Charlotte Airport service workers strike during Thanksgiving travel week
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) have gone on strike during the busy Thanksgiving travel week…
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An airport is a complex of runways, buildings, and facilities dedicated to the takeoff, landing, and ground movement of aircraft. Airports serve as vital hubs for commercial aviation, facilitating passenger and cargo transportation on a global scale. They accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and are equipped with air traffic control towers, navigation aids, and ground support infrastructure. Airports play a crucial role in connecting cities, countries, and continents, fostering economic growth and international trade.
Three more UK airports put up for sale as owners cash in on travel boom
Following on from the news earlier in November 2024 that three UK regional airports have been sold to…
Star Alliance opens its first Asia-based lounge at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Star Alliance has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in China for…
Bomb squad deployed at Gatwick Airport after suspect item found in luggage
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal has been evacuated upon the “discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage”,…
iGA Istanbul Airport unveils 2023 sustainability report
iGA Istanbul Airport, a gateway to the world with its unique position set at the crossroads between Europe…
Vilnius Airport launches competition to select design for new arrivals terminal
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) has launched an open international architectural competition to select the design for a new arrivals…
Dubai Airport remains on track to handle over 90 million passengers in 2024
Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains on track for a record-breaking 2024 in terms of annual passenger traffic. The…
SKY Express launched flights to iGA Istanbul Airport
Achieving its goal of ‘100 Airlines’ on the 100th anniversary of the republic back in 2023, iGA Istanbul…
Etihad Airways reaches one-year milestone at Terminal A home at Zayed Airport
Etihad Airways has reached its one-year milestone at Terminal A in Zayed International Airport (AUH), where it has…
UK’s Bank Holiday travel meltdown compounded by engineer’s password nightmare
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its final report on the events that led to travel…
Trio of UK regional airports sold to Canadian firm AviAlliance for $1.98B
AviAlliance, a private airport investor and operator, has announced the acquisition of AGS Airports, the owners of Aberdeen…
UK charter carrier Jet2 announces new London-Luton Airport base for summer 2025
London-Luton Airport (LTN) has been selected as the next base for UK inclusive-tour charter airline Jet2, with operations…
London-Heathrow and Stansted Airport post record passenger figures
Both London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London-Stansted Airport (STA) have posted record passenger figures citing the half-term holidays for…
Changi Airport to hike fees to support $2B upgrade over the next six years
The Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced that it will invest over SGD 3 billion ($2.2 billion) to…
Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport join forces to fight human trafficking
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) have joined forces to launch a marketing campaign to…
British Airways marks 25 years of operations at London-City Airport
On November 5, 2024, British flag carrier British Airways marked the 25th anniversary since it first commenced operations…
Doncaster Airport poised to see flights return in 2026 as buyer identified
Doncaster-Sheffield Robin Hood Airport (DSA) is hoping that flight operations will resume at the airport in 2026 after…
Changi Airport transforms into kawaii carnival world for Hello Kitty’s 50th year
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) is transformed into a Sanrio-themed carnival as the world’s most famous cat, Hello Kitty,…