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

Houston Airports, in collaboration with TRAX Analytics and Aunt Flow, are introducing free-vend period product dispensers from Aunt Flow, seamlessly integrated with TRAX Analytics’ SmartRestroom system for real-time data monitoring at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The strategic partnership between Houston Airports, TRAX Analytics, and Aunt Flow represents a commitment to prioritize passenger well-being and convenience. The free-vend period product dispenser from Aunt Flow is an innovative solution aimed at providing free, sanitary, and easily a ..read more

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, announced that Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been awarded its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, this time for its operations and maintenance (O&M) practices. LEED O&M evaluates the actual performance of a facility over a one-year period following substantial completion, with rigorous criteria covering energy and water usage, waste management, transportation options, human experie ..read more

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) remained the busiest airport in the word in 2023, registering more than 103 million passengers, according to preliminary data released by Airports Council International – World. Four other U.S. airports also made the top 10 list. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) slipped from second to third with 81.76 million passsengers, Denver International Airport (DEN) ranked sixth (down from third) with 77.84 million passengers, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) served 75 million passengers in 2023 but dropped in the rankings from s ..read more

Retailer Johnston & Murphy has revealed a new image campaign titled, ‘Not Your Dad’s Shoe Company,” which will be seen at all its retail and ecommerce outlets, including airport locations.  Designed to reshape how customers think of the 174-year-old brand, the campaign highlights the company’s deep heritage while inspiring audiences to perceive Johnston & Murphy as more than a dress shoe company.   Johnston & Murphy tapped creative agency, Wolfgang, to put a fresh lens on the brand that it believes will resonate with an audience that values quality craftsmanship, cl ..read more

The Port of Seattle unveiled two new land stewardship strategies for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, including the SEA Land Stewardship Plan and the SEA Tree Replacement Standards, to continue the airport efforts to incorporate sustainable planning operations and development.  Land Stewardship Plan and Tree Replacement Standards support the Port’s Century Agenda to be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America. In many cases, practices outlined in the plans will enhance work already underway or provide clear guidance to staff on future airport-related efforts.&nbs ..read more