during the Thanksgiving travel period, with projections indicating nearly 300,000 more guests than the previous year,” said Bea Hsu, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports. “To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend passengers [...]

2023-11-24T11:33:56+02:00November 24th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|