Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Airport News

Sliding into Changi Airport has never been more high

Monday, 6 September 2010

Travellers visiting Singapore's Changi Airport may think they've stepped into an amusement park after the airport added a large, twisty and slippery slide.

Queenstown Airport blushes with new baggage make up area

Monday, 6 September 2010

Queenstown Airport, New Zealand, is set to meet a 60 percent increase in passenger growth with a new NZ$4 million upgrade and expansion.

Increased size, cost, delay for KLIA II

Thursday, 2 September 2010

Malaysia's airport operator has announced that its new low-cost terminal will be delayed until mid-2012 and cost at least US$150 million more than originally planned.

Crime lacks at LAX

Friday, 27 August 2010

Major crime continues to be almost non-existent at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), according to a statistical report.

Suvarnabhumi Airport: overcrowding solution will be "better late than never"

Friday, 27 August 2010

After just four years of operations, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport will undergo a 62 million baht expansion in an effort to avoid overcrowding.

Act now for Sydney's second airport: IATA warning

Thursday, 26 August 2010

The date and location of a second airport for Sydney needs to be decided now, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) boss said yesterday.

Aeromil Pacific Invests In Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Bankstown Airport Limited (BAL) has finalised discussions with Aeromil Pacific Pty Ltd to expand their presence on Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown for the lease of a large hangar, which will house Aeromil Pacific's growing aviation operations including maintenance, sales, corporate and charter operations and professional services.

Unscreened Wagga flyers cause Sydney Airport evacuation

Friday, 20 August 2010

Sydney Airport's Qantas terminal was evacuated on Wednesday due to a security breach which saw 44 passengers of a QantasLink flight from Wagga Wagga allowed into the terminal despite not having passed through security.

UK airports dodge strikes

Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Strike action which would have thrown six British airports, including Heathrow Airport, into chaos on a key holiday weekend was shelved after airport operator BAA Limited offered a new deal to workers.

Bringing Adelaide closer to Vietnam

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Adelaide Airport Ltd Managing Director, Phil Baker announced last week travel agency Bunnik Tours and Vietnam Airlines will host the first ever non stop flights between Adelaide and Saigon in November and December.

Impending opening of the new Airport to City rail link (Thailand)

Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Please kindly note that "The Airport Rail Link" will be operated on August 23, 2010 from now aboard.

Alice Springs Airport sheds land

Monday, 16 August 2010

Australia's largest airport, Alice Springs Airport will be handing land over to he government to build residential housing after the approval of the 2010 Alice Springs Airport Master Plan.

Airports attack trans-Tasman alliance

Friday, 13 August 2010

Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue have submitted a 59 page report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, denying rumours that their trans-Tasman alliance will reduce competition and increase fares.