Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) announced that the Passenger Security Charge (PSC), collected by airlines on behalf of the AA from passengers departing from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), will be adjusted to HK$50 from HK$45 for tickets issued on or after 1 October 2018. The adjusted charge will not be applied to tickets issued before 1 October 2018 even …
Emirates unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme. Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents a US$ 3.6 million investment to …
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and WeChat Pay today announced a three-year marketing partnership, to launch and publicise joint shopping promotions at Changi Airport. This partnership will allow Changi Airport to better serve its passengers, by offering targeted and attractive promotions for WeChat Pay users. WeChat Pay is an online payment platform integrated into the popular messaging platform WeChat, and a …
Seletar Airport’s new passenger terminal has received its Temporary Occupation Permit and preparations are on track for the terminal to begin operations by the end of this year. New larger terminal with increased capacity The new terminal building has a floor area of 10,000 sqm – more than six times larger than the current terminal. Constructed and fitted out at …
Bristol Airport’s first multi-storey car park was officially opened by the Leader of North Somerset Council. Councillor Nigel Ashton unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the £9.5 million development which opened to customers earlier this summer. Situated within a short walking distance of the terminal, the new car park has more than 1,100 spaces across three levels, with …
Tricopian, Inc., a San Diego, California-based developer of the innovative FuelRod mobile charging service for smartphones and tablets, announces that Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the 29th airport in the United States to offer its innovative mobile device charging service. Instead of being tethered to an electrical outlet or trying to find an available charging station, travelers can recharge their …
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Groupe ADP yesterday signed two memorandums of understanding (MOU) on strengthening cooperation between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport in airport management, aviation development and air cargo development. The two MOUs on airport management and aviation development, and cargo development were signed by Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer, …
Cranfield University’s Centre for Air Transport Management has been awarded two million NOK (just under £200,000) in funding from the Research Council of Norway, to improve the customer experience at Norwegian airports. The team will assess the impact of digital technologies on the passenger journey to improve the customer experience and the efficiency and effectiveness of the Norwegian airport systems. …
PeriscapeVR premieres, the first Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Center of its kind to launch in an airport, in Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – one of the world’s most active air terminals. Featuring curated virtual reality, the six-month pop-up will provide more than 70,000 daily passengers with immersive entertainment experiences to enjoy while traveling. PeriscapeVR offers incredible virtual and mixed …
Ireland’s first Aspire airport business lounge officially opened today at Cork Airport. Operated by Swissport, investment in the lounge at Ireland’s second fastest growing international airport will total €500,000 over four years. It comes as a direct response to a significant increase in demand for premium lounge access from business travellers across the south of Ireland. The new lounge, which …
