April 16, 2024 4:02 pm ET
Airports
March 27, 2024 3:28 pm ET -
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Tests Self-Driving Electric Buses
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is trialing self-driving electric buses to transport employees working in the airport's airside area. The two self-driving Ohmio buses follow a fixed route with stops at various facilities used by cleaning and ground handling companies, according to…
March 20, 2024 4:25 pm ET -
FAA Boosts Infrastructure Funding at 71 U.S. Airports
FAA is awarding a new batch of grants for airport infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety and capacity at 71 U.S. airports, it announced Wednesday. Projects include taxiway improvements, aircraft rescue, firefighting and snow removal equipment. The $110 million in…
March 8, 2024 11:34 am ET -
When the Airport Duty Free Stores Make Sense
I was recently in Qatar for a couple of days right before Valentine's Day. This unexpected trip messed up my plans to wait until the last minute to buy a Valentine's Day present for my wife. She had very casually…
February 19, 2024 8:17 pm ET -
Austin’s Bergstrom Airport Sets Passenger Record Despite High-Profile Route Cuts
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) had a banner year in 2023, breaking its own passenger record for the second consecutive year. Over 22 million passengers passed through the airport, surpassing the previous year's mark by more than one million. December…
January 23, 2024 11:29 am ET -
U.K. Airports Could Miss The Deadline To Install New Scanners
U.K. airports could fall short of upgrading their screening equipment by June 1. As a result, Britons and travelers around the world won't see speedier queues at the security checkpoints. Back in 2022, the U.K. government scrapped the current 100ml…