Airport News
Strikes disrupt Frankfurt Airport operations
Friday, 17 February 2012
More delays are expected in and out of Frankfurt Airport today as air traffic employees walk off the job for the second day running.
Plane’s belly-flop landing at Brisbane
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Flights at Brisbane Airport have returned to normal after a freight plane was forced to land without wheels earlier this morning.
Sydney Airport launches new iPhone app and official Facebook page
Friday, 10 February 2012Passengers are now able to check flight schedules, get real-time arrival and departure updates and information about visiting Sydney Airport with a new iPhone app and Sydney Airport’s official Facebook page.
Compulsory full-body scans for Aus
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Passengers passing through Australian airports will have no choice but to undergo a full body scan or cancel their travel plans under new laws the Federal Parliament hopes to introduce later this week.
Heathrow resumes operations
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Heathrow Airport has announced it is back in action after suspending inbound and outbound flights late last week as heavy snowfall hit London.
Potential fine highlights need for curfew changes at Sydney Airport
Tuesday, 7 February 2012News that Emirates Airlines face the potential of a $1 Million fine for weather delayed departures out of Sydney Airport “highlights the need for changes to curfew regulations”, the Tourism Industry Council NSW General Manager Andrew Jefferies said.
Xenophon Amendments an Attack on Tourism
Tuesday, 7 February 2012Senator Xenophon’s proposed amendments to the Air Navigation Act would cause serious damage to the nation’s aviation access with Asia, our tourism hubs, hundreds of small businesses and the jobs of thousands of Australians, ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani said today.
Work starts on $68 million Sydney Airport hotel
Monday, 6 February 2012$68 million four-star Rydges hotel to open at International terminal in 2013
Kununurra Airport Ready for Take Off
Monday, 6 February 2012Economic development in Kununurra will take an important step forward tomorrow with Special Minister of State, Gary Gray officially opening a refurbished and expanded Kununurra Airport.
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 2012Red Ambassadors. to help Chinese travellers over Chinese New Year
New Hot Coffee Destination for Interstate Travellers
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Highly 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.
