Priority Pass reveals world’s best airport experiences for 2026
Thu, 07 May 2026
Priority Pass announced the 2026 Excellence Awards winners, based on over 700,000 member reviews. The Escape Lounge at Portland International Airport won Global Lounge of the Year, alongside “One to Watch” category recognitions.
Ethiopia targets tourism takeoff with Africa’s largest airport
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously advancing a landmark project to construct the continent's largest international airport.
Dubai 'restricts foreign airlines to one daily flight', says report
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.
EMMA Systems, Rheinberry unveil I-AEM airport vision
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
EMMA Systems and Rheinberry launched Integrated Airport Experience Management (I-AEM), a new framework enabling airports to manage operations holistically around the passenger journey instead of isolated functions, improving coordination, efficiency, and overall traveller experience.
Dubai airport concourse suffers minor damage, four staff hurt
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Dubai Airports yesterday confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.
Al Arabia lands Saudi Cluster 2 Airports digital billboard contracts
Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Arabian Contracting Services Company (Al Arabia) has announced that it has won Cluster 2 Airports Company's bid for setting up billboards (digital interactive and digital screen structures) at 18 airports across the kingdom in addition to its operation and maintenance for a 10-year period.
Oman, Rwanda sign MoU on airport, aviation cooperation
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Oman and Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Oman Airports Company. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the field of airport development and management, exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities for joint investment in the aviation sector and related infrastructure.
Top global players in the race for Taif airport project contract
Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Leading global players in airport construction sector including Indian groups GMR and Bengaluru International Airport Limited, Turkey’s TAV Airports as well as Irish group daa International are in the race to build the new airport in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia.
Turkish Airlines opens first European lounge abroad in Edinburgh
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Flag-carrier Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, thus bringing another dimension of its renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. Spanning 673 sq m, the lounge can accommodate 149 guests.
King Khalid Airport competes for Skytrax Top 100 Airports 2026
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
King Khalid International Airport has launched a campaign to strengthen its position in Skytrax's Top 100 Airports 2026 ranking, following its achievement of ranking 24th globally in 2025, becoming the first Saudi airport to reach such an advanced position.
Budapest Airport set to soar new heights in Winter 2025
Mon, 27 Oct 2025
Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, is set to soar to new heights in the upcoming W25 season, with record seat capacities, exciting new destinations, and increased connectivity across the globe.
Salalah Airport welcomes inaugural flight of Neos from Rome
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Salalah Airport has welcomed the inaugural scheduled flight of the Italian airline Neos, arriving from Rome via Milan. This marks the launch of a direct, regular air route between the two destinations, with one flight per week during the 2025-2026 winter tourism season.
JP Hospitality launches new brand for airport hotels
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
JP Hospitality introduced its new hotel brand, PAN AM HOTEL, at Expo Real, aiming to revolutionise airport hospitality. Inspired by the golden age of travel, this concept blends premium lifestyle elements into airport hotels, creating a new category that appeals to both guests and investors.
Abu Dhabi Airports, UAE ICP sign MoU to enhance passenger services
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that serves as a comprehensive service level agreement, aimed at enhancing end-to-end passenger flow, and strengthening border control and customs services across the emirate’s five airports.
Travelex launches Mobile FX stores at Hamad International Airport
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has unveiled a fleet of mobile currency exchange kiosks in the two newly unveiled Concourses, D & E, at Hamad International Airport, making it the first airport in the region to offer fully mobile, dual-sided FX kiosks.