Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was named the No. 1 U.S. airport in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, which were announced July 9. The World’s Best Awards are based on hundreds of thousands of surveys from Travel + Leisure readers ranking airports, hotels, resorts and other sectors that define standards of excellence […]
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Southwest Florida International Airport Sees 11% Increase in May Traffic
During May, 843,270 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 11 percent compared to May 2023. It was also the second-best May reported in the 41-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 21 percent. The traffic leader in May was Delta with 192,204 […]
Airports, Industry Leaders Unveil Airport Digital Marketplace Concept
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) has released broad research that examines the concept of an Airport Digital Marketplace, aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving revenue growth through digital transformation. The objectives of an Airport Digital Marketplace are to personalize and simplify passenger journeys; modernize processes; boost revenue; […]
Kinsey named Chief Administrative Officer at Asheville Regional Airport
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the selection of Tina Kinsey, A.A.E. as the organization’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Kinsey currently serves as Asheville Regional Airport’s Vice President – Marketing, PR and Air Service and leads a team of nine members. Through her servant leadership approach, strategic mindset, and communication with key stakeholders, Kinsey […]
Tucson International Airport Wins FAA Airport Safety Award
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) announced that TAA President/CEO Danette Bewley and the Tucson International Airport (TUS) have been awarded the prestigious Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Safety Award for the Western Pacific Region. Earlier this month at the FAA Annual Airports Conference in Los Angeles, Bewley was named the winner of this prestigious award […]
Initial Phase of Terminal Expansion Complete at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is pleased to announce the completion of a major phase in the terminal expansion project. The terminal expansion, which increased the size of the facility by 20%, was part of a multi-faceted master plan designed to strengthen the airport’s long-term appeal and functionality for airlines and passengers alike. This initial […]
Key West Airport Celebrates Topping Off
A major milestone for a new terminal at the Key West International Airport was completed Wednesday, June 5 at a “Topping Off” ceremony attended by Monroe County Commissioners, Key West International Airport executives and staff along with consultants, McFarland Johnson and Mead & Hunt, representing the design teams. A symbolic steel plaque, signed by key […]
MAC Board Approves MSP Airport’s 2040 Long-Term Plan
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board approved the long-term plan for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) today. The MSP Airport 2040 Long-Term Plan outlines potential projects to improve the terminals, parking facilities and airfield to accommodate passenger growth and other changes in aviation activity over the next two decades. MSP is the 19th busiest airport […]
Update on Runway Work at Daniel K. Inouye Int’l Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will reopen Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Monday, June 10 at 6 a.m., following the continuous closure for runway shoulder paving and drainage work as part of the HNL Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project. Following the reopening of Runway 4R-22L, the runway […]
RDU’s New International Flights Set to Arrive
Ready to travel the globe? Three new international flights are on deck at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Here’s a primer on when they start, where they fly and everything else you need to know. ğ Lufthansa to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) RDU’s newest European nonstop flight will take you to the continental gateway of Frankfurt beginning […]
