Sunday, 5 February 2012

Airport News

Stretching travel offerings, SFO unveils Yoga Room

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Easing the stress in travel, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has unveiled the first of its kind Yoga Room in the Airport’s Terminal 2.

New services, more passengers for LAX

Monday, 30 January 2012

New international services and the strengthening Californian economy hoisted the number of travellers passing through Los Angeles International Airport up by 4.7 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year.

HK Int’l Airport serves record number of flights

Friday, 27 January 2012

Holiday-makers planning a Chinese New Year getaway helped Hong Kong International Airport set a new record, handling up to 1,057 touch-downs and take-offs within one day.

LAX plans food, dining upgrade with Westfield

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

As part of the airport’s billion dollar upgrade, Westfield Concession Management (Westfield) has been recruited to manage retail and food at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Changi Airport traffic crosses 45 million

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Singapore’s Changi Airport continues to uphold its position as one of the best airports in the world, reporting passenger traffic surpassing the 45 million mark for the first time in 2011.

Sydney Airport welcomes visitors for Chinese New Year

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Red Ambassadors. to help Chinese travellers over Chinese New Year

New Hot Coffee Destination for Interstate Travellers

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Highly regarded as one of Sydney’s finest coffee roasters, Toby’s estate is set to open at the t2 domestic Sydney airport early 2012, so that interstate travellers can start their journey with an exceptional cup of coffee.

Int’l visitors flock to Melbourne Airport

Friday, 20 January 2012

Attracting visitors from around the globe, Melbourne Airport welcomed 11 percent more international travellers last year compared to the same period 2010.

Whitsunday Coast Airport’s $9 mil facelift complete

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Return travellers to the Whitsunday Coast Airport (in Proserpine) won’t recognise it now the $9 million upgrade has been completed.

LAX to get billion dollar upgrade

Monday, 16 January 2012

Considered to be the city’s biggest public works project, LAX airport is getting a major facelift to increase its capacity and create a more enjoyable experience for local and overseas travellers.

Incheon Airport plans mega resort

Friday, 13 January 2012

South Korea’s busiest gateway Incheon International Airport is planning a $3 billion resort resembling Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands in an attempt to lure more tourists.

Changi to house THE PLANET TRAVELLER

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Building its travel appeal, Singapore’s Changi Airport has been selected to house one of the world’s largest lifestyle travel stores.

Cyclone affects WA flights

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Late yesterday travellers flying from Perth Airport may have experienced cancellations after severe storms forced Perth Airport to cease some services.

Gold Coast Airport too loud

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

A cap may need to be placed on the number of flights flying in and out of the Gold Coast Airport after more than 38,000 complaints were lodged over aircraft noise during 2011.

World’s highest airport for China

Monday, 9 January 2012

China is planning to further strengthen its position as the third largest tourism market in the world with new plans of building the world’s highest airport in Nagqu, Tibet.

HK airport needs third runway: ACI

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Hoping to increase Hong Kong’s air capabilities, the Airports Council International (ACI) has released verbal support to build a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

Dubai Airports launches myDXB app for Apple and Android devices Mobile application will enhance customer experience at the airport

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Navigating one of the world’s busiest and largest airports just got easier with Dubai Airports unveiling a mobile application for Apple and Android devices.

Western Sydney dubbed best for second airport

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Although the Government has ruled out the possibility, a survey has found that the most prime location for a second Sydney airport would be in the quiet Western Sydney areas such as Wallacia, Greendale and Luddenham.

Melb Airport introduces free waiting zone

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Off the back of technological upgrades and new terminal announcements, Melbourne Airport has released plans to introduce a new free waiting zone for family and friends to pick up inbound travellers.

Plan ahead for the holiday season

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Passengers travelling over the Christmas-New Year period this year should plan ahead so they can be on their way sooner during Sydney Airport’s busiest time of year.

Melbourne Airport is making travel easier

Monday, 19 December 2011

Melbourne Airport is making travel easier this summer with the launch of two new initiatives, a new iPhone app for the technically savvy traveller and for a more personalised touch, an army of volunteers to help get you on your way.

Concessions to regulations on transfer passengers and duty-free liquids on a trial basis

Monday, 19 December 2011

As of January 2, 2012, tax-free liquid goods of more than 100 ml purchased at an airport outside the EU or onboard a non-EU flight may be brought into the passenger cabin of a connecting flight at Helsinki Airport.

Victoria’s Secret Set to be a Secret No Longer for Sydney-Siders.

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

International travellers have been enjoying Australia’s first Victoria’s Secret store, which opened in the newly refurbished Sydney International (T1) Terminal in 201, now domestic travellers and Sydney-siders will be able to take part in the glamour when the first Australian domestic Beauty & Accessories store opens its doors in T2, December 10 just in time for Christmas.

Melb Airport to add new interconnected Terminal

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Days after Sydney Airport unveiled makeover plans to its terminals, Melbourne Airport has released plans to build a $300 million passenger terminal.