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Geneva Airport Partners with Smartvel to Enhance Digital Passenger Experience with Explore&Go
Geneva Airport has today announced a new partnership with Smartvel to enhance the digital passenger experience through their Explore&Go customer engagement platform. Geneva Airport Partners with Smartvel and Their Explore&Go Passenger Engagement Platform to Enhance the Traveler Experience - Courtesy Reality PR On Tuesday (June 2, 2026), Geneva Airport (GVA) announced a new partnership with travel technology specialist Smartvel to implement Explore&Go, a new digital travel ins
14 hours ago2 min read


Alaska Airlines Debuts New Lounge at Portland International Airport
Alaska Airlines has today announced the opening of their newest lounge at Portland International Airport in Oregon. The new lounge features twice the square space and seating of the current space.
17 hours ago3 min read


easyJet and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Deploy TaxiBot Automated Taxiing
easyJet has today announced that in partnership with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, they have deployed automated aircraft taxiing to reduce ground emissions. Four easyJet aircraft are being equipped for TaxiBot for use at the airport.
May 262 min read


Air New Zealand to Launch New Service from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth
Air New Zealand has announced a major international expansion, with new service from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo-Narita and Perth. From late October 2026, the routes will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
May 213 min read


ZIPAIR to Return to Orlando with Three Additional Charter Flights from Tokyo Narita
Orlando International Airport has announced that ZIPAIR will once again offer open charter flights to Orlando from Tokyo Narita. The three additional flights are scheduled for August 8, 13 and 18.
May 212 min read


Hawaiian Airlines Advances Sustainability Efforts with Electric Honolulu GSE Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that they are electrifying their Honolulu ground service support (GSE) fleet, replacing 16 diesel and propane-powered vehicles with lithium battery-powered equipment. Hawaiian Airlines Transitions to Electrified Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at Their Honolulu (HNL) Hub - Courtesy Alaska Air Group On Monday (May 18, 2026), Alaska Air Group announced that Hawaiian Airlines is electrifying their Honolulu (HNL) ground support equipment (GSE) fleet
May 193 min read


Voncierge Enters U.S. Market with AI-Powered, Human Augmented Customer Service for Airports
Voncierge, an AI-powered, human-augmented customer service platform for high-traffic environments, has today announced the launch of its AI concierge for the U.S. market in partnership with Autonomous Alliance.
May 43 min read


Ryanair to Close Seven Aircraft Berlin Base Due to Rising Costs
Ryanair has announced that from October 2026 they will close their seven aircraft Berlin base due to untenable economics. According to the carrier, BER traffic has collapsed 27 percent since the pandemic, while costs have risen 50 percent, and are set to rise further.
Apr 253 min read


American Airlines Rolls Out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all Hub Airports
American Airlines has today announced that in partnership with the TSA, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at all of the carrier’s hub airports, giving eligible AAdvantage members a more streamlined, touchless experience at TSA security checkpoints.
Apr 222 min read


American Airlines Celebrates Grand Opening of New York-JFK’s New Terminal 8
American Airline is celebrating the grand opening of the newly transformed guest experience at New York-JFK’s Terminal 8, marking a major milestone in the airline’s ongoing investment in modern, world‑class travel experiences. American Airlines Celebrates the Grand Opening of New York-JFK's New Terminal 8 - Courtesy American Airlines On Tuesday (April 21, 2026), American Airlines celebrated the grand opening of the newly transformed customer experience at its Terminal 8 at Jo
Apr 222 min read


American Airlines to Open New Admirals Club Lounge in Nashville
American Airlines has today announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club lounge at Nashville International Airport’s new Concourse A. With construction scheduled to start in 2027, the new space will be inspired by the magic of ‘Music City.’
Apr 202 min read


Cathay Pacific Previews Newly Redesigned Flagship Lounge ‘The Wing, First’ in Hong Kong
Ahead of the official opening for guests on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Cathay Pacific has today previewed their newly redesigned lounge, ‘The Wing, First,’ at Hong Kong International Airport.
Apr 203 min read


