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Brazil Opens Further Concessions for Airport Purchasing

March 21, 2019 Peter Biondi

As part of a growing business model intended to attract more investments in aviation infrastructure, the Brazilian government concluded on Friday one more round of airport concessions. The more friendly rules for concessions attracted many

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Jacksonville International Airport Announces Third Concourse

March 2, 2019 Daniel Morley

Jacksonville International Airport has announced plans for a third concourse to be built by 2022, reports the Jacksonville Daily Record. The new concourse would add six gates to the airport, bringing a total of 26

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Dispute Between Qantas, Passengers and Perth Airport Continues

February 12, 2019 Will Lee

Following several incidents, a dispute between Qantas and Perth Airport has continued to rage on. The dispute began late last year when the airport sued Qantas for an unpaid aeronautical services fee. Not long after, the

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How Airlines and Airports Keep Moving During Winter Weather

January 20, 2019 Parker Davis

Just about anyone who has ever been to an airport has seen the vast array of lights, signs and people whose sole job is to keep aircraft at the airport itself running smoothly during un-ideal

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France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

December 31, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Vinci Airports, the French conglomerate specialized in airport terminal management, has recently announced the acquisition of a 50.01 percent stake of London’s second-busiest airport, Gatwick. The total cost of the operation is estimated in $3.7

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Disruptive Behavior, Abuse Experienced by 10 Percent of Passengers

December 30, 2018 John Flett

U.K. independent consumer standards body Which? has released a report into disruptive airline passenger behavior. According to the results of a survey of airline passengers, 10 percent have said they have experienced ‘abuse, shouting or

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U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

December 9, 2018 John Flett

Ahead of parliament’s crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement on Tuesday, the U.K. government this week announced a new aviation passenger charter to “promote best practice ensuring improvements for passengers throughout their journey.” The

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Looking to Istanbul’s New Airport

November 4, 2018 Parker Davis

The opening of Istanbul’s new mega-airport, meant to help alleviate the difficulties that have arisen from operating the current Ataturk Airport at full capacity, has been plagued with difficulties and delays as the initial stage

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Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

October 23, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

After years-long delays and complications, Lima airport, the biggest in Peru and an important regional hub in South America is finally finishing the last touches to begin its much-needed expansion. The new plan, which has

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Opening of Istanbul’s New Mega-Airport Delayed to Year’s End

October 14, 2018 Andy Nelson

The opening of Istanbul’s massive new landmark airport looks likely to be delayed until the end of 2018 ‘at the earliest.’ The news comes after the airport’s general manager, Kadri Samsunlu, told local reporters that instead

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Clock Ticking for OneJet After Missing Service Resumption Date

October 7, 2018 Andy Nelson

Almost a week after it was supposed to resume scheduled services, charter airline OneJet seems to be no closer to returning to the skies over the U.S. According to the company’s website, flights were due

Routes

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

September 12, 2018 Daniel Morley

Frontier has announced another round of expansion, announcing six new routes. The new routes will all be seasonal as well as less than daily. The biggest expansion will be at Orlando International Airport with four

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reveals New Brand Following Multiple Awards

September 11, 2018 Connor Sadler

Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in the north of England was recently named the best airport in the U.K. by Which? Magazine for the second year in a row for airports serving less than 10 million

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Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

September 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

The Government of Chile announced yesterday a plan to reduce the different boarding fees currently charged at its national airports, in an effort to reduce the impact of the fees into airfares and a further

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Taipei Taoyuan Airport Yearns for More Transit Passengers

August 18, 2018 Will Lee

According to Taiwan’s National Audit office, Taipei Taoyuan International Airport is struggling to crave a better growth rate. In 2017, the growth rate of the airport was 10.98 percent and 9.48 percent in 2014, only

Opinions

Opinion: U.S. Airports Should Follow the Lead of Those Abroad

July 20, 2018 Parker Davis

Each year, over 3 billion passengers pass through each of the world’s airports, all of them following what is essentially the same path to get from the curb to their gate. That path from the

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Peru’s Biggest Airport Continues Waiting for Long Overdue Expansion

July 9, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Peru’s largest and busiest airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport, has long been waiting for major expansion plans to be pushed forward. This includes the building of a second runway and a new terminal that would

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AirlineGeeks Partners with the City of Atlanta for a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the World’s Busiest Airport

July 5, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

AirlineGeeks partnered with the City of Atlanta on Thursday to show off the world’s busiest airport to adoring aviation enthusiasts. The tour, which consisted of approximately 15 participants, involved everything from a scenic drive around

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Transfer of Power: How Kailua-Kona Became Hawai’i’s Main Gateway to the World

May 3, 2018 Ian McMurtry

While airports that serve the same markets tend to get along, one almost always excels compared to the other. Chicago’s O’Hare and Orlando International Airport are two examples of airports that tower over their smaller

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airports

Brazil Opens Further Concessions for Airport Purchasing

Jacksonville International Airport Announces Third Concourse

Dispute Between Qantas, Passengers and Perth Airport Continues

How Airlines and Airports Keep Moving During Winter Weather

More Problems for Istanbul’s Mega Airport?

France’s Vinci Takes Control of Gatwick Amid Brexit Uncertainty

Disruptive Behavior, Abuse Experienced by 10 Percent of Passengers

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

Looking to Istanbul’s New Airport

Lima Airport to Begin Expansion After Years of Delays

Opening of Istanbul’s New Mega-Airport Delayed to Year’s End

Clock Ticking for OneJet After Missing Service Resumption Date

Frontier Continues Expansion with Six New Routes

Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reveals New Brand Following Multiple Awards

Chile Reduces Airport Boarding Fees to Boost Domestic Travel

Taipei Taoyuan Airport Yearns for More Transit Passengers

Opinion: U.S. Airports Should Follow the Lead of Those Abroad

Peru’s Biggest Airport Continues Waiting for Long Overdue Expansion

AirlineGeeks Partners with the City of Atlanta for a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the World’s Busiest Airport

Transfer of Power: How Kailua-Kona Became Hawai’i’s Main Gateway to the World

Two Notable Things to Look for at the 2019 Paris Air Show

Regional Carrier ExpressJet Begins Embraer E175 Service

Lufthansa Group Reports Over 13 Million Passengers in May

Lufthansa’s First Boeing 777-9X Appears on Boeing Test Flight Line at Paine Field

TAP Air Portugal Expands to San Francisco with New A330neo