A Yemeni rebel missile hit Abha International Airport’s arrivals hall in southwestern Saudi Arabia on June 12, wounding 26 civilians.
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Oslo Airport nets record drug seizure
The biggest-ever seizure of Tramadol came from two Swedish passengers’ suitcases, while the Swedish border yielded this year’s biggest spirits seizure.
Read More »“Airport city” to be built near Oslo hub
Oslo Airport City is the name of a new Norwegian development project with a plan to build an entire city right next to Oslo Airport.
Read More »France’s Vinci takes majority stake in Gatwick
The French company has completed the purchase of a majority of shares in London’s second-largest airport.
Read More »Self-driving vehicle makes maiden trip at Brussels Airport
A Flanders public transit company, De Lijn, and the manufacturer 2getthere are behind a pilot project operating a self-driving people mover in Brussels.
Read More »Finland’s northernmost airport is expanding
New passenger facilities and double the aircraft stands are being added, filling “a large hole” in the terminal building.
Read More »Star Alliance unveils refurbished Paris lounge
The lounge at Paris Charles De Gaulle is open to some Star Alliance Gold members, but not all.
Read More »Scandinavian Mountains Airport to open soon
Two airlines are reported to be preparing for flights to the new airport in Sälen, but there are border issues to sort out first.
Read More »Gatwick drone chaos may have been “inside job”
The individuals operating the drone had knowledge of operational procedures and systems, the airport’s management and police say.
Read More »New “insider threat” handbook for airports
The guide, on the potential risks and threats posed by staff members, is the second security handbook by Airports Council International.
Read More »World’s busiest flight routes named
Domestic routes in Asia take up most of the 2018 top ten, while the busiest city pair in Europe is Barcelona-Madrid.
Read More »Nordic airports among best in Europe
Airports in the Nordic and Baltic countries are among the winners of the ACI’s airport service quality awards.
Read More »Explosive devices found at London airports
Three small “improvised explosive devices” were found at London’s Heathrow and City airports and at Waterloo rail station.
Read More »Nordic travel retail event reveals speakers
A seminar set for the end of May has announced the speakers, including a bestselling author and a footballer.
Read More »Lithuania’s airports triple their profits
The international airports of the capital Vilnius, second city Kaunas and coastal Palanga saw 6.3 million passengers in 2018.
Read More »US$1bn airport terminal to open
The new terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport comes as passenger traffic hits an all-time high.
Read More »Aircraft evacuation rules upgraded in Finland
An investigation into a troubled emergency evacuation incident over a year ago found serious faults.
Read More »Airport quality survey shows varied picture
Airports Council International reveals a new global barometer's results for airport passenger satisfaction in 2018.
Read More »Did Chicago overtake Atlanta as busiest airport?
Chicago O’Hare has overtaken Atlanta as the USA’s busiest airport – at least according to one set of stats.
Read More »KLM ‘hologram bars’ launch in Nordics
The airline is connecting complete strangers through its live hologram bars in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the US, UK and Brazil.
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