Korean Air Unveils Refreshed Flagship Incheon First and Prestige Class Lounges
Following a multi-year overhaul, Korean Air has unveiled their refurbished flagship First Class and Prestige Class Lounges at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport.
Apr 183 min read


American Airlines Announces the Launch of Electronic Boarding Gates at Dallas-Fort Worth
Following a successful pilot program in November 2025, American Airlines has today announced the launch of electronic boarding gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport from summer 2026.
Apr 142 min read


Air France-KLM Reorganizes and Optimizes Paris Operations
Air France-KLM Group has announced a reorganization of their Paris operations in a move that plays tom the strengths of each of the Group’s airlines. With Air France-KLM Group's Paris Reorganization, Transavia Now Controls 50 Percent of the Slots at Paris Orly Airport - Courtesy Air France-KLM Group On Thursday (April 9, 2026), Air France-KLM Group announced that Air France has consolidated all domestic and international departures from Paris at Charles de Gaulle Airport (w
Apr 102 min read


Air Canada Elevates Airport Experience with New Café Openings in Montréal and Vancouver
The second Air Canada Café at Vancouver’s domestic C concourse offers an expanded, 84-seat premium space, while the new 62-seat Air Canada Café at in Montréal-Trudeau’s U.S. departures pier showcases city’s iconic coffee culture and local flavours.
Apr 103 min read


GIC International Catering to Open Second Location in Munich
GIC International Catering has today announced the opening of a second production facility in Munich from July 2026. The new facility will complement the company’s existing operations in Kelsterbach near Frankfurt Airport. GIC International Catering Announces the Opening of a Second Production Facility from July 2026 in CTPark Munich North - Courtesy GIC International / Claasen Communication On Thursday (April 9, 2026), GIC International Catering announced the opening of a s
Apr 92 min read


BARIG Welcomes Hannover Airport as Newest Association Member
BARIG has today announced that Hannover Airport has become their newest partner in the airport and infrastructure sector. Together, the industry colleagues will work to enhance ground services, the airport passenger experience, and more.
Apr 92 min read


Southwest Airlines Launches Inaugural Service at Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, Adds Service to St. Maarten
Southwest Airlines has expanded their California network with new service to/from Sonoma County Airport. The carrier has also launched new service to St. Maarten, expanding their Caribbean and Atlantic Basin network to 10 destinations.
Apr 82 min read


American Airlines Announces Fresh Lounge Menu Updates for Spring
American Airlines has today announced seasonal menu updates in Flagship and Admirals Club lounges for spring with exciting new flavors, that emphasize whole foods, seasonal produce, and balanced meals.
Apr 12 min read


United Airlines Rolls Out ‘TSA Wait Time Tracker’ in United Mobile App
United Airlines has today announced that the TSA Wait Time Tracker feature is now available in the United mobile app, a first of its kind for a major U.S. carrier.
Apr 12 min read


KLM Celebrates 15 Years of Service at Aalborg Airport in Denmark
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is today celebrating 15 years of service at Aalborg Airport in Denmark. The first KLM flight landed in Aalborg in 2011, and since then, KLM has continued service to Denmark’s third largest airport.
Mar 272 min read


Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport Announce Planned Terminal 2 Expansion
The Lufthansa Group has today announced that their successful joint venture with Munich Airport will be continued and further strengthened through 2056. In particular, the satellite building of Terminal 2 is to be expanded with ‘T-Pier’ scheduled to open in 2035.
Mar 233 min read


easyJet Celebrates Newcastle Base Opening with Greggs Sausage Rolls and Limited-Edition Sauces
easyJet has today announced that in celebration of the opening of their new base at Newcastle, they have teamed up with Geordie institution Greggs to take sausage rolls to the air as they launch limited-edition sausage roll dipping sauces.
Mar 233 min read
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