SSP America has opened Mi Casa Cantina restaurant at Ontario International Airport (ONT). Located in Terminal 4, Mi Casa Cantina offers ONT travelers original, authentic and innovative Mexican cuisine in a lively environment. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus featuring scratch-made salsas, and salads, a variety of quesadillas, bowls, burritos, guacamole, and Mexican small-plate dishes.  ONT said Thursday’s grand opening of Mi Casa Cantina is the latest in an aggressive rollout of food and beverage concessions since the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) e ..read more

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is partnering with Magnusmode on a new accessibility initiative, MagnusCards. The initiative will assist travelers needing additional help navigating the airport.   MagnusCards is a smartphone application available for iOS and Android, created by Magnusmode, that offers travelers step-by-step visuals, audio, and text to make daily activities more manageable for people of all abilities including their travels through FAT.   “Fresno Yosemite International Airport is pleased to share MagnusCards with our community’s travelers in supp ..read more

The Houston City Council approved additional funding for the Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), set to be completed in 2025.  At $1.458 billion, the project is the largest capital improvement program in the history of Houston Airports. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain issues, socio-economic issues and a volatile market, the program’s budget has only increased by 6.5% from the original baseline budget of $1.36 billion, the airport said.   The project includes a refresh of the existing Terminal D, expansion of Ter ..read more

Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced the grand opening of Prince’s Hot Chicken restaurant, an iconic local destination known for its spicy chicken, at the airport.   Located in the corridor between concourses C and D, Prince’s Hot Chicken is managed by Delaware North and its joint-venture partners Edgar Chase and Jeffries Hospitality.   “It’s a really proud moment for us to bring such an iconic local brand into the airport,” said Donald Graham, Delaware North’s general manager at BNA. “Prince’s Hot Chicken is the original name in hot chicken, which is hotter – bo ..read more

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated the grand openings of three new concessions at O’Hare Chicago International Airport (ORD): Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop.  Located in ORD Terminal 3, Half Moon Empanadas is an ACDBE-certified, female-owned enterprise, offering travelers Latin American cuisine. “The Half Moon Empanadas locations are the ‘face’ of the brand and we take great pride in crafting a menu and environment that reflects our company values, shares our Hispanic culture, and highlights the contributions of minority and women-owned businesses.” said ..read more

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) held a ground-breaking celebration Monday to mark the next major, transformative Journey With AUS program expansion project. This new portion involves the West Infill and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint 3. The expansion project focuses on increasing space in the Barbara Jordan Terminal and completing the second phase of the new outbound baggage handling system. The project will create new areas dedicated to TSA, passenger processing, and other amenities, ultimately elevating the overall travel experience for our passengers. T ..read more

Avolta is partnering with watch company Tissot and the National Basketball Association for an airport activation to drive awareness of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The month-long activation is in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).   Tissot has been the Official Timekeeper of the NBA since 2015, so travelers will have the chance to shoot some virtual hoops in Tissot’s high-energy, action-packed “Buzzer Beater” game. A mixed-reality experience, Buzzer Beater will test a passenger’s free-throw skills on a pop-up, digital basketball court in a race against a 24 ..read more

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has launched Recite Me, an assistive toolbar that helps the airport provide an inclusive online experience, enabling visitors of all abilities to access the website barrier-free. The assistive tools include a screen reader, multiple reading aids, translation to more than 100 languages, customizable styling options, and more. “We are excited to further our mission to prioritize customer experience,” said Terry Blue, president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, which oversees MEM.  “FlyMemphis.com users can now customize their digital ..read more

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) announced that its Concourse E Expansion achieved Green Globes for New Construction certification, recognizing sustainability efforts during design and construction. The certification affirms the commitment to current and future building operations best practices, occupant health and wellness, and reducing carbon emissions, the airport said. Administered by the Green Building Initiative, Green Globes is a nationally recognized green rating assessment and certification system that ensures projects meet clearly defined criteria project managemen ..read more

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) has announced a new food truck program to accommodate late-night passengers and guests with additional food options provided by local vendors in the surrounding area. As part of the new program, local food trucks will serve their specialty menu items outside of FAT’s terminal in Transportation Security Administration-approved, travel-ready containers to enjoy prior to boarding flights or to carry onboard the aircraft for an in-flight meal.  Food trucks will operate daily from 8:00 p.m. until the last flight departure. Airports teamed up with com ..read more